Dare to Bead shows you how to create stunning jewelry and other items from the vast range of beads available. The focus is on off-loom weaving--joining beads by means of various techniques and turning them into something beautiful: from tassel fob to table mat, from bracelet to bookmark.
"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In Seed Bead Stitching, she explored the many possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and charming accents such as pearls and gemstones. In More Seed Bead Stitching, Stone, whose encouraging tone, creativity, and expert knowledge made the previous book so popular, includes new techniques, more variations on techniques, and more detail on concepts she previously introduced. The book contains a wealth of options for making gorgeous beaded jewelry.
Here's Just Some Of What You'll Learn Inside: Complete information on the fundamentals of glassblowing. You'll be taken step by step through all the core concepts you must know. A complete step-by-step explanation of the different glassblowing techniques. A myriad of pictures that clearly show you the glassblowing process, and its different techniques. Learn about the necessary equipment you'll need to have, (most can be attained inexpensively), and where to find it. Discover all the materials that you must have to do glassblowing, where to buy them, and how to save $100's every year on your supplies. How to make custom glass beads. Including i/o cane beads.
Felt Jewelry: 25 Pieces to Make Using a Variety of Simple Felting Techniques
The author of Heartfelt and Textile Jewelry is back with more of her exceptionally lovely designs for using felt in creative ways. As felt is easy to make and work with it has become a favorite material used by crafters, knitters and others, and now combined with other decorative elements, like decorative stitching and beads it becomes irresistible!
This kit contains everything the reader may need to make colourful jewellery and other items inspired by African beadwork, accompanied by an informative book on its history and significance.
