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The Bead Jewellery Bible Dorothy Wood

The Bead Jewellery Bible By Dorothy Wood

The Bead Jewellery Bible by Dorothy Wood


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Summary

Features 9 technique-focused chapters and 12 step-by-step projects. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.

The Bead Jewellery Bible Summary

The Bead Jewellery Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Making Your Own Bead Jewelry by Dorothy Wood

The follow-up title to the bestselling The Beaders' Bible, which has sold over 70,000 copies worldwide, this book features 9 technique-focused chapters and 12 step-by-step projects. Author Dorothy Wood has written over 30 craft titles and is very well known among beaders, who actively seek out her books. An indispensable guide to making bead jewelry covering all the essential beading techniques, from choosing colors and designing jewelry, to bead stringing, making findings and bead embroidery. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.

About Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood is a talented and experienced
bead and craft maker and designer, as well as a well-respected craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery and Textiles at the prestigious Goldsmith's College, London, she has written more than 20 craft books and writes for magazines featuring beading and craft. Dorothy is an Ambassador for Swarovski
Elements, and finds innovative ways to combine
these beautiful crystals into her work.

Table of Contents

Introduction

BEADS:
Basics
Large Beads
Small Beads
Finishes
Bead Alternatives

COLOUR AND DESIGN:
Creating with Colour
Colour Inspiration
Planning Your own Jewellery
Designing a Necklace

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Stringing Material
Wire and Chain
Equipment

FINDINGS:

Basics
Finishing
Design Details

STRINGING:

Choosing Thread
Adding Fastenings
Beading Wire
Multiple Strands
Spacing Beads
Thong, Cord and Rope

WIRE:

Basic Techniques
Coiling
Jump Rings
Making Findings
Making Rings
Working with Chain

BEAD STITCHES:
Getting Started
Beaded Ropes
Tubular Netting
Right-Angle Weave
Flat Bead Weaving
Medallions
Bezels
Netting

BEAD EMBROIDERY:

Getting Started
Line Stitches
Embroidery Stitches
Finishing Techniques

MAKING BEADS, CHARMS AND PENDANTS:
Beaded Beads
Paper
Fabric and Fibres
Polymer Clay
Metal Clay
Plastic

PROJECTS:
Juicy Pearls
Crystal Statement Ring
Silky Pearl Bracelet
Briolette Beauty
Briar and Bramble Necklace
Ice Cream Sundae Necklace
Cosmic Links
Net and Rope Bracelet
Hana-Ami Earrings
Deep Pool Ring
Bead Encrusted Bib
Feather and Fabric Brooch

Bead Details
Suppliers
Acknowledgements
Index

Additional information

GOR004841572
9780715338704
0715338706
The Bead Jewellery Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Making Your Own Bead Jewelry by Dorothy Wood
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
2011-07-29
144
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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