Book Description
They’re the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking, 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists. This color survey has it all: the beads come single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. Julia Skop’s intriguing Secret Surprise showcases clear glass beads with millefiori slices at the ends. Bruce St. John crafts his beads out of diachroic glass, then fuses and coldworks them at the lapidary well after completion. Nebula Black Necklace, from Rene Roberts, features an organic-looking focal bead adorned with fine metal leaf, glass shards, and a subtle dot decoration. An artist’s comment and detail image accompany many of the photos. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Gorgeous, Gorgeous Book!!.......2007-06-11
This book is pure eye candy!! For those who just appreciate beautiful works of art, or those who are involved or learning lampworking, this book is amazing. No instructions, just pictures of finished glass beads, but that is more than enough.
One of the Bibles for Lampwork Beads!.......2007-01-09
Every Beadmaker and collector should have this book in their library!
creative.......2007-01-03
the pieces are selected by great care.they develop your imagination.whether you are a beginner or an advice beader, you should have this book.
Visual Stunner.......2006-08-23
A creative inspiration for all lampworkers & all who appreciate fine beads! Sooo many beads, so little time! You'll never need to ask "what should I try next?"
Lots of Eye Candy!.......2006-06-30
This little book shows a great variety of glass beads. I am amazed what some people can do with soft glass. The book is filled with wonderful color photos of completed jewelry. For the price it is a great value.
Book Description
This is the most complete volume of beading techniques on the market, filled with gorgeous photos of antique and contemporary beadwork that will inspire beaders of any skill level. After learning about the basic terms and tools, readers will explore each technique, including beadweaving, crochet, tambourwork, and wirework, and complete a sampler to reinforce the skill learned. Finally, author Jane Davis offers 30 elegant projects for the home, jewelry box, and sewing room, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert.
- Complete guide of beading techniques, including the brick and ladder stitch, peyote stitch, knitting, and tatting
- 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as table settings, Christmas ornaments, lampshades, a purse, pincushion, and business card holder
- Perfect for beaders of all skill levels
Customer Reviews:
Review of The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques.......2007-03-09
I found this book to be very helpfull. I am a beader and it was helpfull to go back and review techniques and ro learn some new ones. I think this book will be very helpfull to new beaders and other beaders.
WASTE OF MONEY.......2006-12-31
After reading other reviews I couldn't wait to receive this book and try some new techniques. I was VERY disappointed with the instructions -- there is no way I could complete even an "easy" sample project. The instructions were sooooo basic that they were incomplete. This is definitely NOT a book for beginners.
Not what I expected.......2006-10-13
Personally I found this book rather dissapointing. The instructions are very perfunctory and often incomplete. Better instructions on most of the included tecjniques are available free on the web with a bit of searching. It is an interesting book to read but don't expect too much practical help.
Best beading guide ever.......2006-05-02
This is the most complete guide to beading techniques I've ever seen. It covers everything you could possibly want to do with beads, especially seed beads. It covers everything from beadweaving (peyote, brick, herringbone, netting, etc. stitches) to knitting, crocheting, and tatting with beads, to wire work, to bead embroidery. The instructions are wonderfully clear and well-illustrated. There are 2-3 projects to make with each technique, including a small sampler project to get your feet wet. The book is also an invaluable resource for tips and tricks and information on beads and beading.
This is not a very good book for the rawest beginner, nor does it cover the basics of actual knitting or crocheting (but you can easily find basic knitting and crochet stitch directions online or in other books). But if you've had some experience with beading, this book is great, and it will take you to the most advanced beading stages. I'm an intermediate/advanced beader, and am constantly finding new information in this book.
Titled appropriately.......2006-03-13
The book is wonderful. The illustrations on how to do the various stitches are enlarged enough to easily see what's going on. You don't need to puzzle out stuff. Besides the size of the illustrations, they are clear cut with each step having its own picture along with clear written out instructions.
As the title said, its complete. All of the techniques I could think of are in there, plus some I never heard about.
With all of the techniques shown, there are very well written and diagramed instructions, a sample to do to try the technique, and a project that uses that techniqe. There is even a sampler project using all of the samples of each technique at the end.
The photographs are beautiful. The projects they depict are bold, vibrant, and useful at the same time. The pictures of bead crafts that are show as examples of what can be done with beads are stunning.
Besides all this, the section where the tools and wares of beading are mentioned is good. This section also has a how to do basic beading stitches section as well - including the looom.
