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The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving

Author : Carol Wilcox Wells
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781579905330
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (53 download)

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Book Synopsis The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving by : Carol Wilcox Wells

Download or read book The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving written by Carol Wilcox Wells and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Elegant contemporary jewelry....What artist-author Wells and her 30 colleagues conjure up in more than 30 bracelets, earrings, and necklaces is nothing short of breathtaking. All the projects can be readily mastered by beginners....One hundred percent of the fundamentals, from graphic illustrations and charts to accompanying text and great color photographs.” —Booklist.

Maggie Meister's Classical Elegance

Author : Maggie Meister
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781600596919
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (969 download)

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Book Synopsis Maggie Meister's Classical Elegance by : Maggie Meister

Download or read book Maggie Meister's Classical Elegance written by Maggie Meister and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By combining multiple beadweaving stitches, designer Maggie Meister captures patterns and motifs inspired by ancient jewelry, mosaics and architectural elements in 20 sophisticated jewelry designs. Her Oplonti bracelet, for example, references the floral motifs and columns painted in ancient Roman frescos. The Matriarch's Cuff builds on the design of a 17th century Jewish wedding ring; the Sappho Necklace incorporates designs from ancient mosaics; and the Santa Sofia Pendant borrows shapes from the onion-dome churches of Eastern Europe.--From publisher description.

Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence

Author : Marcia DeCoster
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600592928
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (929 download)

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Download or read book Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence written by Marcia DeCoster and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Right angle weave is an essential, versatile stitch for creating fantastic beadwork. In Marcia Decoster's Beaded Opulence--the latest entry in Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the popular beading teacher presents more than 20 magnificent contemporary jewelry projects to make with right angle weave. From the elegant Etruscan Treasure necklace to the sophisticated Fanfare bracelet, Marcia's skill-building projects will teach you how to create supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers. Complete with an inspiring gallery of right angle weave work, this beautifully photographed book will enable you to make spectaular piecs of eye-catching complexity and depth"--Back cover.

Beading with Cabochons

Author : Jamie Cloud Eakin
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781579907181
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Beading with Cabochons written by Jamie Cloud Eakin and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It's the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons--a flat piece of rock or mineral--and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled, or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. For something dramatic, combine more than one cabochon in a single piece. Or, instead of natural stone, use dichroic glass or other found objects. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.

Beading with Filigree

Author : Cynthia Deis
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600591877
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)

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Book Synopsis Beading with Filigree by : Cynthia Deis

Download or read book Beading with Filigree written by Cynthia Deis and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweler’s treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling Beading with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning; and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techniques for combining the beads with the filigree. Release your creativity on projects packed with high-end style. The Dinner at Eight Necklace weds diamond-shaped filigree connectors with sparkly crystal beads. Whimsical Whirlwind Earrings feature painted filigree and silk ribbon that provide a surprising pop of color. Every piece is gorgeous!

Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving

Author : Laura McCabe
Publisher : Beadweaving Master Class
ISBN 13 : 9781600595141
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving written by Laura McCabe and published by Beadweaving Master Class. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Laura McCabe creates elaborate beaded embellishments which she combines into stunning jewelry. These graceful forms are also ideal for embellishing garments or fiber artworks. Her definitive guide to weaving and embroidering with beads is the third volume in the bestselling Beadweaving Master Class series. Combining traditional techniques with modern materials, and showcasing a wide variety of bead types, it offers 18 opulent pieces of jewelry incorporating motifs drawn from the natural world, such as flora and fauna, art nouveau designs, and geometric forms."--Publisher's description.

Beading Vintage-style Jewelry

Author : Marty Stevens-Heebner
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781600590702
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis Beading Vintage-style Jewelry by : Marty Stevens-Heebner

Download or read book Beading Vintage-style Jewelry written by Marty Stevens-Heebner and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage style is now--and with its rich colors and classic designs, timeless romanticism and old-world elegance, it’s the look that every jewelry maker and wearer craves. These 50 eye-catching and wide-ranging beaded projects show exactly why, from dangling cloisonn� beads on a rich, velvet ribbon choker to glittering blue and green crystals paired with silver filigree in a stunning necklace-and-earring combo. Even those who have never strung a bead or looped a wire before can make these in no time, thanks to the authors’ easy-to-follow guidance and clever ideas for giving old pieces a chic makeover. Helpful tips, variations, and historical tidbits are scattered throughout, providing additional insight.

Beading with Charms

Author : Katherine Duncan Aimone
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781600590191
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Beading with Charms written by Katherine Duncan Aimone and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner projects: fairy garden, never too many, waterfall, vintage, bold and beautiful, Paris, southwest, trinkets, faces, rocker chic, outrageous, flower power, pennies from heaven, Intermediate projects: mementos, eclectic, springtime, fiesta, grammy's baubles, olde world, divine, sunset, whirlpool, talisman, droplets, waves, flight of fancy, heart to heart, yee haw, forever yours, true love, city nights, woodland, northern lights, talking leaves, orient express.

Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue

Author : Sonoko Nozue
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781454702788
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue written by Sonoko Nozue and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a fun class with Japanese beader Sonoko Nozue, as if you were right there in person at a bead show -- but instead of learning one piece, you'll make 25. Sonoko's first book in English -- offers 25 stylish projects showcasing her signature melding of traditional Japanese style with modern dramatic flair. Sonoko's instructions include illustrations as well as some inspiring beauty shots of the jewelry featuring model photography with a Japanese aesthetic.

Beading Across America

Author : Sherry Serafini
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
ISBN 13 : 0871167220
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Beading Across America written by Sherry Serafini and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2012-08-29 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautiful celebration of national bead artisans and their native regions, readers will gain a perspective on how artists’ locations can influence their work. Beaders of all skill levels will enjoy the stories behind the artists and this expansive collection of 30 unique projects presented by some of the top names in the hobby including Sherri Serafini, Amy Katz, and Paulette Baron. Each artist presents a piece, tells the story behind it, and offers how-to instructions. Projects are inspirational for anyone who loves beading.

Bead Romantique

Author : Lisa Kan
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620332647
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Bead Romantique written by Lisa Kan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by art history, this step-by-step guidebook features 17 designs influenced by the Gothic, Renaissance, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras reinterpreted in the artist's distinctive, contemporary style. Emphasizing a mix of vintage findings, beads, lamp work, buttons, and modern components, this jewelry brings a feminine mystique and sophistication to ordinary beadwork. Each project builds on simple elements to create sophisticated designs and incorporate off-loom seed bead weaving, stringing, and wirework. Projects include a scalloped chain necklace, pearl Ndebele earrings and bracelet set, mesh pearl bracelets, bohemian drop earrings, a Victorian diamond cuff, and more. Novice beaders will increase their skills and beading confidence while progressing through projects while advanced beaders will find exciting new challenges. This guide includes expert design and technique tips and tricks, detailed instructions and illustrations for every project, information on finding special classical beads, and ways to make modern components look vintage. Beaders will delight in the variety of methods to create elegant, feminine, and romantic heirloom-quality jewelry.

Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork

Author : Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600592775
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork written by Diane Fitzgerald and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.

Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry

Author : Ray Hemachandra
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781454703167
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry by : Ray Hemachandra

Download or read book Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry written by Ray Hemachandra and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This beautiful and inspiring book gathers photographs of 500 of the most breathtaking beaded jewelry designs created in recent years. The techniques the beaders employ are as varied as the aesthetic sensibilities they bring to their gorgeous creations and include beadweaving in every stitch imaginable, embroidery, quilling, loom weaving, and kumihimo braiding, as well as basic stringing, simple wirework, and fine metalwork. Sometimes, a bead maker's focal piece simply is set in a straightforward, unpretentious, and beautiful design. Virtually all of the world's most famous beaders who make jewelry have pieces included -- including Carol Wilcox Wells, Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster, Jamie Cloud Eakin, Huib Petersen, Paulette Baron, Sabine Lippert, Sherry Serafini, Margie Deeb, Maggie Meister, Melanie Potter, Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell, Laura McCabe, Suzanne Golden, Jean Campbell, Rachel Nelson-Smith, Eva Dobos, and many more -- but we also present work from many artists who have never been published before. All together, this extensive, international, and fabulous survey of 500 pieces includes work from nearly 300 artists from 30 countries and reveals the striking vision and ambition of today's beading community. Every beader, jeweler, and crafter will want Showcase 500 beaded jewelry in their collection"--

Beadweaving

Author : Carol Wilcox Wells
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600590399
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Beadweaving written by Carol Wilcox Wells and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Masters series offers crafters an engaging and up-to-date survey of the finest contemporary work by approximately 40 leading artists. Beadweaving takes the spotlight here with each designer showcasing his or her work. Photos throughout.

Sherry Serafini's Sensational Bead Embroidery

Author : Sherry Serafini
Publisher : Union Square & Company
ISBN 13 : 9781454710370
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Sherry Serafini's Sensational Bead Embroidery written by Sherry Serafini and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible guide to bead embroidery from Sherry Serafini--one of the world's most acclaimed bead artists and teachers. Sherry Serafini's sensational pieces have won admirers for their lavish and richly beaded surfaces. Here, she explains the fundamentals behind her work, from stitches to color theory, and lays out 25 beautifully textured projects. The stunning designs range from a Spiked Angel Brooch to a "Bling Ring," and each one features fabulous focal-point beads--including a polished stone cabochon and a scintillating crystal rivoli.

One Big Beautiful Bead

Author : Sarah McConnell
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781600590641
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book One Big Beautiful Bead written by Sarah McConnell and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Beading with Brick Stitch

Author : Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781883010720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Beading with Brick Stitch written by Diane Fitzgerald and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 including increasing, decreasing, and finishing offer beaders the expertise to create their own beautiful brick stitch works of art.