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Lock, Jane.
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Beadwork.
Jewelry making.
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Lock, Jane.
Beadwork.
Jewelry making.
MARC Display
The
art
of
beadwork
:
techniques
and
inspirational
projects
for
creating
exquisite
pieces
/ Jane Lock.
by
Lock, Jane.
Running Press, c2013.
Call #:
745.582 L813a
Subjects
Beadwork
.
Jewelry making.
ISBN:
9780762450190 (pbk.)
0762450193 (pbk.)
Description:
160 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Notes:
"A Quarto book." -- T.p. verso.
Includes index.
Contents:
Getting started. Choosing beads ; Choosing findings ; Threads ; Tools ; Workspace and storage ; Design and color ; Core
techniques
; Troubleshooting --
Techniques
and
projects
. Basic stitches ; Stitch variations ; Combining stitches ; Loom work -- Guest designer
projects
.
Summary:
The
Art
of
Beadwork
is the definitive reference guide for everything
beadwork
, offering crafters a compendium of
techniques
for
creating
exquisite
pieces
of jewelry and accessories using beads, as well as instruction on a multitude of
inspirational
projects
. This lavishly illustrated book is a complete manual of
techniques
for on- and off-loom beadweaving and
beadwork
, from using cylinder beads to rocailles, and czech glass; knitting and crocheting with beads; and much more. The descriptions for each technique includes instruction, step-by-step photos, diagrams, and (in many cases) life-sized swatches for crafters to compare with their work in progress. The book includes a “Stitch Dictionary” as well as definitions of the myriad types of beads; their composition, sizes, shapes, finishes, and how to use them. Clear instruction and step-by-step photos guide the reader through the steps of jewelry construction. Throughout the book is a unique collection of
projects
by author Jane Lock and other artists from around the world, showcasing beading
techniques
while inspiring both aspiring and advanced crafters to test their skills.
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745.582 L813a
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