num_pages: 256
description: Beaders and other artisans have knowledge and ideas at their fingertips with this comprehensive reference to more than 600 individual beads that are readily available and appropriate for contemporary projects. Chapters are separated by bead materialincluding glass wood semi-precious stone and ceramic beads. Each bead is pictured from several angles alongside descriptions of dimensions color range usage special care size of hole weight suitable stringing materials relative cost and suggested complementary beads. An extensive index lists suppliers in stores and online making this reference an invaluable companion for designers looking to add to their bead-bag of tricks.
language: English
title: Bead Directory: The Complete Guide to Choosing And Using More Than 600 Beautiful Beads
publisher: Interweave