The Bead Directory: The Complete Guide to Choosing and using More Than 600 Beautiful beads, from Cut-Glass tardrops to Wooden Spheres and Ceramic Cubes - Hardcover

Elise Mann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0731812891 ISBN 13: 9780731812899

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2006

Synopsis

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 material—including 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0731812891
• ISBN 13: 9780731812899
• Binding: Hardcover