The Book of Beads : A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making
by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig (Contributor)


Hardcover - 125 pages (August 1990)

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This stunning volume utilizes glorious color photos to catalog all types of beads (glass, wood, metal, ceramic, natural, semiprecious, plastic, novelty, and collectible), offer design guidelines on planning jewelry (considerations of bead shape, texture, size, weight, and color), and document various practical considerations (findings, equipment, basic how-tos of creating earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches). The section on themes and special occasions, complete with directions for each project, features designs for evening wear, summer styles, holiday looks, weddings, children's items, and African- and Indian-inspired pieces. Even the purely informational and visual spreads (those without actual how-to instructions) offer endless inspiration and ideas for beaded creations.
5 out of 5 stars A great book for beginners. Super photos! Reviewer: A reader from Long Island, New York August 29, 1999 This book has multipage spreads on every imaginable type of bead--by material, color, and style--accompanied by exquisite photographs. It also tells you how to rejuvenate jewelry. My favorite section is "Techniques," at the back of the book. It has clear photographs (not sloppy drawings like some books) of findings and equipment, plus basic instructions for making earrings, necklaces, etc., as well as beading on fabric. There are books that go into greater detail on technique, but for someone like me who wants to comprehend the full range of beads and materials available, plus basic how-to, it's terrific!
5 out of 5 stars A book to keep and refer to again and again! Reviewer: A reader from Sutton Coldfield, England June 24, 1999 This IS a textbook, in a way. Great reference material for those new to beads and beading - beautifully photographed with lots of information both on all types of beads and also findings and simple techniques. I keep dipping into this one and still find something new.
Beautiful illustrations but not terribly helpful. Reviewer: A reader from Chicago, Illinois September 10, 1998 Beautiful illustrations and fun to look at but only some of the jewelry includes instructions to recreate. I found the book to be a disappointment in my continual pursuit to try to create beautiful and unique jewelry. It almost seemed like more of a textbook on beads then instructive.
5 out of 5 stars A beautiful and informative book Reviewer: A reader from Chicago June 12, 1998 This is the book that got me interested in beads and jewelry making many years ago--and I still go back to it. It covers types of beads, while giving some history, and then goes into styles of beaded jewelry. The last part describes what you need to make jewelry and gives some design ideas. Also interesting is a section on recycling old jewelry. Experienced beaders may find it too simplistic, but overall, it is a wonderful introduction to the world of beads.

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