num_pages: 160
description: First-time bead crafters--including style-conscious teens--will find inspiration for making necklaces bracelets and modish personal accessories. If they choose they can even learn to make their own beads from a variety of different materials. The book begins with instruction in basic beading methods that include threading loom weaving attaching fasteners embroidery wirework tassel-making and knotting and crocheting. As beginners grow familiar with these clearly explained techniques they progress through 25 projects that include--A charm bracelet with freshwater pearls A wire bracelet with Venetian style beads A necklace of tumbled rock crystal beads on monofilament Bead decorations for a denim jacket's pockets and seams A customized purse and makeup bag with glued-on buttons and beads and 20 moreFocusing on fashion that has appeal to teens and women of virtually all ages and presented with clear easy-to-follow illustrated instructions Beading for Beginners shows inexperienced bead crafters how to create their own attractive jewelry purses tassels and other items quickly and with a minimum of fuss. Instructive diagrams and chic color illustrations throughout.
language: English
title: Beading for Beginners
publisher: B.E.S. Publishing