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Beads and Jewellery - Bead Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3865) 35 enchanting designs inspired by the art of the Celts by British jewellery designer and maker Linda Jones, whose other books Creating Wire & Bead Jewellery and Making Colourful Wire & Bead Jewellery have been good sellers. 35 rings, kilt pins, charm bracelets, spiral chains and necklaces trace the intricate curves, knots, swirls and symbols of Celtic art. Step by step photographs show exactly how to make each piece. Modern and traditional designs include professional tips and finishing touches. Hand-manipulated wire but also includes decorative jig pattern designs!! . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 16 pages, colour (2006) £5.25 + £ 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3860) The elegant style and delicate appearance of shaped silver )(and silver-coloured) wire enhances the natural beauty of beads. This book enables you to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewellery with basic wire techniques. Many projects and variations. |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2007) £8.99 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3859) This book shows the reader how to create 27 original and exciting projects using wire, beads, metallic threads and basic knitting skills. If you can cast on and knit a row, you have all the skills you need to make structured fabrics, beautiful bags, decorative flowers, sparkling braids, fairy collars, spiral scarves and more! . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Bead Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 20 pages, colour (2007) £3.95 + £ 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3858) Many times at non-beading events I have been asked by customers - "I want to do some threading. Have you got an absolute basic book that's not too expensive to start me off?" Well here it is, and at £3.95 this is an excellent value book, which, with a few beads, needles, Nymo thread, basic findings and some pliers and wire, will start someone off. It has sections on materials and equipment, basic tips, adding clasps, getting started, knotting, plaiting & looping, variations, lariats, layers, accents and working with wire. This is the second book in the series which aims to inspire the complete novice to create their own jewellery. The first was Beginners Beading Basics 1 and the Beadworkers' Guild promise more of these little books on different topics so watch this space! . |
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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 - Christmas Decorations
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(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2007) £6.50 + £ 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3851) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for many different designs of wire-beaded Christmas stars and figures and other shapes (bells, hearts, balls etc). Also a pattern for decorating a tea-light holder with a beaded Christmas star pattern |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(hardback) 60 + 16 pages, colour (2007) £9.95 + £ 3.75 p&p (Code no sp3848) Even though the text is in German there is a separate insert which is an excellent diagrammatic pattern book of instructions for all kinds of wire-beaded animals including dogs, deer, mountain goats, frogs, ducks, parrots, birds, storks and flamingoes, penguins, fish, puffins, seals, kangaroos, pandas, monkeys, lions, eagles, raccoons, tortoises. Most 3-D, some animals are 2-D. . |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(hardback) 76 pages, colour (2006) £9.95 + £ 3.75 p&p (Code no sp3833) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded swans & cygnets, fish, penguins, seals, crocodiles (+ young & eggs), cockatoo, horse and pony, fox and rabbits, squirrel, cats, birds, weasels, parrots, pelicans, dolphins, reindeer, sno fox and snow rabbit, porcuypines, camels, kingfishers, elephants, etc. Most 3-D, some animals are 2-D. |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(paperback) 32 pages, colour (2007) £6.25 + £ 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3834) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded cats, penguins, fish and whales, cows, bears, reindeer (all 2-D), snake and frog, chaffinch and rabbits, lizards, dogs, albatross, horse and pony (all 3-D). |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(hardback) 96 pages, colour (2006) £13.95 + £ 3.75 p&p (Code no sp3835) Create a menagerie of glittering beaded critters from penguins to a cobra, these adorable creatures are fun to create using a variety of tiny seed beads in a ranbow of colours. Choose from duckling, rooster, honey bear, owl, weasel, fawn, fox, mole, shrew, lantern bug, dog, young seal, red and blue poison arrow frogs, dragonfly, octopus, orca, clownfish, angelfish, seahorse, king penguin, swan, birds, chipmunks, anteater. . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Bead
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3831) Charms have been prized since ancient times for bringing good fortune, healing and protection. This beautifully written guide reveals how to make beguiling charm bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more - all the reader needs are pliers, wire or chain and their favourite charms and gemstones. 50 step-by-step projects and easy to follow techniques. . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Bead
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3820) Learn ingeniously quick and easy ways to make stylish jewellery, transforming wire and beads into dazzling earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets. 35 beautiful projects present classic styles with a twist, from crystal chandelier earrings and a slinky Art Deco crocheted necklace, to bracelets of pearl and sea-blue. Detailed step-by-step photography for all techniques. . |
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Beads and Jewellery - Bead
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3821) 35 fabulous projects by British jewellery designer and maker Linda Jones, whose first book Creating Wire & Bead Jewellery has been a best seller. Ideal for beginners - no experience needed to use this book to create the 35 bracelets, necklaces and more - step by step. Projects include rings, earrings, brooches and jewellery sets etc. Modern and traditional designs include professional tips and finishing touches. Hand-manipulated wire - no wire jig required!! |
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Beadwork - Christmas Decorations
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(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2006) £5.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3715) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for many different designs of wire-beaded Christmas stars and figures. . |
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Beadwork - Christmas Decorations