Book Description
With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork. Transform commercial beads using simple stamping, chasing, and dimpling. Use cold connections to produce riveted and woven beads from sheet and wire. Roll a simple Crescent Roll Bead, and create variations in the form by using patterned, textured, or hammered sheet metal. Crafters will build a repertoire of skills as they progress, and learn numerous ways to embellish the bead’s surface and add decorative elements. An extensive gallery of handmade beads provides a wealth of inspiration.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Inspirational!.......2007-09-14
This is a great metal bead project book. Many of the ideas and techniques were quite inspiring. The author covers most aspects required to carry out the projects but I found the data on stringing the beads and various clasps that could be used lacking. Nonetheless a book worth purchasing.
Classy Beads & Excellent Projects - a complete winner.......2007-09-13
Somehow, I managed to miss this fabulous book. However when I finally got around to purchasing it I kicked myself that it had taken so long. With 40 projects to work your way through you will be kept busy for many weeks, and what lovely projects they are. I found new ideas that could be used in both traditional metal smithing, and could also be applied to Metal Clay.A good solid introduction if needed on the basics of metal smithing, (Sawing, filing, Soldering etc. followed by Cold Connected Beads, Transforming Commercial Beads, Beads from Tubing, Fused Beads, Hydraulic Press Beads and a myriad of other techniques.
Clearly written and beautifully photographed - I can't wait to have some play time at my bench to try out some of these designs. Thanks Pauline.
Making Metal Beads: Techniques,.......2007-06-07
Excellent book! It had great designs and easy instructions on how to create the beautiful beads. It also gives basic instructions for those unfamiliar with metal fabrication
Great Ideas and Clear Instructions.......2007-04-11
This book not only contains some really good ideas but also has excellent clear instructions that are easy to follow. The pictures are in great colour and really display minute detail. The techniques used cover a wide range from simple to complex. This book is an inspirational delight.
All You Keed to Know.......2007-03-09
A very comprehensive book on the making of beads. Having this book earlier would have saved a lot of trial and error!
FG
Book Description
Choosing the right findings and finishing techniques can transform an ordinary piece of jewelry from simple to stunning. This guide describes how to use purchased findings, provides techniques for creating unique ones, and shares innovative ways to finish necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins. Each finding and finishing technique—whether it's a description of a barrel clasp, instructions on making your own beaded clasp, or methods for attaching a pin back—is presented in detail with colorful illustrations and photographs. Projects are integrated throughout the book to illustrate the techniques presented.
Customer Reviews:
Good Ideas .......2007-09-08
I'm pretty much a beginner beader. I've been beading for about two years. Primarily I make bracelets. Often, when trying to use someone's pattern for a bracelet, I get stuck trying to make the clasp. Either I don't have the right beads on hand or I just can't follow what the pattern says. That's when I turn to this little book. I wouldn't be without it. There is a lot of info in here for beginners, but there are also a lot of ideas for finishing your piece. I would recommend this book for anyone who would like a little reminder of the simpler ways to finish your pieces, or for someone who needs some "how to" instruction.
Should be "seed beads" in the title.......2007-06-20
I purchased this book based on the 4 star review ratings and the title. While this is a beatiful book with many great pictures, there is very little on making your own findings. It is mostly about seed beads, something I am not very intersted in. There are also lots of purchased findings, but even a novice like me knows how to use a purchased clasp! If you want to learn how to make your own findings, buy another book. Bead on a Wire is much better and great for begineers.
Findings & Finishings: A Beadwork How to Book.......2007-06-07
Very good book with many findings options; however, I had expected more examples of creating my own findings
Comprehensive.......2007-05-09
This has a very complete complement of the various finding and finishes for all types of jewelry. The instructions were well written and diagrammed. Not a book I would recommend to beginners, but for someone with some experience in beading.
Finding & Finishings: A Beadwork How-To Book.......2007-01-19
I was felt this book is only good for a beginner. And unless you want seed bead projcts with bulky seed beed togles well you may want another book. This book clearly demonstrates things like crimp beads, so if that's what you want this may be helpful to you
Book Description
Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will inspire, instruct, and attract bead- and glass-makers. It's beautiful, easy to follow, and one-of-a-kind.
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across the splendid pages in eye-catching photos are all the most popular types of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass. The most advanced projects are truly remarkable, from floral and sculptural beads to beads that encase images of stars, rainbows, and faces. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Terrrific.......2007-10-13
Great book! My husband read it first, and just kept giving me bits of new info he was learning while he was reading it. The next day he was absorbed in the studio trying out the new techniques he learned from this book. I am in the process of reading it, and am very pleased. It breaks down the techniques from easy to advanced - and has great instructions. Buy it!
Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking.......2007-08-10
The book was as described, well packed and arrived in a very timely fashion. Thanks!
excellent.......2007-06-09
This is an excellent book for beginners. I'm a beginner at beadmaking and this book has explained info regarding all aspects of beadmaking. This a great referrence book. I would recommend this to everyone.
great book!.......2007-05-15
anything you need to know about glass beads and more.
