Big Book of Weekend Beading: Step-by-Step Instructions for 30+ Quick Beading Projects - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620082829 ISBN 13: 9781620082829

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the amazing versatility of beadwork in this scintillating selection of more than 30 projects that you can make in just one weekend. From jewelry and clothing to home accessories and embroidered textiles, there's something here for every taste and level of ability. Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and more. Big Book of Weekend Beading teaches an exciting variety of methods, from general beadwork to stringing, bead embroidery, and wirework. Simple projects at the start of each section give beginners an instant taste of success, leading them on to try larger-scale projects and more impressive techniques.
Inside Big Book of Weekend Beading
30 step-by-step beading projects that you can make in just a weekend.

Jewelry, clothing, home accessories, embroidered textiles―there's something here for everyone.

Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and more.

Comprehensive materials and techniques sections guide you through all the key areas of beadwork, including stringing, bead embroidery, and wirework.

This big book includes projects for all tastes and all levels of ability.

The projects and techniques are designed and written by a team of experienced bead crafters, each one an expert in her field.

About this title

About the Author

Beadwork Magazine designer of the year Jean Power is the author of 8 books on beading and jewelry making, and has made numerous social media videos. Jean travels extensively teaching her designs and talking about her work. A self-taught award-winning jewelry designer based in London, she is world-renowned for bringing a unique modern twist to this ancient art-form.

Review

“Big Book of Weekend Beading” is a first class instruction manual for a popular pastime that is sweeping the nation, a perfect activity for quiet winter weekends."
―The Midwest Book Review

If you enjoy using beads or want to learn how to do beading, the Big Book of Weekend Beading by Jean Powers is the perfect place to start.
-Kelly's Thoughts on Things Consumer Blog

Reviewed on MARCH 15, 2018 | Crafts and Diy

Beading expert Power (Beading for the Absolute Beginner) curates a collection of projects using several popular techniques―weaving (both on- and off-loom), stringing, embroidery, and wirework. A quick overview of each of the techniques is followed by the designs, which range from beginner-friendly stringing projects that requires an hour or two to complete to a square-stitch belt that takes an estimated 50 hours. Each project includes step-by-step directions with color photographs, the estimated amount of time for completion, level of difficulty, and a list of materials and tools required. VERDICT There's plenty of variety in both style and technique here, making this an appropriate choice for crafters looking to sample different methods for beading.

There’s plenty of variety in both style and technique here, making this an appropriate choice for crafters looking to sample different methods for beading.

From Kelly's Thoughts on Things Consumer Blog: Picture perfect. The Big Book of Weekend Reading is perfect for all levels, but most importantly, a beginner. The introduction includes a list of the materials that you will need to get started on any beading project and a picture of what the materials look like. That is one of the greatest features in this book, the pictures, so if you go into a craft store, you know exactly what to get. Also included with the materials, is a description of what the material is, its function, and how to use it.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1620082829
• ISBN 13: 9781620082829
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Power Jean