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Books. Beginner's Guide to Beadwork
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Zulu Inspired Beadwork, Diane Fitzgerald
Celebrating the culture of South Africa’s indigenous Zulu population, this craft book showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques. The projects include netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace and are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful hints. Along with novel techniques for netting, wrapping, fringing, and braiding, the history of the Zulu people is also presented, accompanied...
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Beads In Bloom (the Art Of Making French Beaded Flowers) (beadwork How-to Book) (illustrated) (paperback),beadwork How-to Book - By Arlene Baker
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The Rolandere No.528 - A Russian Beaded Bag with unusual loop fringe. The Belle Claire No.524 - A rich looking bag of conventional design. The Brideweld No.522 - A simple effective bag with rows of bead loops separaring a combination of designs. The Kenneth-Field No.525 - Bag made in columns of Bronze and Peacock Beads. The Oaksmere No.526 - Smart round bag with pine cone design in white beads against a dark background. The Hubbard No.523 - Small envelope purse with parallel lines of beads....
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Learn how to make beautiful bags, purses, wallhangings, necklaces, bracelets and more. Over 200 step-by-step photographs illustrate all the techniques: stringing, netting, fringing, Peyote stitch, brick stitch, right-angle weave, herringbone stitch. Wonderful sections on materials and equipment in addition to all the projects.
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The books are compact, inexpensive and have good descriptions, diagrams and some colour photos. As an introduction to Commanche stitch style earrings, they are good basic additions to anyone's library. This having been said, some of the diagrams are over simplified and there is something about the large areas of print throughout the book that I instinctively feel I have to avoid. Did I tell you that I am a firm believer in the saying that "When all else fails, read the instructions"?
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....my son's band teacher is getting married, and he wanted a special gift for her. We got out your ornament books and went through them, and he chose the Fleur de Lace. You recommend that new ornament makers not start with this ornament, but that's the one my son wanted. Anyway, to make a long story short, I have completed the ornament, in record time for me,...
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You've noticed them at stores, practically begging you to take handfuls home: shiny seed beads, tubular bugles, or fancy-shaped drops, ovals and flowers - go right ahead...Arranged in a question-and-answer format, it covers different types of beads, tools and materials, techniques for 18 easy projects (each building on the one before), and an additional 14 with a little more challenge. Try gluing, stringing on wire and on jewellery components, incorporating knotting, using pressure crimps, stitching...
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Step-by-step procedures for doing Indian beadwork, from loom beading to rosettes, with descriptions and illustrations of each technique. Photos of such items like belts, bags, moccasins, clouts, etc. 14 pages of color designs. 65 pages.
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Written by Carrie A. Lyford. Illustrated with photos and drawings. Pages 93 through 116 shows a folio of Sioux designs. Soft cover, 116 pages.
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Softcover, 35- page. Beading projects featuring treasure beads, triangles and cubes. Including Panel Bracelet, Treasure Bracelet and Necklace, Simple Scallop Necklace, Cube Bracelet, Stretch Cuff Bracelet, Multi-Strand Necklace and Bracelets, Wide Edge Bracelet, Fun Stuff Bracelet, Business Card Case, Wheels Bracelet, Zip Beads Bracelet, and Tussy Mussy Necklace.
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Easy-to-follow diagrams and simple instructions enable even beginners to create a host of striking Native American designs. Color-coded patterns for buffalo, kachinas, eagles, and more will add delightful ornamental touches to T-shirts, lend distinctive touches to handbags, headbands, and belts, and enhance cushion covers, table linens, and other household accessories.
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This 20 page intermediate level book lets you experiment with creating mood and style using the character in each face, tint, and choice of beads. For example, if you prefer elegant bead art, start with the Mother Time Necklace. If whimsical is your style, look at the Mermaid necklace. Either way, you are going to have a lot of fun.
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“The projects use conventional bead-weaving techniques and all are fully charted, with detailed instructions....a delightful and unique addition to bead craft books in public libraries.”— Library Journal. “Twenty-three threaded designs—earrings, scissors case, thimble and scarf holders —will empower even those without the eye for a needle to stitch merrily away; it’s truly any novice’s choice of elegant beadwares.”— Booklist .
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SUPER SALE!!! - Was $14.95 - Supplies Limited By Ann Benson. This book will help you discover the variety of jewelry and accessories. You'll find complete descriptions of bead options-glass, bone, rough and decorated ceramic, clay, metal, faux pearls, shells, plastic, wood, and semiprecious stones; the basic tools and components of the craft; techniques for weaving, surface beading, and stringing; and of course a wide variety of designs to choose from. Make wonderful, exciting earrings, pendants...
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INTERWEAVE PRESS-Mastering Beadwork; A Comprehensive Guide To Off-Loom Techniques. This phenomenal book is your ultimate resource for beading knowledge; it is a project book and reference tool wrapped up in one. Learn the basic beading stitches: Peyote Stitch; Dutch Spiral; Netting; Spiral Rope; Right-Angle Weaves; Triangle Weave; Square Stitch; Daisy Chain; Ladder Stitch; Herringbone Stitch; Brick Stitch; African Polygon; and much more! Each of the 13 techniques is explained in detail then demonstrated...
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In addition to being a project book, this book is a great reference tool that will help you as you develop your off-loom beading techniques. Learn all of the basic stitches, and garner inspiration with 63 projects ranging from bracelets and necklaces to rings and earrings. This classroom in a book will set you on the first steps to strengthening your technique and inspiration.
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Netted beadwork has a long and fascinating history, and its versatility is unrivaled by other forms of off-loom beadwork. Well-known author, teacher, and bead designer Diane Fitzgerald presents a vast array of techniques and patterns used to produce this ancient style of beadwork. Netted beadwork requires fewer beads, works up quickly, creates an airy lace-like quality, is lightweight, drapes beautifully, and can be used to cover three-dimensional shapes. Each beading technique is demonstrated with...
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Easy-to-follow diagrams and simple instructions enable even beginners to create a host of striking Native American designs. Color-coded patterns for buffalo, kachinas, eagles and more will add delightful ornamental touches to T-shirts, vests and blouses, lend distinctive touches to handbags, headbands, and belts, and enhance cushion covers, table linens, and other household accessories. An inexpensive do-it-yourself book for successfully completing dozens of beautiful projects for yourself, family...
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Books. Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans
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Findings & Finishings by Sharon Bateman shows you how to use purchased findings or ones you make yourself to professionally complete necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and more.
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A subset of jewelry making, beadwork involves connecting small beads with a needle and thread. These bead stitching techniques are used to make bands of beaded fabric for bracelets, beaded beads, and pendants; flat circles of beads for focal accents, earrings, and pendants; beaded tubes for round bracelet bands or necklaces; and ornate bezels for gemstones. While many other books on the market focus on patterns or on a single technique or type of project, this book will serve as a comprehensive resource...
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