Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Beading Illustrated written by Georgene Muller Lockwood and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bead is imbued with history, a compact record of human ingenuity and creativity. Beads are, quite simply, beautiful. One of the great things about beading is that it can be extremely easy or very complicated, according to how much time or patience one is willing to give to it. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Illustratedgives readers all the skills they need to do many of the different kinds of beadwork made all over the world. Included are hundreds of step-by-step instructions and simple samples to make for each technique, more advanced projects, and finally resources to broaden beading knowledge and crafting expertise. Readers will learn how to make their own beads from wood, clay, or found objects; understand the intricacies of fasteners and clasps; design their own beaded jewellery; work with wire and assorted threading techniques; bead on fabric and fibres or looms; and more!
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to Beading Projects written by Georgene Lockwood and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you learned to bead but are tired of paying too much money for incomplete project books? Try The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Projects Illustrated, a full-colour, step-by-step instruction book for beginning to intermediate beaders featuring 50 fun projects to wear or make for friends!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Beading Basics written by Georgene Lockwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes all the fundamentals readers need to know to enjoy the craft and create successful projects. Clear, well-illustrated instructions guide readers through each step of beading for jewelry and home crafts, including choosing a design and beads, selecting clasps and other findings, stringing on different materials, weaving off and on a loom, working with wire, and finishing any project. • Expert advice on mastering stringing and weaving techniques, plus specialty techniques such as beading flowers, beaded embroidery, and various beaded embellishments. • Choose the best color, size, and shape of beads and the right connectors, fasteners, and clasps for any project • Tons of crisp, instructional black-and-white photos and line drawings
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated written by Barbara Breiter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and completely revised edition of one of the most popular Complete Idiot's Guidesever published! Now in the Illustrated format, with loads of photographs and helpful line drawings. All new patterns. Step-by-step directions help even beginners learn to knit and crochet more easily.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Making Metal Jewelry written by Nancy Lee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with step-by-step instructions and color photos, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Making Metal Jewelry explains essential techniques — soldering, smithing, stamping, hammering, casting, riveting, and wiring. Readers will learn how to work with easily obtainable but beautiful metals while making a dozen original projects — along the way, discovering alternate methods, ways to correct mistakes, safety tips, online video instruction, and more.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sewing Illustrated written by Carole Ann Camp and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing 101 - a complete guide that gets readers sewing in no time - from hand-sew no sew projects without patterns to easy home decorating projects like pillows and table runners, placemats, and simple drapes to a basic wardrobe - tops, skirts, pants, and a three-hour dress!
Download or read book Complete Illustrated Guide to Beading and Making Jewellery written by Ann Kay and published by Hermes House. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making and decorating your own accessories is a creative and satisfying way to add a unique personal character to everyday life. This beautiful compendium presents how-to techniques and stylish projects to make. There are wonderful ideas for crafting rings, bangles, necklaces and earrings, enamelled metal, decorative felt, painted leather and machine embroidery. Larger-scale items include decorations for book covers, photograph frames, table settings, a beaded splashback for a bathroom, a contemporary chandelier, and a decorated throw for a bedroom.With plenty of inspiration from leading craftspeople, this volume is a must for every crafter.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Needlework written by Mary Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-11-09 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for anyone who is interested in learning or re-learning the art of embroidery or needlepoint. Containing a history of needlecrafts, as well as an updated look at its uses for your home and wardrobe, it explains how to deal with such concepts as color, balance, scale, and texture, and how to incorporate your own personal syle. Everything you need to know about the art of embroidery, including needle and thread types, materials, stitch types, frames, techniques, enlarging or reducing designs, monogramming, and project ideas, is in this book.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Simple Home Improvements written by David Tenenbaum and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home sweet home improvements—with more than 300 photos and illustrations. This definitive guide takes readers step-by-step through the most popular improvements around the house—from installing wood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring to resurfacing countertops and framing a new interior wall. With photos and illustrations and easy-to-understand how-to instructions, readers will be able to make repairs and improvements themselves without having to call expensive contractors. • Provides instructions for the most common projects such as installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, installing flooring, and more • Includes a visual glossary with 300-400 how-to photos and illustrations • For the true beginner—instruction is presented in a non-intimidating, visually accessible format
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Beading Making Jewelry written by Ann Kay and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for beading and jewelry projects, discussing the materials, tools, and equipment used.
Download or read book The Practical Illustrated Guide to Beading and Making Jewellery written by Ann Kay and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafts.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Organizing Your Life written by Georgene Muller Lockwood and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our fast-paced society one of the best and simplest ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing Your Life, Georgene Lockwood helps readers do just that. •New information on 'clutter disorders,' how to distinguish a serious problem from simply needing a new system, and how to get help, including creative solutions and professional resources. •Expanded information on how to get ahead through organization with new tips on managing electronic clutter at work, how to use those new cell phone features to keep your contacts straight, and managing business correspondence. •New information about online banking, bill paying, trading, and credit repair, and how this new technology can keep your finances healthy through the organization systems they offer.
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Beading Making Jewelry written by Ann Kay and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic crafter's compendium of creative and original projects, featuring techniques and more than 175 unique handcrafted personal and home accessories to make.
Download or read book Beading written by Diana Vowles and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, this book also serves as an excellent refresher course. It offers a practical review of bead jewelry making techniques, with straightforward instructions and clear step-by-step diagrams. Readers are taken back to the very beginning to help them learn about the tools they will need, how to care for them, and the materials they will work with. Three simple practice projects are provided for making a pair of earrings, a simple necklace, and fringing a scarf. A guide to weaving beads on a loom includes two easy-to-follow beadweaving designs plus advice for creating original designs.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Crafts With Kids written by Georgene Lockwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1988-06-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of budget-friendly projects include edible homemade goodies, holiday decorations, toys, musical instruments, and gifts made from wood, metal, glass, leather, clay, and found objects.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques written by Jane Davis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-03-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaded elegance at its best Beads can go everywhere, from intricate home decor accents to dazzling jewelry. Learn how to create unique, beaded works of art yourself in this complete guide of beading techniques. Even if you have never worked with beads before, you'll quickly learn how to bead like the pros. After introducing basic terms and tools, Jane Davis guides you through more than a dozen techniques, and you will complete samples to reinforce the skills learned. If you are an experienced beader, you will not be disappointed - advanced techniques and projects are included just for you. This complete guide of beading techniques includes: • Brick and ladder stitch • Loomwork • Peyote stitch • Crochet • Knitting • Tambourwork • Tatting • Wirework 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as: • Jewelry • Pinch purse • Table settings • Pincushion • Christmas ornaments • Business can holder • Lampshade • Boxes Perfect for beaders of all skill levels, The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques is fully illustrated with lavish photos of antique and contemporary beadwork.
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide Big Book of Needle Arts and Crafts written by Laura Ehrlich and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide Big Book of Needle Arts and Craftsis the quintessential reference book for needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and more! With 800 pages of information and projects, this book is the ultimate how-to! Includes patterns for making afghans, hats, window treatments, pillows, and more!
