Peyote Stitch Beading Projects

Author: Editors Of Bead&button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780871162182
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Beginning with a simple lariat made with a flat strip of peyote, Peyote Stitch Beading Projects includes projects and techniques for beaders of all levels, even absolute beginners. With more than 25 of the best peyote projects from Bead&Button magazine, this book has something for every taste. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos guide readers through a wide variety of peyote techniques, including 2- and 3-drop, ruffled, and spiral peyote. Directions for bracelets, necklaces, pins, purses, and home decor objects fill this inspiring volume.

Creative Designs Using Shaped Beads

Author: Anna Draeger
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000526
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Building on the success of her other shaped beads book, Great Designs for Shaped Beads, Anna Elizabeth Draeger is back with 24 all-new projects that add some of the newest bead shapes on the market as well as perennial favorites. Creative Designs Using Shaped Beads features beaded beads, rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, and also includes a design option for each project so everyone will find something they want to create!

Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork

Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592775
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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

Seed Bead Fusion

Author: Rachel Nelson-Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620332450
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 545

Book Description
Featuring 18 exciting projects presented with detailed step-by-step photography, color variations, and practical illustrations, this fresh approach to seed bead jewelry teaches crafters how to combine materials, techniques, colors, inspiration, and design ideas for jewelry with a contemporary edge. Inspired by a wide range of sources--from Indian Punjabi folk costumes to Native American beading--the designs in this inventive resource fuse materials such as silver, copper wire, seed beads, Czech glass, and crystals into these traditional arts in order to achieve a unique outcome. All of the basic beadweaving stitches, wirework, and stringing techniques are explained and illustrated.

Inspired Bead Embroidery

Author: Sherry Serafini
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co
ISBN: 1627003886
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
For years, fans have been asking for a new title from Internationally known artist and instructor Sherry Serafini, renowned for her lavish beaded surfaces — and this book is it! Sherry's adventurous designs have appeared in numerous books and well-known magazines. Rock stars Steven Tyler, Lenny Kravitz, and Melissa Etheridge have worn her beaded works of art. In Inspired Bead Embroidery, Sherry offers 15+ exciting new projects that combine her textured designs with eye-catching focal beads. The gorgeous, 128-page hardcover book explains the fundamentals and aesthetics behind Sherry's work, from stitches and materials to color theory. Sherry's textured, dimensional projects include earrings, cuffs, collars, and two fashionable purses. The creations incorporate seed beads, cubes, triangles, drops, daggers, cabochons, leather, fiber, and more. Each projects includes concise instructions, well-chosen process shots, and diagrams. A gallery at the end of the book provides even more inspiration for experienced beaders looking to take their work in new, more exploratory directions.

Geometric Beadwork

Author: Jean Power
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781544717968
Category : Beaded jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
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

The Complete Photo Guide to Beading

Author: Robin Atkins
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
ISBN: 1610586255
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This comprehensive reference fully explores the various types of beadwork, including beading on fabric, fringing, bead weavings, bead embroidery, and beaded jewelry. With easy-to-follow organization, this guide provides step-by-step directions and 500 full color photos for clear understanding. Basic projects provide opportunities for crafters to try the techniques, and galleries of unique beaded designs and creations by various bead artists offer beautiful examples and inspiration. It’s the only book you need to get started on beadwork. Begin your beading adventure today with The Complete Photo Guide to Beading!

Creative Beading Vol. 5

Author: Editors of Bead&Button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000208
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
This volume of Creative Beading includes more than 75 projects to inspire beaders. Each of the book’s three sections contains a wealth of editor-tested projects grouped by stitch or technique, and includes a range of stringing, wirework, chain mail, and bead crochet projects in addition to the fantastic stitching projects for which Bead&Button magazine is known. This book also includes thorough sections on basics, tools, and materials, making getting organized easy for readers.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork

Author: Chris Franchetti Michaels
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470454660
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
A step-by-step visual guide to off-loom bead weaving This photo-intensive guide is a comprehensive resource for creating off-loom beadwork, from simple stitches that any beginner can do to more advanced techniques that you can work up to as you build your skills. Every page includes detailed color photos and diagrams that make it easy to follow along. You'll learn how to weave the peyote, ladder, brick, square, right angle weave, and herringbone stitches, as well as make beaded netting and create beaded clasps and other decorative details. Plus, you'll get patterns to make modern, stylish pieces, from necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to napkin rings.

Seed Bead Stitching

Author: Beth Stone
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000690
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Step-by-step photographs and illustrations guide readers through the basics of classic stitches and playful variations. Includes an introduction to the basics of beads, threads, and bead-stitching techniques.