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Mastering Beadwork
Based on years of teaching experience, this informative handbook presents easy-to-understand instructions with sidebars to help students master beading techniques. Each of the 13 beading techniques are first explained in detail, then further explored with projects to enhance the beader's skills and confidence. The 63 projects included--ranging from bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings to findings, closures, beaded beads, and other beaded objects--teach a single project or technique arranged to build skill. Appealing to beaders of every level, this classroom-in-a-book will supplement the information acquired in beading classes, expand confidence in beading techniques, and infuse work with inspiration.
240 pages, Spiral-bound
First published August 1, 2007
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April 23, 2011
I just love this book. It's one of my ultimate favorites in the beading library. :) In addition to being a wonderfully complete resource and project book it's written in a very conversational tone and every time you open the book the authors love for beading and her joy in sharing that passion just jump from the pages.
It has all the standard things you would expect by the title.. Lots of instructions for 13 top stitches including 63 projects along the way. So certainly a lot to delve into with this book. The instructions are clearly written with diagrams and color pictures of each finished piece. The projects are varied from jewelry items to card cases, etc.
The chapters are well laid out with several projects for each stitch. Each stitch is introduced in a page or two letting you know the versatility and common uses of the stitch as well some tips and tricks.. The first project is the more basic with each project building on the one before it.
There are wonderful little sections throughout each chapter that challenge you to try a little variation of each given design or warn you of a common mistake, etc. Little informative boxes on interesting odds and ends are sprinkled in too..
The author is a beading class teacher and that really comes through in this book. You are not simply learning to make a bracelet. Everything in this book is about mastering each stitch. Learning the variations and understanding why the look of each piece changes with varied bead sizes or tension, etc.
This is a must have book for all those beading enthusiasts who just want to know more and would like to truly master a technique enough to begin creating your own designs.
I do recommend this book for all levels. Intermediate to advanced beaders will be thrilled with all the extras and while a true beginner may find it daunting it will save a lot of mistakes along the way and get you off to a solid start.
It has all the standard things you would expect by the title.. Lots of instructions for 13 top stitches including 63 projects along the way. So certainly a lot to delve into with this book. The instructions are clearly written with diagrams and color pictures of each finished piece. The projects are varied from jewelry items to card cases, etc.
The chapters are well laid out with several projects for each stitch. Each stitch is introduced in a page or two letting you know the versatility and common uses of the stitch as well some tips and tricks.. The first project is the more basic with each project building on the one before it.
There are wonderful little sections throughout each chapter that challenge you to try a little variation of each given design or warn you of a common mistake, etc. Little informative boxes on interesting odds and ends are sprinkled in too..
The author is a beading class teacher and that really comes through in this book. You are not simply learning to make a bracelet. Everything in this book is about mastering each stitch. Learning the variations and understanding why the look of each piece changes with varied bead sizes or tension, etc.
This is a must have book for all those beading enthusiasts who just want to know more and would like to truly master a technique enough to begin creating your own designs.
I do recommend this book for all levels. Intermediate to advanced beaders will be thrilled with all the extras and while a true beginner may find it daunting it will save a lot of mistakes along the way and get you off to a solid start.
January 5, 2013
Yes! I can learn any technique. That's what I learned using this book. Follow the directions and beautiful things happen. This is an excellent book for newcomers to beading, for those wanting a comprehensive review and lovely patterns for the experienced. It's a book that should be in every beaders' library.
November 10, 2009
A good book for beaders at an intermediate level, so beginners beware. There are diagrams, but not really enough to give a novice a solid start into the art of beadweaving. The book is a beautiful one though, with all color throughout.
July 20, 2016
Mastering Beadwork is an absolute must read for anyone working with seed beads and/or off-loom techniques. This is an instruction book that you can really sink your teeth into, with straightforward stitch guides and plenty of inspiration.
January 4, 2013
great visuals but a little over my head. I'm just starting basics.
November 1, 2013
My favorite 'go to' book for bead stitch information as well as patterns when in need of inspiration. All serious beaders should consider this for their collection.
January 21, 2016
Excellent resource for a variety of off loom beadweaving stitches.
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