The Bead Jewelry Bible

Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood.



With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.



Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!

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The Bead Jewelry Bible

Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood.



With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.



Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!

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The Bead Jewelry Bible

The Bead Jewelry Bible

by Dorothy Wood
The Bead Jewelry Bible

The Bead Jewelry Bible

by Dorothy Wood

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Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood.



With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.



Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780715338704
Publisher: David & Charles
Publication date: 06/29/2011
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 734,481
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author


Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, crafter and author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beader's Bible (2008) and Crystal Jewelry Creations (2010).

Table of Contents

Introduction



BEADS:

Basics

Large Beads

Small Beads

Finishes

Bead Alternatives



COLOUR AND DESIGN:

Creating with Colour

Colour Inspiration

Planning Your own Jewellery

Designing a Necklace



MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

Stringing Material

Wire and Chain

Equipment



FINDINGS:

Basics

Finishing

Design Details



STRINGING:

Choosing Thread

Adding Fastenings

Beading Wire

Multiple Strands

Spacing Beads

Thong, Cord and Rope



WIRE:

Basic Techniques

Coiling

Jump Rings

Making Findings

Making Rings

Working with Chain



BEAD STITCHES:

Getting Started

Beaded Ropes

Tubular Netting

Right–Angle Weave

Flat Bead Weaving

Medallions

Bezels

Netting



BEAD EMBROIDERY:

Getting Started

Line Stitches

Embroidery Stitches

Finishing Techniques



MAKING BEADS, CHARMS AND PENDANTS:

Beaded Beads

Paper

Fabric and Fibres

Polymer Clay

Metal Clay

Plastic



PROJECTS:

Juicy Pearls

Crystal Statement Ring

Silky Pearl Bracelet

Briolette Beauty

Briar and Bramble Necklace

Ice Cream Sundae Necklace

Cosmic Links

Net and Rope Bracelet

Hana-Ami Earrings

Deep Pool Ring

Bead Encrusted Bib

Feather and Fabric Brooch



Bead Details

Suppliers

Acknowledgements

Index

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