Cats Big & Small (Beyond Projects: The CF Sculpture Series, Book 4)
This fourth book in the CF Sculpture Series is just full of feline fun. The big cats - lions and tigers and pumas, oh my! will roar to life as polymer clay focal beads, masks and sculptures. But not to be outdone, a parade of kitties will show who really rules. Throughout the book, embellishments of beads, fibers, and surface treatments will make this a book you want to cuddle up with.
Knitting with beads is a special branch of needlework. The stunning array of beads available today allows you to make dozens of exquisite pieces of jewellery and wonderful wearables that just sparkle! Most projects knitted with beads are very portable. The beads need to be pre-strung so there are no loose beads to put on after knitting has begun. So bead knitting is ideal for travel as well as a home craft. Many small projects including bracelets, lariat necklaces, other necklaces, earrings, pins, small bags hats, cuffs, tassels and even a poncho.
From evening gowns to sofa pillows, bags to scarves, beads add sophistication and glamour wherever they're applied. And using the tips and techniques in this full-color guide, you can easily select the right beads for your project, prepare the fabric, and develop and transfer your own creative patterns--whether starting from scratch or adding beads to ready-to-wear garments and accessories. Attractive photographs of glittering, colorful beaded items will inspire you to begin right away.
Handknitting and crochet are taken to a whole new level with the fashion-savvy designs provided in this book. Stitch techniques for knitting and crochet include prestrung and hoisted-atop stitches, single- and double-crochet, and half-double crochet. Each technique is then demonstrated with an exciting range of masterful designs that feature a sparkling array of beads strategically nestled among the stitches. Beaded projects are accompanied by easy, step-by-step instructions and illustrations and include Fair Isle and cabled tunic sweaters, a short-sleeve pullover and vest, felted slippers
When The Best Little Beading Book first appeared in 1995, it was an immediate hit! Never before had the mysteries of beading been so clearly defined, diagrammed, illustrated, and photographed. Considered the "Bible for Beaders", this is a must-have for both beginners and seasoned professionals. It contains hundreds of projects, useful information, a picture glossary of beads, findings, and everything else a beader might be interested in. Learn to pearl knot, wire bend, Chinese knotting, make earrings, and lots more.
