Author: Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579902889
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Work bead magic by rolling wool into hard balls, or adding metallic fiber. Coil polymer clay for a real impact. You'll find that the simplest techniques yield incredibly lovely, one-of-a-kind jewels. "Public libraries...will find this potpourri of projects a distinctive addition to crafts collections."--"Library Journal."
Making Beautiful Beads
Author: Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579902889
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Work bead magic by rolling wool into hard balls, or adding metallic fiber. Coil polymer clay for a real impact. You'll find that the simplest techniques yield incredibly lovely, one-of-a-kind jewels. "Public libraries...will find this potpourri of projects a distinctive addition to crafts collections."--"Library Journal."
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579902889
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Work bead magic by rolling wool into hard balls, or adding metallic fiber. Coil polymer clay for a real impact. You'll find that the simplest techniques yield incredibly lovely, one-of-a-kind jewels. "Public libraries...will find this potpourri of projects a distinctive addition to crafts collections."--"Library Journal."
Jill Wiseman's Beautiful Beaded Ropes
Author: Jill Wiseman
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781454703563
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features 24 beaded rope designs. From dainty to heavy and from simple to outrageously textured, this title contains beautiful and wearable necklace, lariat, bangle and bracelet projects that utilise such popular stitch techniques as spiral rope, peyote and oglala.
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781454703563
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features 24 beaded rope designs. From dainty to heavy and from simple to outrageously textured, this title contains beautiful and wearable necklace, lariat, bangle and bracelet projects that utilise such popular stitch techniques as spiral rope, peyote and oglala.
Making Glass Beads
Author: Cindy Jenkins
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579906337
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Table of Contents Making a Basic Bead Preparing Mandrels 27 Igniting the Torch 28 Forming a Bead 30 Extinguishing the Torch 34 Removing Your Bead from the Mandrel 34 Finishing Touches 36 Simple Variations Shaping Your Beads 38 Overwraps 43 Multicolored Beads 44 Spots, Dots & Eyes 45 Stripes & Trails 47 Pulling Stringer 49 Fun with Stringer 53 Raked Patterns 56 Taking the Next Step Mixing Colors 59 Ribbon Cane 60 Twisties 61 Making Your Own Filigrana & Cased Stringer 64 Combing, Feathering, Side-Shifting & Furrowing 68 Pinching, Poking, Snipping & Plunging 71 Adding Metals 74 Inclusions & Surface Treatments 77 Commercial Millefiori 78 Advanced Techniques Making Your Own Millefiori 82 Cased Beads 87 Dichroic Glass 90 Sculpted Beads 91 Hollow Beads 98 Buttons 99 Marbles 101 Core Vessels 102 Appendix A. Jewelry-Making Basics 105 Appendix B. The Nature of Glass 108 Appendix C. Troubleshooting 110 Contributing Artists 111 Acknowledgments 112 Index 112.
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579906337
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Table of Contents Making a Basic Bead Preparing Mandrels 27 Igniting the Torch 28 Forming a Bead 30 Extinguishing the Torch 34 Removing Your Bead from the Mandrel 34 Finishing Touches 36 Simple Variations Shaping Your Beads 38 Overwraps 43 Multicolored Beads 44 Spots, Dots & Eyes 45 Stripes & Trails 47 Pulling Stringer 49 Fun with Stringer 53 Raked Patterns 56 Taking the Next Step Mixing Colors 59 Ribbon Cane 60 Twisties 61 Making Your Own Filigrana & Cased Stringer 64 Combing, Feathering, Side-Shifting & Furrowing 68 Pinching, Poking, Snipping & Plunging 71 Adding Metals 74 Inclusions & Surface Treatments 77 Commercial Millefiori 78 Advanced Techniques Making Your Own Millefiori 82 Cased Beads 87 Dichroic Glass 90 Sculpted Beads 91 Hollow Beads 98 Buttons 99 Marbles 101 Core Vessels 102 Appendix A. Jewelry-Making Basics 105 Appendix B. The Nature of Glass 108 Appendix C. Troubleshooting 110 Contributing Artists 111 Acknowledgments 112 Index 112.
A World of Beads
Author: Barbara Case
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715301906
Category : Beads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to creating jewelry from a wide variety of beads.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715301906
Category : Beads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to creating jewelry from a wide variety of beads.
Making Beautiful Bead & Wire Jewelry
Author: Linda Jones
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781907030666
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For her latest book, bestselling author Linda Jones has created 30 imaginative, contemporary-looking designs that are both quick and easy to make. Bead and wire jewelry is one of the fastest-growing crafts, with more and more people discovering the joys of making unique, hand-crafted pieces every year. In these recession-hit times, Linda Jones demonstrates how almost anything—from old buttons and broken necklaces, to pebbles picked up on a stroll along the beach, and even household staples such as washers, bolts, and plumbing chain—can be transformed into graphic, stylish pieces of jewelry that won’t break the bank. Eye-catching and fashionable, with something to suit all ages and tastes: this is bling on a budget!
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781907030666
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For her latest book, bestselling author Linda Jones has created 30 imaginative, contemporary-looking designs that are both quick and easy to make. Bead and wire jewelry is one of the fastest-growing crafts, with more and more people discovering the joys of making unique, hand-crafted pieces every year. In these recession-hit times, Linda Jones demonstrates how almost anything—from old buttons and broken necklaces, to pebbles picked up on a stroll along the beach, and even household staples such as washers, bolts, and plumbing chain—can be transformed into graphic, stylish pieces of jewelry that won’t break the bank. Eye-catching and fashionable, with something to suit all ages and tastes: this is bling on a budget!