Soft glass though
great boook for beginners.......2007-03-24
"The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking" by Kimberly Adams is a great book for the new lampworker. The instructions are clear, easy to read and understand, and the illustrations are very helpful. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in glass bead making.
Book Description
Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre’s intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow’s masterful Toe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.
Customer Reviews:
The Best Bead Show in Town.......2007-09-22
This is truly a beautiful collection of "beadwork". Not only is it wonderfully diverse in the inspiration department, but the photographs are stellar, too. I got this book for my daughter who works with beads on the same artistic level, but having sent it to her I knew that I needed to have these wonderful images for myself, too. So I have bought two copies so far and will probably by more as gifts for my other art-minded friends. A treasure trove of imaginative art. I highly recommend this book .
a photographic bonanza of beadwork.......2007-08-25
500 Beaded Objects is a feast for the eyes. As a novice in bead work, this book serves to inspire me to let my imagination and creativity run wild!
This book is beautiful.......2006-09-27
This book has a great variety of beadwork techniques that resembles a museum in a book. I can read it over and over and always feel inspired. I love this book.
500 Beaded Objects.......2006-08-31
Great book, wonderful way to spark creative juices. Amazing pieces, such fun to look through. Reccommend this for anyone who is even thinking about beading beyond stringing. Purchased this as a gift for many of my beading buddies, and my daughter and daughter-in-law.
BEST BOOK outthere for BEADING!!.......2006-08-20
The book came in excellent condition, as it should have, it was bought brand new. The contents seem to me to be excellent. I am not the one to whom the book is for, it is a BD gift for my daughter.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent photos, but strange mix of styles with limited instruction..........2007-04-10
Calling these designs "contemporary" is a bit of a stretch. A number of the projects are contemporary, but others are traditional or ancient-style wirework. That said, there are some beautiful projects in this book and they are beautifully photographed. However, there are very few illustrations and the instructions assume an intermediate level of ability. I think beginners would have a tough time with most of the projects in this book. I recommend Bead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry.
okay but rehash of previously published.......2006-06-20
first - the cover seems to have changed - mine has a pair of wire wrapped earrings -secondly, several of the pieces show have been published elsewhere, in magazines . when I buy a hardbound book, I'm assuming it's going to be all new material - or that the publishers will be honest enough to indicate that pieces in it are previously published.
Product Description
A stylish little book of instruction for making seven types of bead rings, with a generous supply of wire and a rainbow of Czech seed beads included. These supplies come packaged in a daisy-shaped caddy with a rotating lid that provides easy access while
Customer Reviews:
Fun fun fun!!!.......2003-07-22
...BR>This is an awesome book made by real people ... and by an awesome company! My cousin has this book and I have done three of the rings already. They are easy to do and the directions are well explained and not too complex.
The rings include: simple ring (you should learn to do this first), twisted ring, chain, vine, butterfly, starburst, and daisy chain. This book has plenty of beads so you can do your favorite rings over and over!
The only complaint I have is there's this stupid bead wheel (you've seen it on the front picture) and the colors get mixed up if you take it on a car trip, or when you're flipping through different colors.
Otherwise, this is a great book and I highly reccomend it for someone who is interested in making bead rings!
Irresistible.......2000-12-07
I tried not to buy this book for a long time. It seemed like I could figure it out myself, and I have a lot of craft books already. There is something so wonderful, however, about having crystal clear instructions and all the right supplies right in front of you. With this book, there's nothing to "figure out" (unless you want to vary the patterns). You can just relax and make some adorable jewelry. These are quick to make and look quite nice. This is another Klutz book that I'll take to the craft class I run with teens. My complaints about the book: the bead wheel doesn't work well--beads get stuck and shoved into other compartments or fall out the sides. The bead colors are mixed together in color families, which is a real pain when you're trying to get all one color. There is variety in colors, but not in beads. A flower bead or two (like the one in one of the book's pictures) would have been nice. Still, the patterns are pretty, quick, and do-able. The variety of representative designs (butterfly, flower) and pretty patterns (chain)is good. It's a fine little book.
a crazy klutz fan.......2000-10-17
this great book provides materials for doing all the rings.the instructions are clear and easy to follow and there are great designs of rings too , like a beautiful butterfly on the ring , a vine... this book is affordable and those who are interested in this, you can start on this book! It's gonna be fun!
Klutz books rule..........2000-06-15
I must say, this is another awesome klutz book. The instructions are clear and well illustrated and easy to follow. The rings are nice, and range from very simple to quite complex. And of course, you can always make bracelets and neclaces as well, just use more wire.
