Beaded Allure: Beadweaving Patterns for 25 Romantic Projects by Kelly Wiese (ISBN-13: 9781600617683) Author Bio: Kelly Wiese, a beader of twelve years & former bead shop owner, teaches beading at venues such as Bead & Button. Kelly spends much of her time designing new project kits to sell for her classes & at consumer shows. Summary: After being walked through 10 standard beading stitches, readers are given patterns & instruction (complete step-by-step) for 25 delicate & feminine projects, all with a soft, romantic aesthetic. This title features a variety of stitches (brick, herringbone, peyote, picot, chain & more) to execute & combine into projects that will excite beadweavers, regardless of skill level. RRP: £12.99 Publication Date: 28 May 2010 Imprint: North Light Books Pagination: 144 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 10ISBN-13: 9781600617683 ...

Beaded Colorways: Freeform Beadweaving Projects & Palettes by Beverly Gilbert (ISBN-13: 9781600613180) Author Bio: Prior to nurturing her creative interests, Beverly Ash Gilbert worked in the aerospace industry. In 2003, she founded Gilbert Designs, LLC, & began teaching beading workshops. She teaches all over the United States & at the Bead & Button Show, where her classes consistently sell out. Summary:" Beaded Colorways" offers readers inspiration & direction for working with colour & creating custom colour mixes
- which the author calls bead soups
- based on colours in nature & other sources. In addition to learning how to mix colours, readers will learn how to combine beads with metal work & expand several basic off-loom beadweaving techniques such as peyote, netting, waves & free form stitches. This title features twenty step-by-step projects that combine the colour work & beadweaving to create exquisite, inspirational projects. RRP: £12.99 Publication Date: 26 Feb 2010 Imprint: North Light Books Pagination: 128 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 15ISBN-13: 9781600613180

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Beading in No Time by Linda Peterson A piece of unique, handmade jewellery is always more special than something store-bought – so why not learn how to make your own? This beautifully illustrated book shows you how to work with beads to make your own bespoke bracelets, necklaces, brooches & more. Begin with Simple Jewellery Designs & projects you can make in less than an hour. Next, create Fabulous Focals from mixed media like polymer clay, resin & pewter. In the Multi-Strand chapter, choose from bracelets, earrings & necklaces, all with multiple chains & cordings. In Bead Weaving, learn the ancient Japanese Peyote stitch, which is easy & versatile. Get handy with Wire Wrapping, then try out some fabulous Knotted Designs. The Techniques chapter gives all the essentials, from specific stitches to using jump rings & crimp beads, plus embellishments such as tassels. Clear, step-by-step instructions make this book suitable for beginners as well as more experienced jewellery-makers. Each piece can be made quickly & easily, so you'll have your own collection in no time. Paperback 176 pages 300 colour photographs 276 x 208 mm ...

Beautiful H&-stitched Jewellery is packed with alluring & stylish ideas from Japanese textile artist, Emi Iwakiri, for making your own designer necklaces & chokers, bracelets & bangles, brooches & pins. Using traditional Japanese crochet techniques, these adorable designs use fabrics, ribbons, beads, bows & even the scraps in your sewing box. There are stunning ideas & designs here to suit every occasion, from a classic cream silk & pearl necklace – the perfect accessory to the little black dress – to a vintage-style floral belt made from old cashmere sweaters. Try making a luxurious beaded collar to add a touch of glamour to any outfit, or an elegant linen flower to wear in your hair as a corsage. All the projects are guaranteed to bring an element of Eastern style to your wardrobe. Whether you want to create original jewellery for yourself, or to give as presents to friends & family, you are sure to love Emis stylish Japanese designs. & when you have mastered her basic techniques, you will be able to create your own bespoke pieces. Paperback 128 pages 200 colour photographs 235 x 228 mm ...