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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2007) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (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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Beads and Jewellery - Bead Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 144 pages, colour (2006) £17.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3838) 75+ fabulous design ideas for jewellery (including tiaras), invitations, wedding finery, flowers, reception décor, gifts, accessories, bags and much more! This is both a how-to manual and an inspirational guide. Plenty of ideas for beginners and innovation for skilled beaders. Techniques include threading, crimping, wire wrapping, bead embroidery, loomwork, simple fringe and knotting, among others. . |
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Beadwork - Bags and Amulet
Purses (MORE in this
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(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2005) £14.95 + £ 1.050 p&p (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) £16.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (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 - Bead Crochet (MORE
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £10.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3812) With just a few basic crochet skills and clever use of beads, the reader can easily create beautifully embellished garments (sweaters, wraps, hats, scarves, bags, cushions and throws) and accessories. This book contains 30 fun and fashionable designs plus beaded borders, trims and accessories. Core techniques are clearly explained and illustrated. . |
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Beadwork - Bead Knitting (MORE
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £10.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3813) Combine knit and purl stitches with sparkling beads and sequins to create beautifully embellished designs. This book features 20 stunning projects plus a range of beaded buttons, corsages and trims; from simply shaped garments and bags to jewellery and home accessories, each project has an easy-to-follow pattern, a list of the yarns, beads and sequins required, and clear colour photographs. Basic skills are clearly explained. . |
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Beadwork - Bead Crochet (MORE
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(paperback) 16 pages, colour (2006) £6.50 + £1.00 p&p (Code no sp3727) 17 spectacular projects using wire and beads for necklaces & earrings & bracelets, candle ring & basket trim, coaster set, place mat & napkin ring set, and box-, jar- and bottle-covers. Stitch guide including US and UK terminology included. See also Beaded Delights and Crochet Beautiful Beaded Necklaces in the same 'Annie's Attic' range. . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Bead Jewellery (MORE
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(paperback) 140 pages, colour (2005) £13.95 + £3.00 p&p (Code no sp3606) More than 50 easy projects for jewellery, flowers, decorations and accessories. This book teaches the reader everything they need to know to get started working with beads. Crystal clear instructions and beautiful full colour photographs show step-by-step how to make over 50 beaded creations using glass, stone & crystal beads wire, ribbon, cord or thread to create chic & elegant necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and brooches. French beaded flowers include roses. Lilies, daisies and irises, peach trees and grapevines. Home accents include scarves, belts, picture frames, lampshades and wreaths. |
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Beadwork - Various Beadwork Projects (MORE
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(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2005) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p (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 (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 (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 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 - Embroidery/textile techniques
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(paperback) 120 pages, col photos and diags (1997) £14.95 + £2.75 p&p If you have never made a tassel before, all the basic instructions are included in this book, from the simplest 'one-part' thread tassel to more complicated tassels with covered or polished wooden heads and decorated skirts. various ways of adding extra decoration are also explained, as well as instructions on making your own cords. A clear step-by-step method is given with each project, accompanied by helpful line drawings and colour photographs. Advice on choosing threads is also included, along with information on other materials and equipment. See also Enid's other book Decorative Beaded Purses |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(paperback comb-bound) 28pages, col photos, b/w diags (2003) £8.50+ £1.00 p&p Ever since Jane Davis' book Beaded Boxes went out of print, there have been no books to provide patterns for beading the small wooden trinket box blanks. This small, compact booklet goes some way to filling that gap and 6 new and exciting designs for beading up those boxes. For ordering wooden box blanks @ only £1.70 each, see our main Bead Booklet catalogue. |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
(instruction sheet) 1 page, b&w photos (2003) 75p + 50p p&p 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
BEADED CANDLEHOLDERS (paperback) 40 pages, b&w diags & colour cover photos (1998) £8.75 + £1.25 p&p Instructions & 10 designs for decorating small wooden candleholders with beads (For wooden candleholders - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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Beadwork - Beadwork in the Home
THE BEADED LAMPSHADE BOOK (comb-bound) 52 pages, colour & b&w photos & b&w illustrations (1995) £9.50 + £1.50 p&p Basic technique information plus 13 specific designs. |