Introduction To Beadwork: Earrings, Brooches, Fringes & Tassels
This book is designed for both the beginner and expert beader. The idea is to further develop the stitches in learnt in the first book of the series. You don't have to read the first book as this one has a section devoted to each stitch. There are over 50 projects in this book with hand drawn diagrams and colour pictures to show the finished items.
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.
Stringing, stitching, netting, weaving and fringing are all covered and as each technique is explored, you will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bags, purses, wallhangings and more. Skills are cleverly built up through a sequence of practical, inspiring projects which are designed to increase confidence and to be enjoyed. Once you have worked through the basics, this informative and delightful book will enable you to create your own beautiful designs and it will not only appeal to beginners, but to anyone interested in beads and beadwork.
One look at Barry's snazzy bracelets, necklaces, and doodads, and handicrafters will rush out for supplies. The idea that such dynamite-looking jewelry can be created at home is really exciting. Of course, there's a catch: experience in both beading and crochet is a must, despite sections on basics that Barry herself admits aren't really enough for beginners. But readers skilled in both crafts will have a great time. A full-color photo of each finished project faces a list of required materials, which is accompanied by a handy listing of page references to tips and techniques found elsewhere in the book.
Beaded and embellished jewelry is a hot trend that lends itself to creative freedom through color mixing This book teaches you how to transform beadwork from mundane to magnificent. A beginner's must-have resource, The Beader's Color Mixing Directory explains basic color-mixing principles and pres step-by-step instructions for putting color mixing theories to the test in order to create beautiful beaded jewelry. In addition, you gain more than 200 color schemes, with each demonstrated on an item of jewelry to show the effect of color mixing and the endless possibilities.
