⢠Beaders and wireworkers will be en-chain-ted by the chance to make their own chains ⢠Classical chain designs in silver, copper, and brass ⢠Entire chain-making process is explained and illustrated step-by-step ⢠One of a kind!
Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry sh[...]
Far from its original utilitarian useâto create armorâthe chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections, chain-mail expert Scott David Plumlee shows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill leve[...]
The low-tech and unique approach to combining beads with wire in traditional chain-maille designs has tremendous appeal for jewellers looking to try something new. This title is suitable for jewellery makers, beaders and wireworkers at all skill levels who are looking for a unique approach to chain-[...]
A BEAD AND A PRAYER introduces Protestants to prayer as a way to connect with God. Readers will explore the history and art of using beads in prayer, discover ways to pray with beads, and learn how beads can help them deepen their faith, understand Christian beliefs, and listen to God. Instructions [...]
Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs for projects ranging from beginner to advanced are provided in a detailed guide that teaches the reader exactly how to make stunning seed-bead jewelry. Original.[...]
Renowned bead embroidery artists Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini share their secrets for creating beautiful beadwork in "The Art of Bead Embroidery." Twelve step-by-step projects guide readers from beginner to advanced skills, culminating in a broad collar design from each artist. An illustrated gu[...]
"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In "Seed Bead" "Stitching," she explores the myriad possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and beautiful accents such as pearls and gemstones. Step-by-step photographs and illustrations guide[...]
Making jewelry with cube beads requires no special training or classes. This book explains it all. With clear instructions and hundreds of color photographs, expert Virginia Jensen shows how to make stunning jewelry using many of the most popular off-loom stitches. Chapters are divided by project ty[...]
It's not surprising that beading has become one of the most popular crafts today -- it's both inexpensive and produces decorative objects that are beautiful and enduring. For the novice or experienced beader looking for new holiday ideas, this book offers a wealth of possibilities. Drawn primarily f[...]
Comprised of projects that appeared in "Bead&Button" magazine between October 2007 and August 2008, the 82 designs in this book have been thoroughly tested by the magazine's readers and editors. The projects utilize a number of techniques, including stringing, wirework, chain mail, bead crochet, and[...]
"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In "Seed Bead Stitching, " she explored the many possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and charming accents such as pearls and gemstones. In "More Seed Bead Stitching, " Stone, whose encoura[...]
Artist and author Nancy Zellers takes it to the limit with this utterly original bead tube book. Using a simple peyote or brick-stitched tube, the author shows how to create more than 30 projects ranging in style from elegant to funky, and with colors spanning from subtle to brilliant, all from tiny[...]
This volume of "Creative Beading" includes more than 75 projects to inspire beaders. Each of the book's three sections, stitching, wirework, and miscellaneous, contains a wealth of editor-tested projects, and includes a range of stringing, wirework, and bead crochet projects in addition to the fanta[...]
Experienced seed bead artist and "Bead&Button" contributing editor Maggie Roschyk gives friendly advice on topics like choosing bead colors and finishes, how to "audition" beads, and deciding which stitch to use to achieve a desired effect as they create necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Using rich[...]
Artistic shapes and pleasing colour combinations of cube shaped beads result in jewellery that's perfect for the office or a casual night out. In "Contemporary Cube Bead Designs", Virginia Jensen offers exciting ways to create with cube beads. This book shows off versatile cube beads in a delightful[...]
By learning Heidi Kummli's techniques, beaders will discover how to add beauty beyond the surface with the show-stopping projects in this book. Discover the many layers of bead embroidery. Through 14 astonishingly beautiful projects, including one from Sherry Serafini and one from Margie Deeb, Heidi[...]
Come take the journey with Kay as she shows you how to begin adding soldering, dapping, sawing, and other skills from the metalsmith's repertoire into your beading. Kay's projects will also show beginner metalworkers how to incorporate the rich, colorful, sumptuous look that semiprecious beads bring[...]
32 projects include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, using techniques such as stringing, stitching, wirework, and more. What happens when one energetic, well respected jewelry-making blogger and 26 talented beaders connect through social media and end up swapping their leftovers? You get a melang[...]
Bead crochet produces lengths of lovely, rope-like beadwork that can be used in a variety of jewelry and accessories. The only book-and-DVD package to introduce the fundamentals of bead crochet, Bead Crochet Basics takes the reader step-by-step through a thoughtfully paced range of techniques and pr[...]
This title helps you learn the fundamentals of herringbone stitch and then have fun and perfect your technique with the many projects. "Herringbone Stitch" is the third book in the "Stitch Workshop" series. A detailed explanation of the basics is followed by 26+ projects updated from the pages of "B[...]
Choose to make a quick pair of earrings or create a beautiful necklace or lariat - the same components are used in multiple, creative ways! Teresa Meister introduces a fresh, new look for bead stitchers! Creative Seed Bead Connections teaches beaders how to stitch exquisite little components using s[...]
Readers will learn to create various types of seed bead jewelry to imitate the look of rich metals. "Metallic Seed Bead Splendor" includes over 25 projects covering a range of styles from elegant to casual, all stitched with gorgeous gold, bronze, silver, and pewter seed beads. Illustrations accompa[...]
Amee K. Sweet-McNamara uses soutache and bead embroidery to develop unique-looking, colorful jewelry projects that appeal to all. These projects combine stitched soutache with beautiful beads and findings for fabulous jewelry pieces. Soutache and Bead Embroidery includes 18 one-of-a-kind projects, e[...]
Project: Necklaces will have jewelry makers turning heads and feeling like red carpet celebrities when they create these 25+ eye-catching designs collected from Bead&Button magazine. Project: Necklaces provides the answers to many questions including how long a lariat should be, how to fit necklaces[...]
Fashion Beads and Wire into Stunning Jewelry Jewelry artists look no further, Bead & Wire Art Jewelry is THE resource you need to bring together two of your favorite mediums-bead and wire. From simple stringing to extensive wirework, author J. Marsha Michler's detailed, step-by-step instructions wil[...]