Beading in No Time

Beading in No Time

Author: Linda Peterson

Publisher: Cico Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781907030260

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Make gorgeous jewelry with these billiant bead designs. Learn all the key beading techniques: bead weaving, multi-strand, wirework, and knotwork.


Bead Tube Jewelry

Bead Tube Jewelry

Author: Nancy Zellers

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0871164175

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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, colorful, easy-to-find seed beads. Readers are able to see how changing colors and designs create new and exciting beaded beads. Also, a range of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces will delight the aspiring artist.


Little Bead Boxes

Little Bead Boxes

Author: Julia S. Pretl

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1616733195

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Learn to craft one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes no matter your skill level with this assortment of twelve charming beadwork designs. Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked boxes. Four-color photographs of each of the 12 designs introduce each set of instructions. Detailed drawings illustrate the beading techniques.


First-Time Beading on Fabric

First-Time Beading on Fabric

Author: Liz Kettle

Publisher: Landauer Publishing

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1935726277

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First-Time Beading on Fabric teaches nine beading techniques in nine easy lessons. Seed stitch, moss stitch, couching, backstitch, bugle beads, stacks, fringe, picot edge and peyote stitch. After practicing the beading stitches and techniques on the quilt sampler or stitch book, you will be ready to create the unique Beaded Garden Quilt to showcase your new skills. Equipment and supplies list, charts, bead shapes, threads, needles, bead mats and trays. Complete, clear and concise step-by-step instructions and how-to. Hundreds of color photographs throughout.


The Best Little Beading Book

The Best Little Beading Book

Author: Wendy Simpson Conner

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780964595705

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The Best Little Beading Book is considered by many to be the beading bible. With 276 pages, its picture glossaries depict the dynamics of bead shapes and sizes, pliers, needles, stringing media, and more. The many chapters include: how to design and construct jewelry (pearl knotting, wirebending, Chinese knotting, earrings, and more); how to make your own beads with polymer clay, fused glass, etc.; healing with gemstones (chakras); esoteric values of color, shapes, and other symbolism; how to start a small jewelry making how to create a portfolio; and lots more.


A Bead in Time

A Bead in Time

Author: Lisa Crone

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2010-01-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600613104

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Inspired by life, created by you &break;Create distinctive pieces that evoke wonderful memories, reflect your passions, or simply make you smile. A Bead in Time shows you how to take even the smallest slices of life and turn them into beaded works of art. From a favorite vacation spot to a beloved "furry family member," you'll design meaningful jewelry pieces using a familiar source of inspiration: your life! &break;&break;A Bead in Time features: &break; 35 exquisite jewelry projects inspired by personal memories and experiences serve as a basis for creating new looks.&break; Beautiful designs suitable for beaders of all experience levels. Unique stringing techniques - from wire wrapping to the peyote stitch - are explained in clear, easy-to-follow steps.&break; Get Inspired! sections offer suggestions for designing pieces based on your personal memories. Make a creative statement with your jewelry that's uniquely "you." &break;&break;Let A Bead in Time help you tell your story - through jewelry!


Cube Bead Stitching

Cube Bead Stitching

Author: Virginia Jensen

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-11-19

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167891

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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 type, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and decorative items. Beginners learn the fundamentals of many popular stitches as they create the projects, while more experienced crafters enjoy the challenge of weaving an uncommon shape into a knockout piece.


Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies

Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies

Author: Heather Dismore

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-04-27

Total Pages: 8

ISBN-13: 1118068459

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Do you love jewelry and beading? Would you like to know how to make chic jewelry and accessories? Jewelry & Beading Designs for Dummies is packed with patterns, step-by-step instructions, and inspiring color photos to get you stringing, knotting, and looping in no time. From earrings and necklaces to pins, purses, charms, and more, you’ll discover new techniques for making just the right pieces to suit you — or give as fantastic, fashionable gifts! This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You’ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make bracelets, bookmarks, pendants, and napkin rings. Before you know it, you’ll take your skills to the next level and beyond, using multiple techniques and materials on thrilling and unconventional designs. Discover how to: Make more than 75 fresh, fun, and practical projects Hone your basic jewelry making skills Work with silver, leather, glass beads, and crystals Create rings, bracelets, phone covers, wine charms, and more Use bead crimping, knotting, and weaving to make beautiful designs Make stunning earrings and necklaces using a wire jig Fabricate beads and wire components Find nontraditional materials such as hardware, beach glass, and more Add beauty, skill, and satisfaction to your life with a little help from Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies!


The Beaded Bracelet

The Beaded Bracelet

Author: Carole Rodgers

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-01-12

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1440312834

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This is it--your perfect guide to making beautiful, eye-catching beaded bracelets! With The Beaded Bracelet, you can't go wrong. Because bracelets are the perfect projects for both learning new techniques and for advancing your jewelry-making skills. Because bracelets make wonderful gifts; they're always just the right size. And because author Carole Rodgers has decades of creative and teaching experience; with Carole leading the way, you'll be creating unique, handmade jewelry in no time--whether you're new to beadweaving or an experienced beader! Inside The Beaded Bracelet you'll find: • 9 beadweaving stitches--follow easy step-by-step illustrations to create each stitch and combine them into the Sampler Bracelet--the most beautiful teaching tool you'll ever work with. • 20 bracelet patterns--showcasing peyote, triangle, netting and other stitches and everyday beads and materials in ways you've never considered. • 27 variations--it's amazing what a difference a change in color, size or type of bead can make; you'll be inspired to try your own combinations. So gather some beads and a few basic tools. Settle in and get started--you'll be making your own beautiful, eye-catching beaded bracelets in no time!


Bead Basics 101

Bead Basics 101

Author: Suzanne McNeill

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574215922

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Bead Basics 101 is your one-stop, all-purpose source for every aspect of beading. From clasps to crimp beads, you will find it here. Just follow the photos and you will be stringing lovely works of dazzling jeweled art in no time.