Complete Photo Guide to Beading

Informationen zum Autor Traveling widely to teach! lecture and research beadwork for nearly 20 years! Robin Atkins is a nationally known bead artist. She has authored several beading books as well as numerous magazine articles. Robin enjoys all types of beading. However! she especially loves to sew beads on cloth. Currently her two passions are fabricating sculptural pieces and combining bead embroidery with bookmaking to create bead-embellished journals. She is excited to see the development of beadwork in the past two decades! as it has shifted from the world of craft toward the world of art. She resides in Friday Harbor! WA. Visit her online at http://www.robinatkins.com . Zusammenfassung This comprehensive reference fully explores the various types of beadwork! including beading on fabric! fringing! bead weavings! bead embroidery! and beaded jewelry. With easy-to-follow organization! this guide provides step-by-step directions and 500 full color photos for clear understanding. Basic projects provide opportunities for crafters to try the techniques! and galleries of unique beaded designs and creations by various bead artists offer beautiful examples and inspiration. It’s the only book you need to get started on beadwork. Begin your beading adventure today with The Complete Photo Guide to Beading ! Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction   The Magic of Beads The Saga of Beads All about Beads Basic Beading Kit   Bead-Stringing   Bead-Stringing Tools and Supplies Basic Techniques of Bead Stringing Design and Variations Stringing Beads on Elastic Star Bracelet Stringing Beads on Stranded Wire Tide Pool Necklace Stringing Beads on Thread and Knotting Hand Knotting Vintage Blue Necklace Jasper Necklace Stringing Beads on Wire Vintage Blue Earrings African Links Key Chain Heather Spirals Necklace   Bead Weaving   The Delight of Bead Weaving Tools and Supplies Techniques for Bead Weaving Design and Variations Peyote Stitch Rainbow Bracelet Stocking Ornament Miniature Basket Barnacle Brooch Right-Angle Weave Autumn Crystals Belt Brick Stitch Vermillion Heart Pin Fan Earrings Bead Netting Summer Breeze Bracelet Lattice Collar Saraguro Lace Necklace Crochet with Beads Polka-Dot Bracelet Knitting with Beads Zigzag Scarf   Bead Embroidery   Sewing with Beads Tools and Supplies Techniques for Bead Embroidery Design and Variations A Sampler of Bead Embroidery Stitches Seed Stitch Lazy Stitch Backstitch Couching Stitch Fancy Stitches Bezels Edge Stitches Fringes Creative Spirit ATC Raven Moon ATC Embellishing with Beads Five Cats in the Yard Little Me Beaded Greeting Card Mixed Methods Serenity Summer Rain! A Story Cloth   Contributor List Resource List Acknowledgments About the Author Index ...

Product details

• Authors: Robin Atkins
• Publisher: ROCKPORT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2012
• EAN: 9781589237186
• ISBN: 978-1-58923-718-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Complete Photo Guide; Complete Photo Guide
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design