Beaded Collars: 10 Decorative Neckpieces Built with Ladder Stitch
There is no other book on the market that presents broadcollar projects for beaders-a traditional form. Julia S. Pretl, author of Little Bead Boxes and Bead Knitted Bags, has created a collection of beaded neckpieces, inspired by broadcollars, the dramatic jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians and a well-known form among beadworkers. She has adapted the traditional form-a broad, beaded necklace-to create ten original designs for the modern beadworker, with skill levels ranging from beginner to more advanced.
Ann Bensons Beadwear: Making Beaded Accessories & Adornments
Award-winning designer Ann Benson shows how to add sparkle to different garments with 35 projects, each illustrated in a colour photograph. She uses seed pearls, pearl crystals and semi-precious stones to enhance jumpers, jackets, shirts and accessories and create individual patterns and styles.
Designed for the novice as well as the experienced hand beader, this guide shows crafters exactly how to emulate the artisans of the past. Sixteen beautiful handbag projects are presented with easy-to-follow steps including full descriptions of stitching techniques for: cup sequins, bugle beads, seed beads, rhinestones, bricking, triple seeds, loop encrusting, sequin flowers, beaded loops, triple seed loop encrusting, loose loop fringing, loop borders, loop ended fringing, beading on a ring frame, and more.
