: Make Beautiful Jewelry While Mastering Six Basic Beading Stitches In this book, the author shows crafters how to make more colorful and unique beaded pieces using off-loom techniques.You will learn a variety of stitches that will enable them to weave beads into flat fabric or 3-dimensional objects with a single needle and thread. And even though the finished projects may look complicated, each piece is simple enough for a beginner to complete in only one to two hours.
The first two sections of Beadweaving Brilliance 2 include detailed, step-by-step directions for making rings, necklaces, bracelets, lariattas, earrings, chokers, brooches, eyeglass chains and straps using the different stitches (peyote, spiral rope, daisy chain, herringbone, brick, right angle, etc.). A third section serves as an Inspiration Gallery, in which vibrant full-color photographs showcase masterpieces by the author and other bead artists. The book concludes with a guide to tools and materials, fundamental techniques and a directory of basic stitches. Enjoyable and satisfying, the projects in Beadweaving Brilliance 2 will let you express their individuality and create gorgeous beaded ornaments for themselves or for special friends, family and loved ones.
: 30 Flexible Beading Wire Jewelry Projects Authors uses flexible beading wire as a key design element in creating these thirty fun and fashionable jewelry projects. By exposing the wire, jewelry pieces are bright and colorful, and the wire adds texture to the design. The pieces in this book create a universal appeal with the wire being just as important as the beads. All types of jewelry makers will enjoy these modern, up-to-date styles.
: 30 Romantic Jewelry Projects Wonderful book on the art of beadweaving! Great color combinations and interesting designs. More of an intermediate to advanced level book.
: 25 Jewelry Designs from a Master Artist Take a fun class with incredibly popular Japanese beader Sonoko Nozue as if you were right there in person at a bead show -- but instead of learning one piece, you'll make 25! This unique entry in the best-selling Beadweaving Master Class series -- Sonoko's first book in English -- offers 25 stylish projects showcasing her signature melding of traditional Japanese style with modern dramatic flair. These designs are romantic, exquisite, and one-of-a-kind. Sonoko's instructions include illustrations as well as some inspiring beauty shots of the jewelry featuring lovely model photography with a gorgeous Japanese aesthetic.
A gallery of additional beadwork from Sonoko will further inspire beaders in their creative explorations.
: Designs from Stringing to Beadweaving This book includes projects with a range of techniques and skill levels. So its a good choice for anyone looking for some inspiration. The directions are exactly what we have come to expect from the author - very easy to follow with great tips included.
