Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads
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Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads by Barbara Case
Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads From gorgeous necklaces and bracelets to eye-catching earrings, learn how to make beautiful gemstone bead jewellery with this collection of over 100 bead project designs from best-selling author Barbara Case. This book is packed with easy-to-follow jewellery making techniques, as well as information on the features, costs and availability of 32 precious, semi-precious and ornamental stones, including birthstones. Discover the fascinating lore, legend, history and meanings behind each type of gemstone bead and make unique, personalized jewellery items for friends and family, or even just for yourself! Clear artworks and stunning photography throughout, along with expert advice from Barbara Case, ensure flawless results every time. Inside Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads: Each chapter focuses on a different type of semi-precious stone and includes full information on appearance and colour, bead prices, bead sizes, and a buyer's guide, as well as simple instructions for making your own beautiful gemstone bead jewellery. Stones include: Agate - Amazonite - Amber - Amethyst - Aquamarine - Azurite and Malachite - Blue Lace Agate - Carnelian Agate - Citrine and Smoky Quartz - Crystal Quartz - Emerald - Fluorite - Garnet - Hematite - Jade - Jasper - Labradorite and Moonstone - Lapis Lazuli - Opal - Pearl - Peridot - Rose Quartz - Ruby - Sapphire and Iolite - Sodalite - Tiger Eye - Tourmaline - Turquoise
Barbara Case has adored beads for over 30 years and is the author of several best-selling books, including Making Beaded Jewellery and It's All About the Beads. She was the founder of successful mail order business, Beads Exclusive, and has also worked as a bead jewellery designer for UK retail stores. Barbara lives in Devon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780715325940 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715325949 |
| Title | Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads |
| Author | Barbara Case |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 2007-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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