Fill the year ahead with handcrafted beads that you can make yourself by following tutorials from Bead-Making Lab! Imagine a year in beads. We're talking 52 handmade varieties all handcrafted by you! Bead-Making Lab makes this bounty of bead making possible with instructions for bead designs that r[...]
Here are twenty gorgeous designs for pendants and necklaces. These 20 designs are the perfect projects to add a little sparkle to your life. From simple to complex, you are sure to find something to suit your style. A fully illustrated techniques section guides you through each project and makes it [...]
This book features seventeen different bezel techniques which makes it an essential reference guide for everyone who wants to design using bead embroidery. And, by combining the techniques you'll have limitless creative opportunities. Each bezel technique is featured in photos to inspire, illustrate[...]
This comprehensive guide to bead embroidery features more than 30 stunning and versatile projects. With over 440 step-by-step photographs, it brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle. Find out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequ[...]
A must-have book for every beginner beader, this is a comprehensive guide to designing and creating beautiful beaded jewellery using simple stringing techniques. Featuring 35 colourful projects, beginning with a pair of simple earrings and working up to a dramatic beaded collar, this resource will t[...]
Learn how to create beautiful beaded leather jewellery using simple stringing and knotting techniques.[...]
Explore the fabulous world of micro macrame with this collection of 25 jewellery projects to make.
Linda Jones brings you 35 fantastic step-by-step jewellery projects inspired by the art of the ancient Celts. With only some beads, a spool of wire, and a few simple tools, you can begin straight away, as Linda tells you everything you need to know to create beautiful twisted wire and bead pieces. W[...]
Make your own fashion-forward seed bead jewellery with this colourful guide for over 35 projects including earrings, chokers, rings, pendants and much more.Beading beginners will find the instructions easy to follow and will quickly become confident with the weaving and wirework techniques that form[...]
Every beader knows the seductive pleasures of the bead store. And once you've got your purchases home: what then? How do you put it all together to create a beautiful piece? What shapes fit? Will crystal go with wood? Can you set lustre aginst lustre, or will lustre against matte work better? How ma[...]
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world. It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years, but is constantly taking embroidery forwards in new and innovative ways. This s[...]
The practice of embroidering with beads and sequins has long been used to add glamour and style to evening wear and accessories. Its exquisite, delicate nature means it is often utilized in couture fashions, but it can be equally effective when worked onto clothing of any kind, or when used for deco[...]
Glass bead jewellery is a fun and accessible way to make personal jewellery and unique gifts for special occasions. This beautifully designed book is a definitive, one-stop resource for crafters of all levels of ability for making stunning glass bead jewellery. The initial chapters provide readers w[...]
This book features 18 fashion-focused pieces for beaders and jewelers of all skill levels to make. Techniques combine traditional bead and wirework with feathers, fabric, chain and leather. It offers beautiful and inspirational photography throughout. You can learn how to use basic beading skills co[...]
Now returning to mainstream fashion, chunky jewellery is everywhere, but it can be alarmingly expensive to buy. "Big Bead Jewellery" contains 35 easy-to-follow projects for making statement jewellery pieces that will look stunning and elegant, both day and evening. Using simple techniques that don't[...]
Ebook on CD in PDF format, readable on PC or Mac using Adobe Reader. This book shows how to master the foundations, inc flat and spherical netting, then go on to make self-supporting beaded shapes. It includes colourful necklaces, expandable bracelets, rings, bangles, clasps, buttons, embellished be[...]
Make your own beautiful beaded flowers and wedding bouquets, using the traditional craft of French beading. The techniques are made easy in this ebook, with step-by-step instructions, detailed photos and comprehensive video demonstrations by prizewinning beader Katie Dean - the next best thing to [...]
For her latest book, bestselling author Linda Jones has created 30 imaginative, contemporary-looking designs that are both quick and easy to make. Bead and wire jewellery is one of the fastest-growing crafts, with more and more people discovering the joys of making unique, hand-crafted pieces every [...]
Bring to life the undiscovered treasures of your sewing box. Handmade at Home: Button and Bead Jewelry is an essential guide to creating stunning, fashionable jewelry. Craft author Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell shows you how by using a wide variety of materials, from chiffon and lace to copper and moon[...]
Create unique, high-fashion accessories using beads.
From the streets to the runways, beaded jewelry and accessories continue to be seen everywhere.
Now, with beautiful color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima ma[...]