Description
Book SynopsisLearn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with
The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood.
With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.
Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!
Inside The Bead Jewellery Bible:Bead Basics the beginning of the book is packed with information on the different types of large beads and seed beads available, from glass and lampwork beads to gemstone beads, coral beads, pearls, metal and plastic beads, as well as the different finishes and sizes that they are available in.
Colour and Design the colours of the beads that you choose are almost as important as the size and styles. This section shows you how to use simple colour theory to select harmonious or contrasting colours of beads to create truly well-designed pieces of bead jewellery, and also includes information on using birthstone beads to personalise your jewellery.
Beading Tools and Materials Everything you will ever need to make interesting, beautiful bead jewellery, explained in detail, from pliers and bead stringing wire, to clasps, toggles, jump rings, crimp ends and other jewellery findings.
Beading Techniques Here you can learn many different jewellery-making techniques to give a professional touch to your bead jewellery designs, such as:
- Bead Stringing
- Using Wire
- Making Findings and Rings
- Bead Stitches
- Bead Embroidery
- Making Beads, Charms and Pendants
- Using Polymer Clay
Bead Jewellery Designs At the end of the book you will find 12 gorgeous step-by step-bead jewellery projects that you can make, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and more!
The Bead Jewellery Bible is the complete creative guide to making your own stunning bead jewellery!
Table of ContentsIntroduction
BEADS: Basics
Large Beads
Small Beads
Finishes
Bead Alternatives
COLOUR AND DESIGN: Creating with Colour
Colour Inspiration
Planning Your own Jewellery
Designing a Necklace
MATERIALS AND TOOLS: Stringing Material
Wire and Chain
Equipment
FINDINGS: Basics
Finishing
Design Details
STRINGING: Choosing Thread
Adding Fastenings
Beading Wire
Multiple Strands
Spacing Beads
Thong, Cord and Rope
WIRE: Basic Techniques
Coiling
Jump Rings
Making Findings
Making Rings
Working with Chain
BEAD STITCHES: Getting Started
Beaded Ropes
Tubular Netting
Right–Angle Weave
Flat Bead Weaving
Medallions
Bezels
Netting
BEAD EMBROIDERY: Getting Started
Line Stitches
Embroidery Stitches
Finishing Techniques
MAKING BEADS, CHARMS AND PENDANTS: Beaded Beads
Paper
Fabric and Fibres
Polymer Clay
Metal Clay
Plastic
PROJECTS: Juicy Pearls
Crystal Statement Ring
Silky Pearl Bracelet
Briolette Beauty
Briar and Bramble Necklace
Ice Cream Sundae Necklace
Cosmic Links
Net and Rope Bracelet
Hana-Ami Earrings
Deep Pool Ring
Bead Encrusted Bib
Feather and Fabric Brooch
Bead Details
Suppliers
Acknowledgements
Index
