Download or read book Beaded Elegance written by Martingale & Company and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break out the beads! Add a touch of glamour to every room in the house with great ideas that require only a handful of beads and a few simple tools. Among the 16 projects featured are a lamp shade, a table runner, and holiday ornaments. Designs combining beads with wire, fabric, glass, or metal are also covered.
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.
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.
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.
Download or read book Best of Bead and Button Beaded Necklaces written by Editors of Bead&Button Magazine and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2012-08-29 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 great attention-getting necklace projects that range in style from fancy to fanciful. Teaches stringing, stitching, and wire work.
Download or read book Casual Bead Elegance Stitch by Stitch written by Eve Leder and published by Kalmbach Publishing Co. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casual Bead Elegance, Stitch by Stitch features 24 projects in timeless bead stitches, starting with simple applications and expanding each stitch with more elaborate pieces. Though the focus is on learning and applying specific techniques, the resulting projects are wearable and casually elegant, using beads in any beader's collection (seed beads, crystals, pearls, gemstones, and shaped beads). Whether the goal is to learn and perfect a stitch or merely to follow the instructions for weaving lovely projects, you will find plenty of earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces to make and wear in this collection. Stitches include ladder, right-angle weave, cubic right-angle weave, herringbone, square stitch, circular brick stitch, and peyote stitch.
Download or read book Beaded Necklaces written by and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the easiest form of beading, making necklaces may also be the most rewarding. Just a few basic tools and techniques can turn a handful of beads into a spectacular piece of jewelry! Now the editors of Bead&Button, America's leading beading magazine, have made it even easier to create stunning necklaces. This collection gathers more than thirty of the finest necklace projects ever featured in the magazine. Editor-tested, beader-approved, these projects are sure to inspire many beautiful creations from crafters everywhere.
Download or read book Betsy Beads written by Betsy Hershberg and published by XRX Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft.
Download or read book The Art of Beaded Beads written by Jean Campbell and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaders everywhere are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide. now in a paperback version, offers them a blast of inspiration, with 40 fabulous designs from today?s finest beadwork artists. Ranging from understated to pure dazzling glam, these projects showcase a range of innovative techniques. Among the standouts: a peyote-stitched Tetrahedron Beaded Bead; a Peek-A-Boo Bead, using steel nuts from the hardware store; and a cylinder-shaped Pi?ata Bead, decorated with smaller beads resembling tiny, colorful party balloons.
Download or read book Marcia DeCoster s Beads in Motion written by Marcia DeCoster and published by Lark Jewelry & Beading. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features twenty-four beadwoven jewelry projects that showcase movement from a simple drop that swings from chains to elaborate pieces with intricate components that spin around a core of beads or along a beaded base.
Download or read book Love and Beads written by Emi Takamatsu and published by Japan Publications Trading. This book was released on 2005 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning collection of original design featuring Swarovski crystal beads. Includes clear instructions for dozens of contemporary, wearable designs.
Download or read book Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads written by Kim Gover and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to string beautiful jewelry using glass beads, pearls, and semiprecious stones with this all-in-one bead directory and design guide. Featuring more than 75 projects from a selection of international designers, this resource teaches crafters foolproof rules for successful designs including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Beginning with simple stringing examples that are cross-referenced to the relevant technique, each project includes beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, a shopping list of all the main components, and a unique easy-to-follow stringing diagram, making this an ideal companion for the beginning designer, more seasoned beaders in need of a refresher, and veteran crafters.
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.
Download or read book French Beaded Designs written by Donna DeAngelis Dickt and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's amazing that objects so beautiful can come from such simple techniques! These French beaded flowers sparkle, shine, and surprise, and yet they're made just by stringing beads on wire and wrapping them around to form stems and petals. Some of these flowers serve as eye-catching ornaments; others are sublimely practical, such as napkin rings and tiebacks. Follow the well-illustrated instructions to craft wildflowers, roses, daisies, tulips, anemones, and hydrangeas. For each one, there's a "What You Need to Know" and "What You Will Learn" box as guidance. The dazzling items include Black Tie Candleholders, Forsythia Urn, Lamp Shade, Tulip Tin, Clay Pot Critters, and Mistletoe Ball."A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club."
Download or read book Embellishing with Beads written by Nancy Nehring and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in Paper From evening gowns to sofa pillows, bags to scarves, beads add sophistication and glamour wherever they're applied. And using the tips and techniques in this full-color guide, you can easily select the right beads for your project, prepare the fabric, and develop and transfer your own creative patterns--whether starting from scratch or adding beads to ready-to-wear garments and accessories. Attractive photographs of glittering, colorful beaded items will inspire you to begin right away.
Download or read book Beaded Bracelets to Knit written by Leslieanne Beller and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of these 15 exciting bracelet designs by Leslieanne Beller gives you the opportunity to add more color and sparkle to your life--with knitting! Using embroidery floss and beads, you can knit the bracelets as shown, or change the floss and bead colors to create jewelry that's uniquely yours. We have included Bracelet Basics to help you in knitting with polyester floss, choosing the best bead size, and adding closures to get an even, professional finish. You'll also see how easy it is to add charms to your bracelet. And by following the instructions for pattern variations, you can custom-fit these designs for any size wrist. What lovely gifts to make for your friends or yourself!
Download or read book Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners A Complete and Step by Step Guide written by Janet Evans and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
