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This is an indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools and materials, before tackling more advanced techniques and projects. It features over thirty 'Bead Something Now' projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewellery to stylish scarves...
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Discover the amazing versatility of beadwork in this scintillating selection of more than thirty projects that you can make in just one weekend. From jewelry and clothing to home accessories and embroidered textiles, there's something here for every taste and level of ability. Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and more. Big Book of Weekend...
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PEARL KNOTTINGDoesn't Need To Be Hard In this very detailed book, with thoroughly-explained instructions and pictures, you are taught a non-traditional Pearl Knotting technique which is very easy for anyone to learn and do. Does not use special tools. Goes slowly step-by-step. Presents a simple way to tie knots and position the knots to securely abut the bead. Anticipates both appeal and functionality. Shows clearly how to attach your clasp and finish...
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Learn how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques, including rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings and more in a dazzling array of styles.
High-profile author, Linda Jones shows how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques and very few specialist materials. Hammering wire is easy and creates texture, form and toughness. Linda has launched her own brand of hammer for this technique, the Whammer, with Beadsmith in the US....
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Tassels are fashionable, fun and easy to make! The 20 projects in this book include a wonderful variety of tassels, made using a range of easy techniques and a few inexpensive materials. Carolyn Schulz has put her jewellery-making expertise to good use to create gorgeous bag charms, decorative key fobs and fashionable jewellery. There are folk-inspired tassels created using colourful threads and frayed fabric strips, leather tassels and small, simple...
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A comprehensive guide to bead embroidery for all skill levels, featuring more than 30 versatile projects.
With over 440 step-by-step photographs, A-Z of Bead Embroidery brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle. Find out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequins and bugle beads, and so much more. Discover the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by their...
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Get started making your own jewelry with this easy and fun guide, featuring techniques for beading, wirework, metalwork, enamel, and polymer clay.
Jewelry Making for Beginners covers it all through accessible step-by-step instruction, with each step illustrated and a complete list of tools and materials. Build your skills starting with the easiest projects and then you take it from there. The book includes basics for making necklaces, bracelets,...
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Transform everyday objects into luxury items with this concise guide to beading!
This quick, easy guide covers the basics of beading, including:
• How to select the perfect beads, threads, and colors
• Essential techniques
• Using embroidery hoops
• Bead suppliers
With a couple of projects to get you started, this book lets you explore the endless creative possibilities of beading.
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GIFTS FROM THE SEA
Gather beautiful beach glass with its mysterious ocean-tumbled shapes and rainbow of bright hues. Add your personal creativity and some basic jewelry making techniques. Enjoy your stunning, wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes!
With gorgeous color photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book teaches the essential skills, like drilling glass, wire wrapping, and texturing metal, to turn your beach-found bounty into attractive...
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11 simple, step-by-step projects that show you how to craft beautiful bead jewelry.
It's easy to make beautiful and elegant beaded jewelry on a loom! Modern looms make it so simple. Even if you've never tried bead weaving before, now's the time to start. Bead Weaving on a Loom shows you how to use needles, thread, and beads to create your own expensive- looking jewelry in beautiful textural patterns. Eleven step-by-step projects are provided for...
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Add dimension and luster to your projects-from sewing to jewelry making to mixed-media art-with tiny, shiny treasures.
Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, experienced teacher Christen Brown shares eight stunning beadwork projects including brooches, bracelets, and wall hangings.
This helpful visual guide to 125 bead-embroidered and bead-woven stitches categorizes each stitch by style, with a second alphabetical index included-and...
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Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory, robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown's traditional and contemporary techniques are, showcased...
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Over 100 unique stitch patterns from Japan's leading embroidery expert!
In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads and buttons using familiar stitches as well as a few lesser-known ones. Her detailed instructions and lovely suggestions on how to combine and display the finished pieces will inspire you!
The unique patterns in this book...