The Illustrated Bead Bible

The Illustrated Bead Bible

Author: Theresa Flores Geary

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9781402723537

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From Abalone to Zipper Stitch, this profusely illustrated guide covers a broad range of beading subjects and presents encyclopedic entries on historical background, technical details and cultural customs.


Collectible Beads

Collectible Beads

Author: Robert K. Liu

Publisher: Ornament Incorporated

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Informative guide to decorative beads from around the world. Listing of bead societies, organizations and publications. Quarto.


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.


Beads

Beads

Author: Janet Coles

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Here is the definitive book on the history of beads and bead-making techniques--with more than 350 full-color photos and step-by-step instructions for creating 30 beautiful, authentic beaded objects from a variety of world cultures. Projects include belts, earrings, and purses to a stunning collar necklace straight from ancient Egypt. Full color.


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.


The Beading Answer Book

The Beading Answer Book

Author: Karen Morris

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2008-07-16

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1603427317

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Whether you’re mastering crocheting with beads or choosing supplies for your very first necklace, Karen Morris has the answers to all your questions. Concise, straightforward, and packed with illustrations, this handy little book is full of tips and techniques that will take your craft to the next level. With insightful advice on everything from thread storage to fragile glass beads, The Beading Answer Book will help you solve your most vexing beading dilemmas.


Creative Native American Beading

Creative Native American Beading

Author: Theresa Flores Geary

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781600595325

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The 19 highlighted jewellery and accessory projects include a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher and a Ladder Chain Bracelet (perfect for beginners) along with advanced-level projects like the Waterbird Pendant and Sun Rosette Medallion.


Beading with Cabochons

Beading with Cabochons

Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781579907181

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With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It's the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons--a flat piece of rock or mineral--and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled, or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. For something dramatic, combine more than one cabochon in a single piece. Or, instead of natural stone, use dichroic glass or other found objects. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.


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.


Beads

Beads

Author: Stefany Tomalin

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-09-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1445658666

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Explores the fascinating world of British beads.