Focusing solely on brick stitch, this unique guide presents 10 exciting beading projects, from tassels to necklaces, along with detailed, illustrated instructions. The history of this elegant stitch—in tribal Africa, during the Victorian era, and its use by Native Americans—includes a look at brick stitch beadwork by contemporary artists. Descriptions of necessary tools and techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and finishing offer beaders the expertise to create their own beautiful brick stitch works of art.
Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads
With over 80 beading projects, Creative Beading, Vol. 3, compiles favorite jewelry projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine. The book includes a thorough Basics section and a range of stringing, wirework, embroidery, and bead crochet pieces, plus the variety of fantastic stitching projects
An eye-catching wire bangle...a supple necklace made with peyote stitch...beaded retro hoop earrings. Creative Beading, Volume 2 features these among more than 85 beautiful, unusual projects, the best from a full year of Bead & Button magazine. Featured techniques include stringing, wirework, crochet, embroidery, and more. Beautiful color photos and editor-tested step-by-step directions guide beaders through every project, and the illustrated basics section teaches all the skills needed to get started. Get the best of the nation’s best beading magazine in Creative Beading, Volume 2.
Creative Beading is a fine addition to any beader’s library. It showcases nearly 90 wonderful projects selected from the pages of Bead&Button magazine, plus contributors' tips and techniques. Full-color photography and thorough step-by-step instructions accompany each editor-tested project. From easy strung bracelets to sleek crocheted bead ropes, there’s a project to excite and inspire everyone.
