Bead Books 3

A World of Beads Barbara Case
*out of print edition 1995

$17.99

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Pretty photos and decent directions demonstrate how to create dozens of different projects out of enamel, glass, pearl, ceramic, semiprecious, and other types of beads. From the basics of equipment and foundation techniques like threading, knotting, and finishing, to designing striking necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and brooches, A World of Beads takes the novice or intermediate beader through the fundamentals to an attractive finished product, with stops along the way to admire the beads of China, Europe, India, and Africa.

The Aspiring Artists Studio: Beaded Jewelry (Hardcover)
These 20 projects—which begin with the simplest techniques and grow more complex as the book goes along—range from colorful Cloisonné Cone Earrings in red, orange, and pink to a glowing Sunburst Pendant to an advanced-level Razzle Dazzle Ring Necklace. Large and vibrant color photos accompany easy-to-follow instructions that practically invite beginners to get creative. Every earring, necklace, and brooch is like a perfect piece of contemporary art.
Condition: New
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$15.99

Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs
by Ann Benson 1993
Painted Lady Hair Comb, Crystal Cross Pin, Copper Barrette,
Navajo Artifacts Barrette, earrings, necklace and pin set.
Hardcover
Condition: Gently Used
(*minimal penned notations)

$6.99

Victorian Embroidery (Hardcover)
Freda Parker explores original Victorian designs and gives the reader a unique opportunity to recreate historically authentic pieces using basic embroidery techinques. Over 100 exquisite photographs, full size patterns, large-scale counted thread chart in full color.

$8.99

Creative Bead Weaving: A Contemporary Guide To Classic Off-Loom Stitches
Carol Wilcox Wells
Go beyond simply stringing beads together--learn to weave them into beautiful textural patterns to create jewelry, bowls, baskets, purses, and even sculpture. With the step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams in this guide, the seven stitches (peyote, brick, square, right angle, African helix, netting, and chevron chain) and their variations aren't terribly difficult to learn. Although they may take patience and some time to master, even the beginner can produce simple, attractive pieces. Beaders with more experience will be inspired to new heights of invention upon viewing the full-color gallery of spectacular bead weaving creations contributed by various artists to this attractive book.

Amulets, tubular necklace, Mortimer the Figure, Beaded Lariat, Carrot Earrings and so much more!

$10.99