Bead Basics 101 Jewelry Arts Project Idea Book!
New Arrival at CafeAmericaine!
This is the wonderful new book from Design Originals by Donna Goss and Andrea Gibson! This is a wonderful beginner's book, the perfect jump start to this rewarding craft.
This book has a lot of reference materials, with pictures of tools, supplies, bead sizes, types of beads, and more. Definitions and nomentionclautre, to take the mystery out of this craft, and tips on saving money and using beads in alternate ways.
Some of the Content of this book: You'll learn exciting ways to make jewelry with different techniques and materials:
- Types of Beads
- Same Beads - Different Looks
- Same Style - Different Beads
- How to Tie a Slide Knot, or an verhand Knot, or a Lark's Head Knot
- Simple Strings with a Focal Bead
- Basic Tools
- Wire and Findings
- Additional Tools
- Alternate Stringing Materials
- Using a Bead Board
- Types of Clasps and Attach Clasps
- Basic Stringing
- Making a Dangle
- Cones and Multiple Strands
- Making Earrings, Bracelets, Watches
- Standard Lengths
- and more!
There are lots of wonderful projects, pictures, and ideas here. Plus, lots of information on materials sources, and more! This is a beautiful soft-cover book with 34 pages printed on a heavy paper, and full of lots of ideas for your artistic journeys.
