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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2007) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3857) A dazzling collection of over 35 delightful beaded gifts and decorations, guaranteed to make one s Christmas sparkle. Includes eye catching candle centrepieces, tree decorations, festive lights and hangings, gifts and cards and Christmas wrapping, and designs range from the classic to the contemporary using a wide range of beading techniques including loom weaving, bead embroidery and beads on wire. . |
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Beadwork - Bags and Amulet
Purses (MORE in this
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(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2005) £15.95 + £ 1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3809) Many projects selected from 11 years of publication of Bead & button magazine, this book contains the very best designs for beautiful jewellery, bags and objects that make peyote stitch (sometimes referred to as gourd stitch) supremely relevant for today's bead artist. Sections on Jewellery, Beaded Beads, Amulet Bags and Home DÈcor. . |
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Beadwork - General Beadwork
Techniques (MORE
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(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2006) £13.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3811) Red Knot Box, Tuffet Box, Star Box and Tempest - working with only cylindrical beads and simple variations on peyote stitch, Julia Pretl has devised an array of delightful miniature boxes constructed entirely of beads. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word maps and colour patterns, she leads readers of all skill levels through her original techniques for creating 3-sided, 5-sided and six sided boxes - rectangular, square and stacked boxes. Blank graphs are included too, so after the reader has built 12 of the books' designs, they can design some more! . |
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Beadwork - Various Beadwork Projects (MORE
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(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2005) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3621) Explore the personal power of beads. The author invites beaders to discover the deeper meanings in their work through these 26 inswpirational projects from an eclectic group od designers. Each piece has a distinct and important purpose including Handheld Prayer Beads, A Milagros Bracelet, A Pearl Peace Dove Pendant, A Pinto Bear Necklace, a Wedding Shawl, A Peruvian Cat Totem Bag and much more. Also included are personal writings from the artists who include Helen Banes and David Dean. All the artists offer intimate windows into their creative processes and spiritual journeys. Plentiful step-by-step instructions and illustrations encourage you to adapt, borrow and combine techniques and design elements to create sacred objects meaningful to you. |
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Beadwork - General Beadwork Techniques (MORE
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(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2005) £12.99 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3622) A step-by-step visual guide from experienced and talented bead designers with an inspirational gallery of finished works. Wonderful and original jewellery, garments and accessories. Traditional and contemporary techniques such as off-loom beadweaving, loom beading, stringing, wirework, knotting, bead embroidery, knitting, crochet, needlework. |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE
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(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2005) £12.95 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3625) Complete instructions for 55 projects - both jewellery and decorative items for the home. Some are made freehand and others use wire-working tools (Wigjig Delphi, Twist 'n' Curl and Wireworker). |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 120 pages, colour photos & diags (2003) £12.95 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Due to the popularity of her other book Beaded Lampshades, the author has extended her repertoire in this book to include many more aspects of the diversity and versatility of beading. There are more lampshades, tassels, handbags, scarves, tie-backs, brooches, Christmas decorations, bookmarks and other delightful projects in this sumptuous and well-illustrated book. Lavish photos, clear instructions, concise diagrams and a handy list of materials are all included. |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(instruction sheet) 1 page, b&w photos (2003) 75p + 50p p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here This design is the first in a series of patterns for decorating
wooden pot WD3 with seed beads (see our latest bead
catalogue for ordering the pots). These wooden lidded pots can be
varnished or painted then decorated with patterns of contrasting seed
beads. Since Jane Davis' book Beaded Boxes is now unfortunately out of print, this series will provide new patterns for beading pots. |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(paperback) 80 pages, colour ph and b&w drawings throughout (2001) £10.95 + p&p £2.00 Discount p&p offer! - click here The shades in this book have a classical elegance and yet are so easy to achieve. From how to handle beads and choose a style of lamp to combining colours and attaching the strands to the shade you'll learn the intricacies of this lovely craft. Here are clustered tassels with bugle beads, a silky rose lampshade, a silver shower lamp and many other brilliant designs. There's even a special festive Christmas lamp! |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
BEADED CANDLEHOLDERS (paperback) 40 pages, b&w diags & colour cover photos (1998) £8.75 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Instructions & 10 designs for decorating small wooden candleholders with beads (For wooden candleholders - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |