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Beading with Crystals

Author : Katherine Duncan-Aimone

Publisher : Lark Books (NC)

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 33,7 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600590368

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Book Description

Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker’s material of choice. They’re the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework (looping, wrapping, coiling). Then they’re ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.



Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads

Author : Barbara Case

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 343 pages

File Size : 42,58 MB

Release : 2007-10-19

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0715330578

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Book Description

Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.



Beading with Cabochons

Author : Jamie Cloud Eakin

Publisher : Lark Books

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 47,89 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781579907181

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With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It's the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons--a flat piece of rock or mineral--and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled, or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. For something dramatic, combine more than one cabochon in a single piece. Or, instead of natural stone, use dichroic glass or other found objects. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.



Crystal Brilliance

Author : Anna Elizabeth Draeger

Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 49,36 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780871162953

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Book Description

Offers instructions, illustrations, patterns, and techniques for thirty beading projects that include alternative design options.



Beading with Filigree

Author : Cynthia Deis

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 14,47 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781600591877

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Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweler’s treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling Beading with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning; and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techniques for combining the beads with the filigree. Release your creativity on projects packed with high-end style. The Dinner at Eight Necklace weds diamond-shaped filigree connectors with sparkly crystal beads. Whimsical Whirlwind Earrings feature painted filigree and silk ribbon that provide a surprising pop of color. Every piece is gorgeous!



Crystal Play

Author : Anna Draeger

Publisher : Kalmbach Books

Page : 113 pages

File Size : 18,15 MB

Release : 2013-04-22

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0871167816

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Book Description

Anna Elizabeth Draeger’s book Crystal Play is a treat for beaders who are captivated by the versatility of crystals in jewelry. Stitchers will explore even more combinations of crystals, new crystal shapes, seed beads, and even some new bead shapes like Tila and peanut beads. Anna showcases these crystals using techniques that include plenty of favorite stitches such as peyote, St. Petersburg chain, herringbone, and right-angle weave. But Anna also includes a few surprise alternatives, like crossweave, fringe technique, and easy wireworking. The projects include many bracelets (which readers love as they are quick and satisfying), a few necklaces, and many bonus design variations (earrings, rings, pendants). Anna’s playful, imaginative look is what truly sets this book apart!



Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads

Author : Kim Gover

Publisher : Interweave

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,64 MB

Release : 2009-04-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781596681040

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Book Description

Learn to string beautiful jewelry using glass beads, pearls, and semiprecious stones with this all-in-one bead directory and design guide. Featuring more than 75 projects from a selection of international designers, this resource teaches crafters foolproof rules for successful designs including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Beginning with simple stringing examples that are cross-referenced to the relevant technique, each project includes beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, a shopping list of all the main components, and a unique easy-to-follow stringing diagram, making this an ideal companion for the beginning designer, more seasoned beaders in need of a refresher, and veteran crafters.



Jill Wiseman's Beautiful Beaded Ropes

Author : Jill Wiseman

Publisher : Lark Books (NC)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 17,62 MB

Release : 2012

Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES

ISBN : 9781454703563

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Book Description

Features 24 beaded rope designs. From dainty to heavy and from simple to outrageously textured, this title contains beautiful and wearable necklace, lariat, bangle and bracelet projects that utilise such popular stitch techniques as spiral rope, peyote and oglala.



Knit with Beads

Author : Kalmbach Publishing Company

Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Page : 20 pages

File Size : 43,71 MB

Release : 2005-05-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780890244784

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Book Description

Knitting and beading can blend. Projects include spool-knitted wire and bead jewelry, elegant purses highlighted with beaded fringes, and more.



Little Bead Boxes

Author : Julia S. Pretl

Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA

Page : 113 pages

File Size : 15,22 MB

Release : 2011-01-04

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1616733195

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Book Description

Learn to craft one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes no matter your skill level with this assortment of twelve charming beadwork designs. Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked boxes. Four-color photographs of each of the 12 designs introduce each set of instructions. Detailed drawings illustrate the beading techniques.