Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence

Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence

Author: Marcia DeCoster

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781600592928

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"Right angle weave is an essential, versatile stitch for creating fantastic beadwork. In Marcia Decoster's Beaded Opulence--the latest entry in Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the popular beading teacher presents more than 20 magnificent contemporary jewelry projects to make with right angle weave. From the elegant Etruscan Treasure necklace to the sophisticated Fanfare bracelet, Marcia's skill-building projects will teach you how to create supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers. Complete with an inspiring gallery of right angle weave work, this beautifully photographed book will enable you to make spectaular piecs of eye-catching complexity and depth"--Back cover.


Bead and Fiber Jewelry

Bead and Fiber Jewelry

Author: Jane Olson-Phillips

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1600592317

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These 30 projects show what's possible when a time-tested technique gets a fashionable update with contemporary materials and a modern aesthetic. The knots are also simple and familiar to most crafters: basic overhand, square and hitches.


Bead Metamorphosis

Bead Metamorphosis

Author: Lisa Kan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1620334410

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Beautiful bead-woven jewelry that is convertible, reversible, or interchangeable. Delight in a spectrum of 16 bead weaving projects in Bead Metamorphosis. Create beautiful bead-woven earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and broochesùall of which transform by disassembling, reassembling, reversing, or interchanging separate beadwork components. Author Lisa Kan is known for her elegant and feminine bead-woven jewelry design that often features leaves, faceted stones, and other romantic flourishes. Now she applies her trademark style to a jewelry collection featuring peyote, herringbone, right-angle weave, netting, and other bead stitches. See how beaded elements transform from simple to complex by changing the beadwork, changing the colors, or adding layered embellishments. Ideas and inspiration for multiple variations will lead to new metamorphoses, as you create stunning jewelry design with multiple looks.


Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry

Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry

Author: Lora S. Irish

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781565235144

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You can make affordable and stylish copper wire jewelry with a few simple tools, some wire and beads. Learn more than 300 different link styles and how to create your own with step-by-step instructions and outstanding instructional photos!


Exotic Beads

Exotic Beads

Author: Sara Withers

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780801987489

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Projects range from simple ideas for beginners to intricate and inspirational designs for more experienced bead workers.


100 Beautiful Bracelets

100 Beautiful Bracelets

Author: Dover Publications, Inc.

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2019-06-12

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 0486833925

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Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade — and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catching jewelry by following these full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns. Knotted, woven, and threaded, the beautiful bracelets incorporate string, beads, pearls, charms, leather, and other elements that can be blended to form unique and personal statements. They make great gifts, too! Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.


Exquisite Beaded Jewelry

Exquisite Beaded Jewelry

Author: Lynda Musante

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-07-23

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1440220492

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Distinctive Designs Explore a wide range of jewelry-making techniques and build your skills to create beaded pieces that are nothing short of exquisite. Author Lynda Musante shares her wealth of experience to challenge you to develop your skills as a bead artist. She encourages you to stretch your imagination in your quest for distinctive jewelry to wear yourself or give as gifts. Featuring... • 30 projects and variations • Detailed step-by-step instructions • Helpful how-to photographs • Techniques for simple stringing, bead stitching and wirework • Gallery of inspirational jewelry by top bead artists


The Art of Beadwork

The Art of Beadwork

Author: Jane Lock

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762450190

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The Art of Beadwork is the definitive reference guide for everything beadwork, offering crafters a compendium of techniques for creating exquisite pieces of jewelry and accessories using beads, as well as instruction on a multitude of inspirational projects. This lavishly illustrated book is a complete manual of techniques for on- and off-loom beadweaving and beadwork, from using cylinder beads to rocailles, and czech glass; knitting and crocheting with beads; and much more. The descriptions for each technique includes instruction, step-by-step photos, diagrams, and (in many cases) life-sized swatches for crafters to compare with their work in progress. The book includes a “Stitch Dictionary” as well as definitions of the myriad types of beads; their composition, sizes, shapes, finishes, and how to use them. Clear instruction and step-by-step photos guide the reader through the steps of jewelry construction. Throughout the book is a unique collection of projects by author Jane Lock and other artists from around the world, showcasing beading techniques while inspiring both aspiring and advanced crafters to test their skills.