Beading with World Beads: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques
Explore a world of beads! The newest entry in Lark’s popular Beading with…series goes international and multicultural, with more than 30 dazzling jewelry projects that showcase popular “tribal” and “ethnic” beads. As with the other books in the series, this lavishly illustrated volume offers an introduction to scores of different beads, illustrates all the basic techniques, and presents both beginner and intermediate projects from a pool of talented designers.
Bugle Bead Bonanza: A Sparkling Collection of Jewelry Projects
Popular beader Jamie Cloud Eakin uses bugle beads to make her fun, fantastic pieces, and she’s showing other crafters how to do it, too! The techniques—from weaving into beadwork to using stop beads—are wonderfully simple, and explained in an easy-to-follow basics section. Each of the 30 beautiful projects fits into one of six thematic color families, and the gorgeous creations include a Victorian Choker, colorful Parallel Weave Bracelet, and black-and-white Pouch with Pizzazz.
From elegant jewelry to decorative home accessories, these 40 beaded gifts are fun to make and a pleasure to give. The awe-inspiring selection of easy and intermediate projects includes necklaces and bracelets, hatbands and purses, mirrors and lampshades. General instructions, with advice on all the necessary tools and techniques (such as basic stringing and adding clasps), appear right up front. Start with the simple Changeable Bead Necklace, which uses a dazzling variety of beads in random colors and sizes.
The book on knitting, which can lead you to new creative heights. Useful as experienced knitters and beginners in this case. Beautifully illustrated book offers some of the techniques, structures, and various tips: choosing the yarn, yarn for spinning preparation, spinning process itself, dyeing hair at home, including methods of beads and yarns in the yarn ... and some projects are knitted patterns: scarves, pullovers , socks, Schrag, handbag, cap, shawl, etc.
Twist and Loop: Dozens of Jewelry Designs to Knit and Crochet with WireAnnie Modesitt is the most creative and imaginative designer I know. In Twist and Loop she uses her ample talent with color and texture to create a collection of gorgeous knit and crochet wire jewelry. Ranging from simple and elegant to flamboyant and funky, there are designs here to compliment every wardrobe.
