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Geometric Beadwork

Author: Jean Power

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-19

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781544717968

If you enjoyed the book Geometric Beadwork then this second volume in the series is the perfect next step. This book contains over 25 brand new projects covering all aspects of geometric beading as well as 3 of Jean Power's Designer of the Year projects (plus brand new variations on them!) This 128 page book is crammed full of geometric beadwork, techniques and projects to delight and inspire. Featuring over 300 diagrams and photos, and with bracelets, necklaces, chains, brooches, pendants and more there is something for everyone. The book begins with the basics of geometric beadwork before moving onto design & inspiration considerations then then separating into 4 different chapters: Triangles, Squares, and 'The Maths'. In addition to full page photos, so you can see all the detail, every project has: The quantity, size (and where relevant the colour number) of beads you will need The techniques needed (every technique needed is shown in detail at the start of the book or relevant chapter) Detailed step-by-step instruction using a mix of text, diagrams and photos A favourite feature: 'In a nutshell'. This distils each project down to its essential steps meaning you can read that and dive right in if you're more experienced

Contemporary Geometric Beadwork

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 9780981646817

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This groundbreaking book showcases timeless stitches and forms from the ancient art of sewn beadwork, and presents them in springing leaps of shape and structure that will remind you of flowers, cathedrals, spaceships, and contemporary architecture.

Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork

Author: Diane Fitzgerald

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781600592775

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Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.

Contemporary Cube Bead Designs

Author: Virginia Jensen

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167735

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Virginia Jensen offers more exciting ways to create with cube beads in her second book, Contemporary Cube Bead Designs. This book shows off versatile cube beads in a delightfully creative mix of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Virginia Jensen uses her artistic eye to develop subtle, fashion-forward color palettes, interesting patterns, and delightful shapes like stars and flowers. All 28 projects are fully illustrated – the best way to learn stitching techniques! Easy to find and fun to work with, cube beads offer a new range of possibilities for lovers of seed beads.

M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles

Author: Doris Schattschneider

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 9780345256867

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Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry

Author: Ray Hemachandra

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454703167

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"This beautiful and inspiring book gathers photographs of 500 of the most breathtaking beaded jewelry designs created in recent years. The techniques the beaders employ are as varied as the aesthetic sensibilities they bring to their gorgeous creations and include beadweaving in every stitch imaginable, embroidery, quilling, loom weaving, and kumihimo braiding, as well as basic stringing, simple wirework, and fine metalwork. Sometimes, a bead maker's focal piece simply is set in a straightforward, unpretentious, and beautiful design. Virtually all of the world's most famous beaders who make jewelry have pieces included -- including Carol Wilcox Wells, Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster, Jamie Cloud Eakin, Huib Petersen, Paulette Baron, Sabine Lippert, Sherry Serafini, Margie Deeb, Maggie Meister, Melanie Potter, Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell, Laura McCabe, Suzanne Golden, Jean Campbell, Rachel Nelson-Smith, Eva Dobos, and many more -- but we also present work from many artists who have never been published before. All together, this extensive, international, and fabulous survey of 500 pieces includes work from nearly 300 artists from 30 countries and reveals the striking vision and ambition of today's beading community. Every beader, jeweler, and crafter will want Showcase 500 beaded jewelry in their collection"--

Crafting Conundrums

Author: Ellie Baker

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1466588497

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Designed for crafters, puzzle lovers, and pattern designers alike, Crafting Conundrums: Puzzles and Patterns for the Bead Crochet Artist provides methods, challenges, and patterns that offer a springboard for creative exploration. All are illustrated with beautiful color diagrams and photographs. Experienced bead crochet crafters looking for a proj

The Jewelry Architect

Author: Kate McKinnon

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2010-11-16

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781596681767

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Innovative jewelry artist Kate McKinnon takes you on a creative journey of techniques and projects in The Jewelry Architect as she uses a variety of materials and tools to create gallery-quality bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Beautiful color photographs and clearly written instructions will give you the building blocks to combine wirework, metal clay, beadwork, and traditional metalsmithing to create one-of-a-kind, wearable art pieces. Learn how to combine techniques and how to manufacture a variety of components such as clasps, hooks, earring findings, and ring bases to customize your work. Revel in Kate's signature style, an earthy melange of metal, beads, and fibers, as you make 16 gorgeous fashion-forward projects. In addition, The Jewelry Architect shares tips on the best ways to reinforce beadwork, bind edges, string components, form metal clay ring bands, fuse rings, create head pins, and so much more. With The Jewelry Architect, you will learn how mixing techniques and media can create art-to-wear jewelry.