This comprehensive reference fully explores the various types of beadwork, including beading on fabric, fringing, bead weavings, bead embroidery, and beaded jewelry. With easy-to-follow organization, this guide provides step-by-step directions and 500 full color photos for clear understanding. Basic projects provide opportunities for crafters to try the techniques, and galleries of unique beaded designs and creations by various bead artists offer

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The biggest collection of patterns ever supplied in one book. Contains more than 300 fabulous bead designs with dozens of applications for amulets, chokers, necklaces, bracelets, hairslides, curtain tiebacks, napkin rings, and picture frames. Packed with designs for loom and off-loom weaving. Includes core techniques such as finishing your design, adding clasps, earwires, and pin backs. Each and every design is charted in full color using realistic...

Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It's simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you'll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate socks, you'll...

"Beading is a fun craft that can produce beautiful custom pieces for every occasion imaginable, but if you've never tried to make your own necklaces bracelets, the task can seem a little daunting. What type of fasteners are best to use? Where can you find the best materials to work with? And just what can you create once you have everything you need? In Simple Beginnings in Beading, renowned artist Suzann Sladcik Wilson will put all these questions...

Detailed descriptions of materials and easy-step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more.