Contemporary Loom Beading
Title | Contemporary Loom Beading PDF eBook |
Author | Sharon Bateman |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781600592737 |
Captures the many ways this traditional craft has risen to new creative heights. See how to set up a loom, follow graphed patterns, create edgings and fringes and even build a simple loom from scratch.
Beading on a Loom
Title | Beading on a Loom PDF eBook |
Author | Don Pierce |
Publisher | Interweave |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999-03-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781883010638 |
Focusing specifically on loom bead weaving, this book provides extensive information on building a loom, loomwork techniques, and design techniques. Beginning with a brief history of Native American and African beadwork, it also explores European bead manufacturing. Special attention is paid to Native American beadwork, including wampum and glass beads and box, bow, heddle, and Apache looms. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are provided for the entire weaving process, including loom construction, warping, basic weaving, weaving triangles, finishing, and correcting mistakes. A section on contemporary loomwork includes 40 unique works--ranging in size from a tiny amulet bag to a wall hanging of the Boston skyline that contains 190,800 beads--by 20 different artists.
Creative Bead Weaving
Title | Creative Bead Weaving PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Wilcox Wells |
Publisher | Lark Books |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781579900809 |
This book shows how to go beyond the basics of beading to create three-dimensional objects such as bowls, baskets, and figures, as well as jewelry and accessories. Full instructions for 20 projects are included. 400 illustrations, 150 in color.
Jewel Loom Inspirations
Title | Jewel Loom Inspirations PDF eBook |
Author | Julianna C. Avelar |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-01-12 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1440243891 |
How will the Jewel Loom inspire you? Create fun, easy beaded bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more with the versatile Jewel Loom! Jewel Loom creator Julianna Avelar fills you in on the basics of beading on a loom, then shares fifteen of her favorite Jewel Loom projects in easy-to-follow tutorials. Get creative with silk ribbon, fringe and leather cording then experiment with beads of varying colors and shapes--the jewelry projects in this book push the boundaries of traditional beading loom designs. Make something that fits your unique style! An inspiration gallery, featuring a beaded denim jacket, a fringed lampshade and more, offers ideas on how to use the Jewel Loom for more than just jewelry. So grab your loom and start beading!
Cube Bead Stitching
Title | Cube Bead Stitching PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia Jensen |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2012-11-19 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0871167891 |
Making jewelry with cube beads requires no special training or classes. This book explains it all. With clear instructions and hundreds of color photographs, expert Virginia Jensen shows how to make stunning jewelry using many of the most popular off-loom stitches. Chapters are divided by project type, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and decorative items. Beginners learn the fundamentals of many popular stitches as they create the projects, while more experienced crafters enjoy the challenge of weaving an uncommon shape into a knockout piece.
Keiko's Ikebana
Title | Keiko's Ikebana PDF eBook |
Author | Keiko Kubo |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2013-05-21 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1462906001 |
Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences--which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design--come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve. This book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.
Creative Native American Beading
Title | Creative Native American Beading PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Flores Geary |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781600595325 |
The 19 highlighted jewellery and accessory projects include a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher and a Ladder Chain Bracelet (perfect for beginners) along with advanced-level projects like the Waterbird Pendant and Sun Rosette Medallion.