The Art & Soul of Glass Beads
The Art & Soul of Glass Beads

Author: Susan Ray

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-04-15

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1440220220

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At last, a book that explores the origins and renaissance of lampwork glass beads and offers a one-on-one journey with fourteen exceptional glass bead artists as they create more than 20 projects. Step-by-step instruction and beautiful photography shows crafters how to create stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and much more. This new reference gives an inside look at the artists' creative processes, including how they choose color and materials and how they add the finishing touches. Most importantly, they reveal how serendipity plays a role in their creative processes. Readers will be inspired to embark on an artistic journey to create magnificent works of art for future generations to behold.

Creative Glass Techniques
Creative Glass Techniques

Author: Bettina Eberle

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781579907648

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Glass is one of the hottest topics in the world of crafts. This handsome how-to book introduces three essential and accessible techniques that have endless creative potential. CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES covers 30 projects, from a simple plate to lampworking to fluted wine glasses, and more. Valuable for novice and experienced glassworkers alike. 160 color photos.

The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking
The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking

Author: Kimberley Adams

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781579905729

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A guide to the popular craft offers beadmakers instructions for how to torch, wind, and cool beads; directions for creating various designs, including barrels, cones, and discs; and strategies for achieving a variety of colors and patterns.

Beads of Glass
Beads of Glass

Author: Cindy Jenkins

Publisher: Hot Head Glass

Published: 2003-06-01

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780971964303

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Features biographical sketches and the work of glass bead artists. Illustrates lampworking techniques.

Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads
Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads

Author: Stephanie Sersich

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596680470

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In this collection of inspiring pieces, aspiring jewelers and practicing designers alike will find accessible advice across a range of 20 glass bead projects. Explained in a conversational style and with step-by-step instructions, the guide--which includes projects such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and brooches--encourages crafters to use a mix of inexpensive, commercially available beads as well as one-of-a-kind, handmade glass beads. This comprehensive handbook also explains wirework, stringing, sewing, and a variety of knotting techniques, while throughout the book sidebars on the inspirations and creations of glass jewelry artists offer unique perspectives on creating artful glass jewelry.

Beads, Body, and Soul
Beads, Body, and Soul

Author: Henry John Drewal

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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The sights and sounds of the Yoruba cosmos are made manifest through the pervasive use of beads. This spectacular book represents a collaboration between art historian Henry John Drewal and Yoruba priest John Mason. From the forests of Africa a thousand years ago to the bustling cities of New York, Havana, and Salvador, today, Yoruba religion has used beads to convey the artistic spirit and deep connection to the other world that its practitioners feel. This illustrated volume traces the history of the beads, their use, and Yoruba aesthetics and artistry. .

Passing the Flame
Passing the Flame

Author: Corina Tettinger

Publisher: Bonzobucks & Books Pub

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780972660204

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Inspiration til og trin-for-trin vejledning i at fremstille perler af glas

Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry
Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry

Author: Karen Leonardo

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-11-14

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1440221162

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CREATE - DESIGN - WEAR From tiny glass beads and pendants to rings and necklaces, Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry teaches you how to create them all. Lampwork artist Karen J. Leonardo and her network of fellow artisans share their secrets for creating stunningly beautiful lampwork beads. In addition, these talented artists give you complete instructions for incorporating the beads into your own artistic jewelry pieces. Ideal for beginning, intermediate and advanced lampwork artists, Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry features: • Guidance and tips for setting up your studio and selecting the proper tools • Detailed instructions with step-by-step photos for creating 16 different lampwork beads • 14 jewelry designs to incorporate your beads into necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and pins

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

Beaded Jewelry The Complete Guide
Beaded Jewelry The Complete Guide

Author: Susan Ray

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-12-17

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1440220964

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Your One-Stop Source for Beading Know-How Jewelry and beading expert Susan Ray, along with dozens of expert jewelry artists, bring you this complete tutorial for making your own jewelry to fit your personal style. Whether you prefer professional and polished, classic and elegant, or casual and comfortable, you will find the designs and information needed to complete your jewelry pieces using this book. You will also benefit from valuable lessons in: • Bead history • Bead sizing, definitions, weights and charts • Organizing and caring for your beads • Stringing basics • Preparing findings and closures, found objects and vintage findings • Creating beads with metal clay, polymer clay, lampwork and more • Stitching with beads • Selling your jewelry With so much essential information within these pages, Beaded Jewelry the Complete Guide is your one-stop source for everything you need to know about beading.