350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!
The ultimate beading reference book.

From the beginner to the consummate professional, 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a beader’s on-call, 24-hour-a-day resource for every beading need.

Starting with the basics and working up to expert tips for a great finish, 350+ Beading Tips is an indispensable reference book that can be used over and over by crafters of all levels. Featuring step-by-step color photographs, clear instructions, and an extensive glossary, this handy guide is an essential resource whether you are stringing, wiring, or bead weaving. The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, starting with the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results. You can even dip in for help with a particular problem! Beginning with instructions for creative knot work, quick and easy stringing, and working with wire, beaders can soon graduate to mixing vintage and modern beads, incorporating charms and findings in their work, and even rescaling and designing their own patterns.

Whether you’re using crystals or seed beads, wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, Jean Power’s 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets has all the answers.

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350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!
The ultimate beading reference book.

From the beginner to the consummate professional, 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a beader’s on-call, 24-hour-a-day resource for every beading need.

Starting with the basics and working up to expert tips for a great finish, 350+ Beading Tips is an indispensable reference book that can be used over and over by crafters of all levels. Featuring step-by-step color photographs, clear instructions, and an extensive glossary, this handy guide is an essential resource whether you are stringing, wiring, or bead weaving. The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, starting with the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results. You can even dip in for help with a particular problem! Beginning with instructions for creative knot work, quick and easy stringing, and working with wire, beaders can soon graduate to mixing vintage and modern beads, incorporating charms and findings in their work, and even rescaling and designing their own patterns.

Whether you’re using crystals or seed beads, wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, Jean Power’s 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets has all the answers.

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350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!

350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!

by Jean Power
350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!

350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!

by Jean Power

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Overview

The ultimate beading reference book.

From the beginner to the consummate professional, 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a beader’s on-call, 24-hour-a-day resource for every beading need.

Starting with the basics and working up to expert tips for a great finish, 350+ Beading Tips is an indispensable reference book that can be used over and over by crafters of all levels. Featuring step-by-step color photographs, clear instructions, and an extensive glossary, this handy guide is an essential resource whether you are stringing, wiring, or bead weaving. The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, starting with the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results. You can even dip in for help with a particular problem! Beginning with instructions for creative knot work, quick and easy stringing, and working with wire, beaders can soon graduate to mixing vintage and modern beads, incorporating charms and findings in their work, and even rescaling and designing their own patterns.

Whether you’re using crystals or seed beads, wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, Jean Power’s 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets has all the answers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781250162762
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date: 03/13/2018
Edition description: Updated
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

JEAN POWER started beading several years ago coming from an artistic background including embroidery and feltmaking. She now designs and sells her own range of jewelry items. She teaches beadwork and is on the committee of the Beadworker's Guild. She is the author of 200 Beading Tips Techniques & Trade Secrets and So Easy...Beading.

Table of Contents

Introduction

About this Book

Getting Started

Beginning with Beads

Seed Beads and More

Vintage Beads

Size and Shape

Cords, Threads, and Memory Wire

Working with Wire

Jewelry-making Tools

Pliers and Wire Cutters

Storage

Planning Your Design

Designing with Color

Designing Necklaces and Bracelets

Essential Findings

Useful Extras

Getting Comfortable

Stringing

Making Aesthetic Choices

Stringing Tips and Tricks

Crimping

Threads and Knots

Using Cord and Ribbon

Using Elastic

Using Memory Wire

Multistrand vs. Illusion Cord

Wirework

Wirework Tips and Tricks

Cutting and Filing Wire

Turned Loops

Making a Coil

Opening and Closing Loops

Adding Texture

Making Wire Findings

Beadweaving

Working with Thread

Quick Tips and Tricks

Ladder Stitch

Brick Stitch

Herringbone Stitch

Peyote Stitch

Square Stitch

Tension Tips

Right-Angle Weave

Tubular Beadwork

Spiral Rope

Chains

Finishing Your Beadwork

Following a Chart

Loom Work

Moving on in Beadweaving

Resources

Glossary

Index

Fold-out Flap

Credits

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