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Title: The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques by Jane Davis ISBN: 0-87341-967-7 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: wonderful resource
Comment: with this book, the beader gets basic instructions for a dozen different techniques, one of which i have seen nowhere else (beading with tambour work). given the number of techniques covered, the instructions are limited to the absolute basics, but the beader has the chance to at least try a technique to see if she likes it enough to go beyond the basics.
there is also an impressive amount of information about beads, beading tools, thread, etc. the large projects are very good (the netting project is gorgeous), and, for those who just want a practice piece, there are small projects are both quick and attractive. there are also some stunning examples of beadwork for inspiration. the photos are first rate.
AND, there are blank GRAPHS!!! this is one of the best parts of the book--graphs for single and double peyote and brick stitch, for loom and square stitch, are fairly easy to find, but this book has, in addition to all these, graphs for netting, right-angle weave and knitting! and the graphs are full page size, which makes designing easier. the graphs alone are reason enough to buy this book.
the only thing i didn't absolutely love about this book, and the reason for the four stars instead of five, is the illustrations of the techniques. i found them hard to follow, and the square stitch technique is not the best example of this stitch. i have one or two other books with better illustrations, but they are limited in the number of techniques and quality of projects.
however, that is a minor drawback compared to what this book offers. it definitely belongs in the library of any beader.
Rating: 5
Summary: For the Seed Bead Connoisseur
Comment: For the person who loves working with seed beads in close, detailed hand work, there are a lot of techniques to try in this book. Most of the projects involve some type of sewing beads together to create beautiful tapestries for home decoration. There are pieces to be framed and hung, coasters, small bead weavings for decorating other surfaces, such as small boxes. There are projects for decorating lamps with beads and accessories such as small purses and a scissors case. Some projects require you to knit with very small knitting needles, incorporating the beads into the knitting. One project escapes from seed beads momentarily to show how to do wirework to make jewelry items.
There are quite a few stitching techniques used, such as brick, square, ladder, and peyote stitch. The instructions are very good, with large drawings showing the beads and the direction of thread passed through them. One nice touch is that instructions are provided for a small practice piece for some of the techniques.
The projects are beautiful and delicate pieces of art for patient crafters, and for those who have never done this type of work before, there's a lot to learn.
Rating: 5
Summary: WONDERFUL HOW-TO BEAD BOOK!
Comment: This book is beautiful, easy to understand, and includes beading techniques for the beginner up to the most experienced beader. A great source book for beading projects and information.
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Title: The Beader's Companion by Judith Durant, Jean Campbell ISBN: 188301056X Publisher: Interweave Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns for All Ages by Mary E. Harte ISBN: 0943604583 Publisher: Eagles View Publishing Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Quick & Easy Beaded Jewelry by Elizabeth Gourley, Ellen Talbott ISBN: 087349377X Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Irresistible Bead: Designing & Creating Exquisite Beadwork Jewelry by Linda Fry Kenzle ISBN: 0801988438 Publisher: Chilton Book Company Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Best Little Beading Book by Wendy S. Conner ISBN: 0964595702 Publisher: Interstellar Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 November, 1995 List Price(USD): $28.95 |
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