So Easy...beading: Learn to Bead With 25 Great Projects - Brossura

Thornton, Liz; Power, Jean

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0312359241 ISBN 13: 9780312359249

Casa editrice: Griffin, 2006

Riassunto

 

So easy… Beading is the perfect introduction to this popular craft. It covers all the basics, starting with the different types of beads and findings available and basic stringing and jewelry making techniques to working with wire and the essential equipment and tools needed to get started.

The helpful, stand up format with its step by step photos enables the crafter to master the techniques and steps required for an exciting range of projects. New beaders will learn how to work with wire, elastic, leather and cord using a variety of the different types of beads available and a wide range of techniques. The book is set up as a series of workshops enabling the beader to first learn the techniques involved and then go on to create simple projects using those techniques. Each project has many variations and a wide variety of looks to ensure personalization. Close-up photos of each technique, clear, detailed and comprehensive instructions, as well as tip boxes throughout ensure great results.

The 30 attractive and simple projects, especially geared for the beginner, include a simple leather thong necklace, a fun safety pin and bead bracelet, three different easy earrings projects and a colorful strung beaded necklace. This book makes it possible for even the novice to achieve great results the first time he or she starts to bead.

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Informazioni sugli autori

LIZ THORNTON has been beading for over twenty years becoming hooked on the craft while living in Washington, D.C. A founder member of The Beadworker's Guild, she is co-editor of the Guild's series of books on the subject. She has been teaching beadwork in London since 1995.

JEAN POWER started beading several years ago coming from an artistic background including embroidery and feltmaking. She now designs and sells her own range of jewelry items. She teaches beadwork and is on the committee of the Beadworker's Guild.

LIZ THORNTON has been beading for over twenty years becoming hooked on the craft while living in Washington, D.C. A founder member of The Beadworker's Guild, she is co-editor of the Guild's series of books on the subject. She has been teaching beadwork in London since 1995.

JEAN POWER started beading several years ago coming from an artistic background including embroidery and feltmaking. She now designs and sells her own range of jewelry items. She teaches beadwork and is on the committee of the Beadworker's Guild.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Griffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0312359241
• ISBN 13: 9780312359249
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura a spirale
• Numero di pagine: 96
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile