Best of
Beading

2009

Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork: Dimensional Jewelry with Peyote Stitch


Diane Fitzgerald - 2009
    More than 20 truly stunning projects, all using peyote stitch, come in a variety of flat and dimensional shapes, from triangles, teardrops, and pentagons to tetrahedrons, cubes, and diamonds. Sleek, contemporary, and breathtaking, these beadwoven pieces are perfect for the intermediate crafter—but with such clear and detailed instructions, even beginners will give them a try! Diane Fitzgerald is a featured artist in the book Masters: Beadweaving. Other books in Lark Jewelry & Beading's Beadweaving Master Class series have been authored by Marcia DeCoster, Laura McCabe, Sherry Serafini, Maggie Meister, and Rachel Nelson-Smith.

The Art And Elegance Of Beadweaving


Carol Wells - 2009
    And off-loom bead weaving is both simple and beautiful. A leader in the field shares her enthusiasm, going through the basics and on to more challenging projects. Decorate purchased beads to personalize them, if you'd like, and then weave a three-bead spiral bracelet, twisted ribbon Ndebele necklace, napkin rings, and more.

Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence: Elegant Jewelry Projects with Right Angle Weave


Marcia DeCoster - 2009
    DeCoster specializes in the popular right angle weave stitch, and she presents beaders with a comprehensive primer on her beautiful techniques. Readers will learn how to use the stitch to create fabulous effects—including a supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers—in gorgeous modern jewelry designs. These pieces are fun to make and wonderful to wear, and yet nothing less than true artwork! Marcia DeCoster is a featured artist in the book Masters: Beadweaving. Other books in Lark Jewelry & Beading's Beadweaving Master Class series have been authored by Diane Fitzgerald, Laura McCabe, Sherry Serafini, Maggie Meister, Rachel Nelson-Smith, Sonoko Nozue, and Sabine Lippert.

Wire Art Jewelry Workshop: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects


Sharilyn Miller - 2009
    Through best-selling author and designer Sharilyn Miller’s clear explanations and step-by-step photography, you’ll learn expert techniques to making jewelry that is truly a work of art.Wire Art Jewelry Workshop is a comprehensive guide, filled with the basic building blocks of wire jewelry. From cleaning, straightening, twisting, and coiling wire to cage beads, heart-shaped ear wires and head pins, as well as bead connectors, Wire Art Jewelry Workshop teaches how to make solid findings and custom components. You’ll then learn to combine these components into 16 original wire bracelet, earring, and necklace designs. Sharilyn’s detailed instruction continues through the projects showing every step, from plain wire to finished piece. The projects can be made with classic silver or less-expensive copper wire to match your taste and budget.Plus, the enclosed DVD features Sharilyn’s signature teaching style that jewelry makers of all levels can use to improve their craftsmanship and strengthen their techniques.Wire Art Jewelry Workshop offers everything you need to get started creating one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Enchanted Adornments


Cynthia Thorton - 2009
    Accompanied by fairytale introductions and augmented by watercolor illustrations and design sketches, the 20 unique projects featured, ranging from the delightfully simple to the exquisitely ornate, are infused with personal meaning. Projects make use of various newly popular techniques in mixed-media jewelry, including the creation of resin pendants, PMC clasps, polymer clay beads, and more. All basic techniques are made clear by step-by-step photography.

More Seed Bead Stitching: Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques


Beth Stone - 2009
    In Seed Bead Stitching, she explored the many possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and charming accents such as pearls and gemstones. In More Seed Bead Stitching, Stone, whose encouraging tone, creativity, and expert knowledge made the previous book so popular, includes new techniques, more variations on techniques, and more detail on concepts she previously introduced. The book contains a wealth of options for making gorgeous beaded jewelry. After outlining the basics and supplies, Stone presents a series of styles such as Ndebele, Daisy, Inspiration, Peyote, and Spiral, with variations for each. Equally useful for crafts of any skill level, the book includes a dozen different fringe techniques; strategies for combining tubular stitches and accent beads; a section on skinny stitches; and a bonus project of square pillows.

Beaded Colorways: Freeform Beadweaving Projects and Palettes


Beverly Gilbert - 2009
    These soups are then woven together into dazzling pieces that are more like works of art than simple jewelry. You'll even learn how to seamlessly stitch from one color to another, helping you create stunning multicolor jewelry.Beverly Gilbert teaches you to create your own stunning beaded works of art through: In-depth discussions about color theory—accompanied by color wheels—allowing you to turn beads into your medium and make jewelry your canvas Clear photos and step-by-step instructions guide you through beadweaving techniques—including netting, peyote and freeform stitches—letting you create truly unique jewelry 18 projects that include a mix of materials to add even more texture: gems, beach glass, ribbon and metal all make their way into stunning creations Let Beaded Colorways start your artistic beading journey.

200 Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Compendium of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips


Jean Power - 2009
    The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, from using the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results--or you can dip in for help with a particular problem.Learn about creative knotwork, quick and easy stringing, and how to work with wire. Mix vintage and modern beads, incorporate charms and findings in your work, and rescale and design your own patterns.Whether you're using large glass beads, crystal, or seed beads, using wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, 200 beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets has all the answers.

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects for All Levels


Irina Miech - 2009
    The book is technique-driven, with chapters on wire fundamentals, terminology, materials, and basic wireworking techniques, and projects that develop the reader’s skills. The projects incorporate gemstones, crystal, glass, and pearls and are designed for both beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels. Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders includes appealing designs — all tested — for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and jewelry components.

Fabric Embellishing: the Basics & Beyond: More Than 50 Techniques With Step-by-step Photos


Ruth Chandler - 2009
    Clear step by step instructions and photography to guide you every step of the way. Inspiration from four renowned fiber artists. Resource guide on products used and where to find them. Complete glossary of terms.

Seed Bead Fusion


Rachel Nelson-Smith - 2009
    Inspired by a wide range of sources—from Indian Punjabi folk costumes to Native American beading—the designs in this inventive resource fuse materials such as silver, copper wire, seed beads, Czech glass, and crystals into these traditional arts in order to achieve a unique outcome. All of the basic beadweaving stitches, wirework, and stringing techniques are explained and illustrated.

Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay And Wire Jewelry


Ronna Sarvas Weltman - 2009
    A range of innovative techniques in designing beads and components from polymer clay are combined with wireworking elements, inspired clasps and ear wires, wire bead caps, polymer clay tipped head pins, and more for a signature look. Explaining fundamentals of jewelry design, this manual also delves into what makes a piece “primitive” and how to achieve an organic effect through color mixing and textures. Included are a wide variety of polymer clay and wire jewelry design and texture techniques, 15 one-of-a-kind detailed projects, and a gallery of completed works.

Creative Native American Beading: Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Motifs


Theresa Flores Geary - 2009
    The techniques range from simple stringing and Apache Weave to Circular Peyote Stitch. The 19 highlighted jewelry 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. In addition to the patterns and guidance on technique, there’s fascinating background information on the myths and legends that inspired each design.

Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants Projects


Candice Cooper - 2009
    Trying to find the perfect clasp or unique bead cap to showcase a favorite bead? Stop searching—and make your own!  Metalworking 101 for Beaders provides detailed advice about tools and materials, step-by-step photos of the latest techniques, and a dedicated and delightful teacher to guide you through it allCandie explains how to enhance your beading pieces with techniques that include soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes, and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewelry projects to try!

Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords


Annika deGroot - 2009
    Evocative of the Victorian-era macramé lace that decorated fashionable women's shawls and purses this accessible new book updates the art of macramé lace with a range of stunning beaded jewelry designs. Beautiful and infinitely versatile, Micro-Macrame shows jewelry makers how to capture the allure of this classic craft by combining it with beads to create stunning items that rival the elegance and intricacy of pieces made years ago---but are easy to make and have a modern appeal.The book includes:· A comprehensive introduction to the craft including the five basic knots you need to know to get started· Detailed step-by step photographs with complete instructions guide you every step of the way· Practical advice on choosing the best equipment and supplies available· For beginners and experts alike, as well as all jewelry and beading enthusiasts· 30 glamorous designs for beaded bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, watchbands, and more.Pick up Micro-Macramé and all the inspiration and skill you need to create gorgeous jewelry will be right at your fingertips.

Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads: Stringing Instructions and Techniques for Necklaces, Bracelets, and Much More


Kim Gover - 2009
    Featuring more than 75 projects from a selection of international designers, this resource teaches crafters foolproof rules for successful designs including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Beginning with simple stringing examples that are cross-referenced to the relevant technique, each project includes beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, a shopping list of all the main components, and a unique easy-to-follow stringing diagram, making this an ideal companion for the beginning designer, more seasoned beaders in need of a refresher, and veteran crafters.

Creative Beading Vol. 4


Bead & Button Magazine - 2009
    The projects utilize a number of techniques, including stringing, wirework, chain mail, bead crochet, and loom weaving, and they are illustrated by 900 full-color, step-by-step photographic instructions.

Contemporary Loom Beading: A New Look at a Traditional Stitch


Sharon Bateman - 2009
    See how to set up a loom, follow graphed patterns, create edgings and fringes, and even build a simple loom from scratch! The 35 projects include jewelry, chic accessories, home décor items, gift ideas, and more. Every item comes with three to five patterns to choose from—and there are 50 extra bonus patterns, too!

A Year in Earrings: 365 Designs and Variations


BeadStyle Magazine - 2009
    The front matter has been expanded to include design ideas, clarification of types of ear wires, directions for making ear wires, tips and shortcuts, and an explanation of what metals are best to use in earrings for those with metal allergies. Making a different pair daily is easy and quick thanks to clear photographs, step-by-step instructions, complete materials lists, and carefully explained basic techniques. These earrings use a full spectrum of materials — glass, crystals, metals, chain, wood, charms, Lucite, and everything in between. Individual designs include Sparkling Circles, Natural Chandeliers, Keshi Pearls, Bold Hexagons, and many more. A Year in Earrings offers beaders a wealth of projects to make and show off.

Cube Bead Stitching: Contemporary Jewelry Designs You Can Make


Virginia Jensen - 2009
    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.

Teach Yourself Visually Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time


Chris Franchetti Michaels - 2009
    Every page includes detailed color photos and diagrams that make it easy to follow along. You'll learn how to weave the peyote, ladder, brick, square, right angle weave, and herringbone stitches, as well as make beaded netting and create beaded clasps and other decorative details. Plus, you'll get patterns to make modern, stylish pieces, from necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to napkin rings.

Beyond the Bead: Making Jewelry with Unexpected Finds


Margot Potter - 2009
    Inside Beyond the Bead, you'll find more than 25 mixed-media techniques for taking your jewelry to totally unexpected places. This is truly no-holds-barred jewelry making - try your hand at molding polymer clay, hammering metal, etching glass, cyber crafting and so much more. In this book, author Margot Potter encourages you to let out all those kooky ideas rolling around inside your noggin by trying some new techniques. Then use what you've learned to make uniquely fascinating jewelry that reflects a uniquely fascinating you.

25 Cushions to Knit: Fantastic Cushions for Every Room in Your Home


Debbie Abrahams - 2009
    These knitted cushions feature traditional cable, moss, and lace stitching, combined with color and embellishments to create unique accessories—be it the vibrant, textured Rainbow Drop or a design with an unusual buttonhole panel. Detailed instructions, fabulous photos, and helpful hints assure every project will be a success.