Overview
Discover the basics of beading and beyond!
If you've been tempted by the beauty of beaded jewelry and home decorating pieces, but second guessed your abilities to learn the skills needed to create such tantalizing works, fear no more! Beading Basics reveals all that's necessary for creating everything from a simple single-strand necklace to a more intricate netting stitch woven wind bottle covers.
You'll discover:
- Essential information for choosing the right beads, supplies and tools, plus tips and techniques for working with wire, weaving on a loom and creating various woven chains.
- Easy-to-follow instructions with more than 175 how-to illustrations and 230 beautiful photographs showing every detail needed to create 40 gorgeous projects.
- An inspirational gallery of designs featuring the works of 11 of today's top beading artists.
Synopsis
Beading is wildly popular among crafters who are joining clubs and beading societies all over the world
* Capitalizes on trends triumphing unique and one-of-a-kind accessories
* 40 projects demonstrate the versatility of beading
Everything beaders need to know about this popular craft is in this authoritative and inexpensive resource. Beginning beaders will discover training in basic techniques and simple projects, while experienced beaders will value this book as a trusted refresher guide. With this clear and concise reference, beaders will:
* Master basic beading techniques for creating general home décor accents and jewelry
* Receive encouraging hints and secrets for success included throughout the book
* Progress from elementary techniques like basic stringing into more challenging beadwork like netting and potawatamie stitches in the course of reading the book
* Learn to create variations of each showcased project