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(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2004) £5.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3713) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded Christmas stars (plus some angels and figures). . |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(paperback) 32 pages plus extra pattern sheets, colour (2002) £5.95 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3708) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded dogs, weasel, birds, zebra, panther, elephant, bears, octopus, seahorse, owls, guinea pig, squirrel, cockerel & hen, goat, sheep, fox, rabbit . |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(hardback) 64 pages, colour (2005) £5.95 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3709) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded fish, mammoth, sabre-tooth tiger, penguin, seagull, llama, rhino, exotic birds, stork,flamingo, seahorse, ray, dogs, meercats, 3 dinosaurs, turtle, 2-D birds . |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(hardback paperback) 32 pages plus extra pattern sheets, colour (2003) £5.95 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3710) Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded seal, spaniel, monkey, pony, wallaby/kangaroo, panda, puma, crocodile, swan, birds, penguin . |
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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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Beadwork - Animals &
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(paperback) 104 pages, colour (2002) £15.95 + £2.50 p&p (Code no sp3737) One of many inspiring new Japanese books - this one has many different projects using beads and wire for making beautiful beaded animals from seed beads. Horses, sheep, pigs, goats, pets, dogs, cats, many different birds, woodland animals, wild animals, lizards and snakes, sea creatures, many different fish, butterflies, flowers, insects etc. Although the text is in Japanese, the colour line drawings and diagrams and colour photos are excellent at showing the various stages of construction. |
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Beadwork - Animals &
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(paperback) 104 pages, colour (2004) £14.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3718) One of many inspiring new Japanese books - this one has many different projects using beads (and wire) for making beautiful beaded animals from crystal or facetted beads. Included are lions, koalas, bears, dogs, squirrels, cats, dolphins, seals, tortoises, octopi, fish, chicks, fruit, mushrooms, baskets and napkin rings, little boxes, Christmas motifs and hearts. Although the text is in Japanese, the colour line drawings and diagrams and colour photos are excellent at showing the various stages of construction. |
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(paperback) 88 pages, colour (2006) £14.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3719) One of many inspiring new Japanese books - this one has various different projects using beads (and wire) for making beautiful beaded animals from crystal or facetted beads & feature beads, all Disney characters. Included are Mickey & Friends, the Aristocats, Bambi, Chip 'n' Dale, Lady & the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh. Although the text is in Japanese, the colour line drawings and diagrams and colour photos are excellent at showing the various stages of construction. . |
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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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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE
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(hardback) 87 pages, colour (2005) £12.95 + £2.75 p&p (Code no sp3619) By the co-authors of Woven Wire Jewelry, if you don't know anything at all about wire jewellery, this book will get you off to a smooth start with easy-to-follow colour photographs that take you step-by-step through the making process. Make basic components such as loops, jump rings and connectors and many designs for earrings, rings, bracelets and decorated cards. |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE
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(paperback combbound in folder) 88 pages, colour photos. (2005) £14.99 + 3.00 p&p (Code no sp3501) A book on how to make tiaras has been the longest-awaited
volume on books about beads. To use an old cliché, I could have
retired on the proceeds of selling a book on how to make tiaras, the amount
of times I've been asked for one over the years! Well here is the first
book of its kind, and I hope it will sell as many copies as I've been
asked for! |
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Beadwork - Bead Crochet
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(paperback) 88 pages, colour photos and diags. (2005) £11.95 + 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3403) Crocheting takes on a new dimension in this fun and creative collection of 30 projects, including stunning yet easy-to-make necklaces, earrings and bracelets and delicate but functional baskets. Those new to crochet will get all the basics of crocheting, including how to get started, finishing off, tube crocheting, adding new wire and planning projects - with plenty of illustrations throughout for guidance. Beaders will enjoy a new way to play with beads while seasoned crocheters will relish fresh and innovative approaches to a favourite technique. See also Nancie's book Knitting with Wire. |
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Beadwork - Wire-beadwork - General
(paperback) 52 pages, colour photos. b/w diags (2003) £12.95 + £2.00 p&p This book shows how to use wire and beads to create realistic butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, spiders, flies, wasps and ladybirds. There are sections on basic stringing techniques, colour photos of the individual pieces and patterns to make them. |
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Beadwork - Wire-beadwork - General
(paperback) 64 pages, colour photos and 2-col diags (2002) £12.50 + £2.00 p&p A third book in the Japanese Ondori series on wire beading. This book (in English) has patterns for three-dimensional animals, flowers, home and garden, people, fruits and veg, bread and sweets, mini hats, bags and shoes and Christmas figures and motifs (among others!). |
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Beadwork
- Wire-beadwork - General BASIC BEADWORK FOR BEGINNERS (paperback) 64 pages, many colour diags & photos & b&w illustrations (1996) £12.95 + £1.75 p&p Patterns and instructions for many 2- and 3-dimensional figures, animals, trees, flowers, butterflies, purses, necklaces etc. using 34 gauge wire and seed beads. A great companion to Glass Bead Artistry. (for seed beads, wire etc, see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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Beadwork
- Wire-beadwork - General GLASS BEAD ARTISTRY (paperback) 48 pages, many colour diags & photos (1992) £12.95 + £1.75 p&p Patterns and instructions for 100s of bead figures and objects, storybook characters, butterflies, zodiac signs, dolls, zoo animals, space travel, fashion accessories, etc. See also Basic Beadwork for Beginners. (for seed beads, wire etc, see our FULL CATALOGUE) |