Variety is the name of the game in "Your Seed Bead Style"! From the pages of "Bead&Button" magazine, the 27 projects in this book will show you how to incorporate interesting materials into your seed bead jewelry. "Your Seed Bead Style" is organized by material and features a variety of techniques a[...]
Bead and Button's Alice Korach takes you on a beading adventure yet again with her latest book focused on Delica Beads . Alice is a master of making delicate beading instructions easy enough for beginners, with nifty tips and techniques that make even the simplest beadwork look polished and professi[...]
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In the remote Kingdom of Castalia, the scholars of the Twenty Third century play the Glass Bead Game. The elaborately coded game is a fusion of all human knowledge - of maths, music, philosophy, science, and art. Intrigued as a school boy, Joseph Knecht becomes consumed with mastering the game as an[...]
Every beader knows the seductive pleasures of the bead shop. 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 work well with wood?-Malachite with metallic?
-Can you set luster against luster, or w[...]
Beading experts, teachers, and jewellery designers Bert and Dana Freed share their techniques and complete step-by-step directions for a delightful array of bead crochet jewellery projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely colour combinations, the 27 bead crochet pieces may look compli[...]
Responding to a new surge of interest in beads, this reissue edition with all new color plates examines the role of these intriguing objects in human affairs. The first chapter traces the travels of beads by mule-pack, caravan, and cargo. Egypt, India, and Mesopotamia were connected by trade routes [...]
Step-by-step instructions and scores of illustrations show aspiring beadworkers how to assemble more than 50 botanically accurate specimens of African violets, hyacinths, sunflowers, miniature versions of irises, jonquils, tea roses, and many other glittering beauties. Also, helpful suggestions for [...]
Lavishly illustrated book, with easy-to-follow directions, shows how to fashion a host of exquisite, heirloom-quality beaded decorations, including calla lilies, potted plants, Christmas ornaments, pine cones, bridal bouquets, drapery tiebacks, and other attractive domestic accents. Step-by-step fun[...]
Well-illustrated, carefully written guide by a veteran crafter tells how to create a dazzling array of 75 different articles crafted from beads, pearls, and metallic years 7from gleaming bracelets, belts, purses, and vests that look expensive (but aren 2t) to miniature animals, l[...]
Girls who love to wear a bit of sparkle will have hours of fun with "Brilliant Bead Rings". Basic beading techniques turn a simple spool of wire and a pile of pretty beads into seven styles of dazzling bead rings. They can add their own bling to the ring by choosing bead colours that suit their styl[...]
Achieve a uniquely stylish look by choosing from a wide range of spellbinding supernatural characters, from the Snow Queen to Lorelei, then create the perfect jewellery set to adorn your inner faerie.Over 20 stunning jewellery pieces include magical chokers, beautiful bracelets and enchanting earrin[...]
Learn how to sew the easy way with these 10 must-have books that give you all the techniques you need, the projects you want and the inspiration you love in an attractive box set. This beginner's guide to sewing includes 10 essential booklets covering a whole range of needlecrafts. The first booklet[...]
Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood. With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead[...]
Covering the basics of beading, including how to select the perfect beads, threads and colours, essential techniques, using embroidery hoops and bead suppliers - this book is not to be missed! The endless creative possibilities of beading are explored here.[...]
Dedicated to the craft of bead crochet, this book follows a thorough discussion of the yarns, hooks, and beads used to make jewelry. Many helpful pointers instruct how to start bead crocheting, correct mistakes, and create jewelry. In addition, a fifteen-project tutorial takes the reader from easy t[...]
3Directions, all shown in color, are clear and simple, and the knotting pattern is shown in a schematic diagram...There are styles here to please all ages and tastes. A wide variety of closure options are also shown. 4 7"Bead & Button. 3All ages will enjoy t[...]
An encyclopedia of beaded bracelet patterns for your small loom Weaving beaded bracelets on a small bead loom is easy, and with the 500 patterns in this book you can make all kinds of creative designs From bold graphic prints to animals and flowers to retro or southwestern designs, there are plenty[...]