The Basics of Bead Stringing

The Basics of Bead Stringing

Author: Debbie Kanan

Publisher: Bourget Bros

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9780961535315

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Best-seller! Addresses the most common and popular questions of those who would like to begin designing and producing their own jewelry. Step-by-step lessons are given with wire techniques, how to use leather or satin cords and the different types of beads available.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Basics

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Basics

Author: Georgene Lockwood

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-10-04

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1101558555

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Includes all the fundamentals readers need to know to enjoy the craft and create successful projects. Clear, well-illustrated instructions guide readers through each step of beading for jewelry and home crafts, including choosing a design and beads, selecting clasps and other findings, stringing on different materials, weaving off and on a loom, working with wire, and finishing any project. • Expert advice on mastering stringing and weaving techniques, plus specialty techniques such as beading flowers, beaded embroidery, and various beaded embellishments. • Choose the best color, size, and shape of beads and the right connectors, fasteners, and clasps for any project • Tons of crisp, instructional black-and-white photos and line drawings


Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

Author: Heather Dismore

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-04

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1118053427

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Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home. Discover how to * Create funky and elegant designs * Work with leather, silver, and stones * String, knot, and weave beads * Avoid common mistakes * Host a trendy jewelry party


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Basics

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Basics

Author: Georgene Lockwood

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781615641369

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Create your own beaded masterpieces! You've admired colourful beaded jewelry and delicate wirework items in trendy mall boutiques, but thought you could never replicate those beautiful pieces. You're in for a surprise- now you, too, can create those lovely works of beaded art! Packed with clear instructions, helpful photos, and tips for getting creative, this enjoyable guide gives you everything you need to know to start stringing and weaving pretty projects with beads. In it, you get- A primer on the basic beads and beading tools you need to get started with this hip hobby. Fun tutorials on bead stringing and choosing the best-and most durable-thread, cord, or wire for your project Tips for embellishing your beadwork with charms and findings, plus the fasteners you need to securely finish your work. Easy directions for bead weaving-both on and off a loom. Essential information on working with wire, from eye-catching earrings and pendants to intricate wire wraps. Imaginative ideas for decorative beading around your home. Organization advice on keeping your beads orderly and safe.


Beading Basics - A Beginners Guide for Beading Fabric

Beading Basics - A Beginners Guide for Beading Fabric

Author: Carlita DelCorso

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-12-03

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1300388846

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This is an instructional book on the basic techniques used to bead fabric and garments. If you've ever wanted to embellish a sweater or blouse or rejuvenate your favorite little black dress, this book will provide you with the beading techniques to do so. Step-by-step guides are provided as well as information about tools, materials, supplies and work area plus sample designs and patterns.


Bead Stitching Handbook

Bead Stitching Handbook

Author:

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1627005544

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Bead stitchers looking for information and instructions for the major bead stitches will find it all in Bead Stitching Handbook. This complete reference to bead stitching techniques — the only one of its kind just for stitching — includes clear, step-by-step illustrations and instructions for 15 different bead stitches, plus variations and lots of tips. Ideal for advanced beginners and experienced bead stitchers looking for accurate, in-depth information, this all-in-one resource also covers other stitching-related techniques like bead embroidery, soutache, and loomwork. Finally, the book includes information on beading materials, beads, thread, tools, weaves, knots, and much more. Each stitch is demonstrated with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, then demonstrated in a sample project so bead stitchers can see and understand how each stitch is applied. All instructions and projects are written by the contributors and editors of Bead&Button magazine, the original and most comprehensive beading magazine available today. This well-organized, 128-page, 7.25" x 9.4" reference manual is the perfect size for beaders to keep in their workspaces. They'll turn to it again and again!


Beading Basics

Beading Basics

Author: Carole Rodgers

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-03-21

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1440220832

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Discover the basics of beading and beyond! If you've been tempted by the beauty of beaded jewelry and home decorating pieces, but second guessed your abilities to learn the skills needed to create such tantalizing works, fear no more! Beading Basics reveals all that's necessary for creating everything from a simple single-strand necklace to a more intricate netting stitch woven wind bottle covers. You'll discover: • Essential information for choosing the right beads, supplies and tools, plus tips and techniques for working with wire, weaving on a loom and creating various woven chains. • Easy-to-follow instructions with more than 175 how-to illustrations and 230 beautiful photographs showing every detail needed to create 40 gorgeous projects. • An inspirational gallery of designs featuring the works of 11 of today's top beading artists. Beading Basics is the one resource you need to get you on the path to becoming a talented bead artist.


Bead-Weaving Stitches

Bead-Weaving Stitches

Author: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9780890244517

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Readers will learn to turn inexpensive seed beads into one-of-a-kind jewelry. Ten basic bead stitches are covered.


Beadweaving Beyond the Basics

Beadweaving Beyond the Basics

Author: Kassie Shaw

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1440242682

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Take your beadweaving designs to the next level! Explore an inspired approach to weaving beaded jewelry with Beadweaving Beyond the Basics. Experiment with color and shape with these 24 gorgeous designs from beadweaving teacher and Beadwork contributor Kassie Shaw. In addition to showcasing classic stitches, including Herringbone, Peyote and St. Petersburg, these designs incorporate Kassie's innovative variations on Right Angle Weave--Double Diamond Right Angle Weave, Faux Right Angle Weave and Layered Right Angle Weave. In-depth primers on these new approaches will get you started right away, and the tips for left-handed beaders makes sure everyone can try these designs with ease! Inside, you'll discover a full range of bead shapes such as seed beads, two-hole beads, bicone crystals, bugle beads and lentils, to get the shapes and effects you want, then try them in multiple colorways to create head-turning creations. With your new beadweaving skills, the possibilities are endless! Beadweaving Beyond the Basics is a whole new world of artistic expression!