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EVERYTHING WE SELL COMES WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE OR YOUR MONEY BACK! | |  | | Home » Getting Started Stringing Beads (Getting Started series) | | | | | | | Description: | | The art of crafting beautiful string and bead creations is explained in this step-by-step guide for novice beaders. Everything the beginner needs to know, including information on selecting the appropriate beads at the store and a complete guide to basic stringing materials are provided, along with pointers on securing beading wires with crimps, tying knots, and working with findings. Twenty-five quick and simple projects will help build foundational technical skills and result in exciting bead creations such as charm bracelets and chandelier earrings. This resource guide gives readers the skills to create their own pieces. | | | Features: | |
• IP-99799
• 9781931499798
• Brand New Item / Unopened Product
• Interweave Press
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Jean Campbell | | Hardcover:
| 96 pages | | Publisher:
| Interweave Press | | Publication Date:
| April 01, 2005 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1931499799 | | Product Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.26 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.49 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 28 reviews |
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82 of 83 found the following review helpful:
 If you're fascinated by beads but don't have a clue...Jul 12, 2005
By indiestar
"indiestar"
I am fascinated by the art of beading and jewellery design. Everytime I walk into a bead store I just want to go nuts - but I didn't really have all the tools and jargon necessary to really make a good start. This book is just what you need to take to the store to guide you through the shopping experience and the creation process once you get home. As the previous reviewer said, it's Beading 101.
I know I will continue to refer to this book for years to come. The photographs are great and the layout and organization of the book are excellent. Highly recommended!
63 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 Simple and to the pointAug 15, 2005
By Ldyhawk
This may not be the book for veteran beaders, but for beginners and intermediates looking for a book with informative text, clear color pictures, and suggestions for new layouts and styles beyond the basic single-strand bracelet, it's a good choice. Instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow. Good discussion of tools and techniques.
53 of 53 found the following review helpful:
BEST beginner bookMar 23, 2006
By Lynn Scheerhorn
I purchased this book as a gift to a beginning beader. I am an experienced beader, and I found this book to have many things I wish I had when I first started beading. There is a description of the different shapes of beads and what their names are, rondelle, bicone, etc. There is also a scale diagram of the actual sizes of beads, 4mm, 6mm etc. Very helpful info. I am starting a women's beading co-op in Haiti as a mission project, and this has such great illustrations and pictures, they will be able to learn from this book.
44 of 44 found the following review helpful:
Beading 101Apr 08, 2005
By Agape Glenda
"Glenda"
This book is an awesome introduction to the world of string beading. She says it is like a Beading 101 course and she is absolutely correct. I am new to the art of stringing beads and so far I have several orders based on a few projects that I have completed following the techniques outlined in this guide. I carry it with me in case I need it for a reference. Because it is hardcover I know that it is a book that I will have around for a long time.
37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
Give it a chanceMar 09, 2007
By Karen
I have never beaded in my life and bought this book partially based on the reviews here. When I read it the first it seemed too elementary even for me. But then I started getting enough materials to actually do a project. And I changed my mind. Seeing the step by step illustrations of how to use a crimp bead or how to make a loop really helped me. I practiced with craft wire until I thought the things I was attempting were nice enough then I moved to silver. This book also helped me in making choices of tools, findings and stringing materials. One tip I can give anyone starting out is buy the best stringing wire you can possibly afford and check online places, you'll find prices as much as 50% less than those in a craft store. You'll need to buy a second book for a wider variety of design ideas. I chose the first Beadstyle book and am very happy.
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