The whole idea behind these books is just so well executed. The seem a little expensive, but they come with everything you need to get started, so really, they aren't. And it saves you that part where you buy the book and then run around spending all sorts of money to make sure that you have everything you need. Or worse, never making anything from the book because you can't be bothered to go out and get what you need. This book, or any of the other klutz books, make excellent gifts for the young or young-at-heart, just for this reason.
One word of warning with this one. I dropped it, and the bead container top popped off. It could have been nasty, this book comes with a lot of beads, and they're tiny! Luckily, only a few were spilled, and I transferred the beads to something a little more secure.
Buy this one and enjoy it. I also recommend hair wraps and hemp bracelets from the same series.
I loved it!.......2000-03-26
Hi! Ok well I just ordered this book again for a niece of mine. I have the book at home and I just love it the instructions are so easy to follow! I would recomend this to anyone who loves beautiful fashionable jewlery!
Amazon.com
This stunning volume utilizes glorious color photos to catalog all types of beads (glass, wood, metal, ceramic, natural, semiprecious, plastic, novelty, and collectible), offer design guidelines on planning jewelry (considerations of bead shape, texture, size, weight, and color), and document various practical considerations (findings, equipment, basic how-tos of creating earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches). The section on themes and special occasions, complete with directions for each project, features designs for evening wear, summer styles, holiday looks, weddings, children's items, and African- and Indian-inspired pieces. Even the purely informational and visual spreads (those without actual how-to instructions) offer endless inspiration and ideas for beaded creations.
Book Description
From the simplest rope of shimmering jet to the opulence of a pair of rainbow-colored earrings, The Book of Beads is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of beads. In lavish photographs, this book catalogs a vast assortment of the world's beads and shows you how to create a wide variety of stunning jewelry.
To help you identify beads and select those you would like to use in your jewelry making, The Book of Beads includes a spectacular full-color photographic guide to more than 1,000 rare, ethnic, and contemporary beads, detailing their origins and special features.
The Book of Beads sets out the indispensable guidelines for creating your own imaginative jewelry designs. It shows how to select and match beads by shape and weight and high-lights effective color mixes.
The core of the book is a series of exciting practical projects showing how to make jewelry for everyday and evening wear, as well as holidays and other special occasions. There are original design ideas for Christmas and wedding jewelry, imaginative creations based on ethnic themes, ideas for beading fabric and accessories, and much, much more. A photographic section guides you step by step through the basic jewelry-making and beading techniques.
The Book of Beads is a stunning and invaluable sourcebook of practical information and inspirational ideas -- the essential companion for every bead enthusiast.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent service.......2007-07-29
Prompt service, awesome price! Deliverd in excellent condition. Even had original cover on it, nice! Thank you!!
A wonderful resource and idea book.......2002-11-29
This beautiful book is full of colour photos that show hundreds of examples of bead types and styles and describes their origins. A whole section is devoted to projects appropriate to each style and the how-to instructions are easy to follow. The only problem is the book doesn't include a bag of beads once you get your appetite whetted! For the beginner and more experienced beader, this is a lovely reference guide and worth the money.
Can't wait to make this stuff!.......2002-09-01
This bead book is like an encyclopedia and gallery in one. I love looking through its wonderful photos of beads and jewelry, and it has added to my store of techniques and design ideas. A large section is dedicated to close-up photos of many types of beads with references to their history and cultural background. It makes me more knowledgeable about what I'm getting when I shop for beads.
The next section has a wonderful display of jewelry, mostly necklaces and earrings, in all kinds of styles, materials, colors -- from light and delicate to chunky and bold. I've gotten a lot of ideas from these to copy or create my own designs.
A section at the end explains various jewelry-making techniques with closeup photos and adequate written instructions. I think just a little prior experience would be helpful in following these fairly simple techniques. There are a couple more pages that clearly show a few methods for sewing beads onto fabric. This is a bead book I will keep returning to for browsing and inspiration.
Bead Fest for the eyes and imagination!.......2002-03-04
The information and the photography in this book is really wonderful. I refer to it time and again for information on particular beads or just to look at the wonderful pictures of beads. I love to collect beads and use them in designs. It is always enjoyable to me to just peruse this book. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in beads,or just for information and ideas.
Look and learn..........2002-02-16
Trying to figure out the name and history behind your most recent flea-market-find beads? Chances are the answers are in this slim, easy-to-overlook book. I've been making bead jewelry for more years than I like to admit, yet I learn something new every time I open this book. All the full-page photographs come with plenty of FYI factoids about beads, which are catagorized by type and color. I've used it to identify everything from rudraksha nuts used in Hindu prayer beads, and batik beads from Kenya, to the Italian name for my favorite African trade beads. The book isn't big on instructions. But if you are looking for ideas or inspiration, it is a wonderfully informative guide.
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