The Beader's Bible

by Dorothy Wood

This indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presents essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding readers through basic skills, tools and materials, before moving on to over thirty step-by-step projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewelry to stylish scarves and accessories.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Beading, Art, Jewellery

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Lon Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cover a lot of ground. Helped me get started.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must have for beader's. The projects are great but the information in the front of the book that explains bead and wire sizes, the tools of the trade, and other miscellaneous information is what I found most useful. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker this book is for you.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you need to know about beading, stringing, weaving, stitching, wire, and more. Highly recommended as a reference book for any beader, and if you are new to beading, get this book first! You may not have to buy another beading book...but of course, if you're like me, you will anyway :)

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beads and equipment first 10% of book. Loom & off-loom, ropes/codes, fringing/tassel, stringing, wire, embroidery and needlework. Projects and charts. Would have liked photos with projects rather than referring back to other pages/

[Rhonda · Rating 1 out of 5]

ugh. booooooooring!

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've learned lots!

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite beading reference source. It's well-written, clear, and has understandable illustrations. This is a must-have in my studio.