The Art of French Beaded Flowers
Author: Carol Benner Doelp
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579907464
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
New in Paper French beading is a simple yet lovely art, beautifully described here and illustrated in color with more than 70 close-up, how-to photos that show the intracacies of growing a garden of 30 flowers with delicate seed beads. Forty additional illustrations present the exact bead placement for each particular flower part. Just string the beads on wires and bend them into realistic, three-dimensional shapes; a helpful introductory section covers all the basics. You can indulge your creative passion almost anywhere--and the nicest thing is, they last forever. Construct a budding dogwood branch, frame a mirror with wisteria blooms, or make a holiday wreath of holly and gold-tipped pinecones. A gallery of vintage pieces illustrates the rich history of the craft.
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579907464
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
New in Paper French beading is a simple yet lovely art, beautifully described here and illustrated in color with more than 70 close-up, how-to photos that show the intracacies of growing a garden of 30 flowers with delicate seed beads. Forty additional illustrations present the exact bead placement for each particular flower part. Just string the beads on wires and bend them into realistic, three-dimensional shapes; a helpful introductory section covers all the basics. You can indulge your creative passion almost anywhere--and the nicest thing is, they last forever. Construct a budding dogwood branch, frame a mirror with wisteria blooms, or make a holiday wreath of holly and gold-tipped pinecones. A gallery of vintage pieces illustrates the rich history of the craft.
Beautiful Beads
Author: Kathy Ross
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
ISBN: 1580138845
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Directions for 21 bead crafts to accessorize, decorate, and play with.
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
ISBN: 1580138845
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Directions for 21 bead crafts to accessorize, decorate, and play with.
One Big Beautiful Bead
Author: Sarah McConnell
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781600590641
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The sight of a show-stopping flame-worked or finely detailed metal bead will enchant any jewelry lover--and any of these 24 stunning designs would make the perfect setting to display that unique and beautiful bead. Select from five simple stringing and nineteen bead weaving projects, all using popular techniques such as the free-peyote stitch and Dutch spiral. A thorough basics section provides enough hand-holding for even the most intimidated beginner, and every project features an illustration of the entire piece plus an additional detail shot. For something easy, just attach a lovely flower-shaped bead to a leather cord for a chic necklace--or make shimmering faux lariats with oversized glass beads and elaborate multiwoven strands with lapis and a big silver slider. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781600590641
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The sight of a show-stopping flame-worked or finely detailed metal bead will enchant any jewelry lover--and any of these 24 stunning designs would make the perfect setting to display that unique and beautiful bead. Select from five simple stringing and nineteen bead weaving projects, all using popular techniques such as the free-peyote stitch and Dutch spiral. A thorough basics section provides enough hand-holding for even the most intimidated beginner, and every project features an illustration of the entire piece plus an additional detail shot. For something easy, just attach a lovely flower-shaped bead to a leather cord for a chic necklace--or make shimmering faux lariats with oversized glass beads and elaborate multiwoven strands with lapis and a big silver slider. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.
Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide
Author: Janet Evans
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1630223549
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and beaded jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies. In this book, " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" not only do we discuss what's needed to start your own silver & beaded jewelry making venture but also provide several projects you may want to try out. The actual process of turning a piece of silver into a piece of jewelry is not only very technical, but also allows your artistic side to flourish. Once you've finished making silver jewelry either for yourself or for someone else, it can prove extremely satisfying, especially as you watch the piece develop and grow. In addition, after finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. Within this book are some techniques that'll only take a matter of minutes to master, whilst others may require you to spend a little more time practicing them to achieve the right kinds of results. From the outset, this book has been designed for those who have never created jewelry with beads and silver before. However by the end you'll be an expert in the tools of the trade, the supplies you need and some basic skills you can advance upon over time. For more tips and tricks, download " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" now!
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1630223549
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and beaded jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies. In this book, " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" not only do we discuss what's needed to start your own silver & beaded jewelry making venture but also provide several projects you may want to try out. The actual process of turning a piece of silver into a piece of jewelry is not only very technical, but also allows your artistic side to flourish. Once you've finished making silver jewelry either for yourself or for someone else, it can prove extremely satisfying, especially as you watch the piece develop and grow. In addition, after finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. Within this book are some techniques that'll only take a matter of minutes to master, whilst others may require you to spend a little more time practicing them to achieve the right kinds of results. From the outset, this book has been designed for those who have never created jewelry with beads and silver before. However by the end you'll be an expert in the tools of the trade, the supplies you need and some basic skills you can advance upon over time. For more tips and tricks, download " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" now!
The Beautiful Beaded Home
Author: Anne Cox
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579906832
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Aimed at crafters of all levels who want to embellish their homes in a contemporary and elegant fashion, this volume contains a range of projects using glimmering, shimmering beads. Projects include lampshades, frames, pillows and ornaments.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579906832
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Aimed at crafters of all levels who want to embellish their homes in a contemporary and elegant fashion, this volume contains a range of projects using glimmering, shimmering beads. Projects include lampshades, frames, pillows and ornaments.