Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork
Title | Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork PDF eBook |
Author | Diane Fitzgerald |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781600592775 |
Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.
Mastering Herringbone Stitch
Title | Mastering Herringbone Stitch PDF eBook |
Author | Melinda Barta |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 731 |
Release | 2014-02-13 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 162033514X |
A fresh and thorough approach to learning and mastering herringbone stitch! A follow-up to Mastering Peyote Stitch, Mastering Herringbone Stitch provides a solid overview to the second-most popular beadweaving technique--herringbone stitch. Learn the basics of creating flat bands, then advance into circular, tubular, and spiral variations of the stitch. Additional chapters cover combining herringbone with other beadweaving techniques such as peyote stitch, square stitch, brick stitch, and right-angle weave. Former Beadwork Designers of the Year such as Kelly Wiese, Lisa Kan, Leslie Frazier, Carole Ohl, Jean Power, Jill Wiseman, and Jean Campbell, contribute project designs to demonstrate a range of styles. Twenty new step-by-step projects are included, with many variations. Take your beading to the next level with Mastering Herringbone Stitch--a comprehensive guide for advanced beginners as well as an inspirational resource.
Bead Tube Jewelry
Title | Bead Tube Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Zellers |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2011-02-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0871164175 |
Artist and author Nancy Zellers takes it to the limit with this utterly original bead tube book. Using a simple peyote or brick-stitched tube, the author shows how to create more than 30 projects ranging in style from elegant to funky, and with colors spanning from subtle to brilliant, all from tiny, colorful, easy-to-find seed beads. Readers are able to see how changing colors and designs create new and exciting beaded beads. Also, a range of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces will delight the aspiring artist.
Bead Stitching Handbook
Title | Bead Stitching Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing Co |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 2019-02-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1627005544 |
Bead stitchers looking for information and instructions for the major bead stitches will find it all in Bead Stitching Handbook. This complete reference to bead stitching techniques — the only one of its kind just for stitching — includes clear, step-by-step illustrations and instructions for 15 different bead stitches, plus variations and lots of tips. Ideal for advanced beginners and experienced bead stitchers looking for accurate, in-depth information, this all-in-one resource also covers other stitching-related techniques like bead embroidery, soutache, and loomwork. Finally, the book includes information on beading materials, beads, thread, tools, weaves, knots, and much more. Each stitch is demonstrated with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, then demonstrated in a sample project so bead stitchers can see and understand how each stitch is applied. All instructions and projects are written by the contributors and editors of Bead&Button magazine, the original and most comprehensive beading magazine available today. This well-organized, 128-page, 7.25" x 9.4" reference manual is the perfect size for beaders to keep in their workspaces. They'll turn to it again and again!
Mastering Peyote Stitch
Title | Mastering Peyote Stitch PDF eBook |
Author | Melinda Barta |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2012-12-11 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 162033383X |
With interest in beadweaving on the rise, Mastering Peyote Stitch provides a much-needed look into the most integral technique--peyote stitch. With 15 styles in all, beading geniuses will finally have an accessible, easy-to-understand guide to one of the fundamentals of beadweaving, brought to you courtesy of Beadwork Editor Melinda Barta. In the "Peyote Basics" chapter, you will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands, then advance to circular and tubular variations, eventually learning to fashion dimensional jewelry pieces. Once you've mastered the basics, Melinda dives into designing dimensional jewelry pieces. Additional chapters cover combining peyote with other popular beadweaving techniques (right-angle weave, herringbone, and bead embroidery) and creating unique edgings and embellishments for finished pieces. Melinda, together with Beadwork's Designers of the Year, including Jean Campbell, Lisa Kan, Carole Ohl, Melanie Potter, Jean Power, Cynthia Rutledge, and Sherry Serafini, demonstrates a range of styles in 15 beautiful jewelry projects.
The Big Book of Beading Patterns
Title | The Big Book of Beading Patterns PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2010-12-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0871164248 |
The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-to compendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many pattern books focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popular stitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition to loomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beaded bracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided into chapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more. The best of Bead&Button’s patterns are showcased in this exciting compilation.
Sabine Lippert's Beaded Fantasies
Title | Sabine Lippert's Beaded Fantasies PDF eBook |
Author | Sabine Lippert |
Publisher | Lark Books (NC) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | CRAFTS & HOBBIES |
ISBN | 9781454702467 |
The best-selling Beadweaving Master Class series welcomes German beader Sabine Lippert, Europe's top beadwork designer, in a trend-setting book that showcases 30 beautiful and wearable project designs. Lippert combines seed beads, crystals, and glass pearls to create gorgeous, innovative beading projects. All feature her trademark tiers of beads that are layered into gorgeous jewelry. Every piece uses the most popular and beloved stitches in beading: right angle weave and peyote. Most of the bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and chokers here are new, but Sabine has also included a few of her favorite classics. An inspirational photo gallery of beadwork from leading designers, including Sabine, rounds out this must-have book.