Creative Beading: Over 60 Original Jewellery Projects and Variations

by Juju Vail

Book Overview

Without expensive tools or special training, anyone can get started right away and quickly begin producing bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings, brooches and many other exciting jewelry projects. Large, bright diagrams, 150 full color photographs and a wealth of expert tips make following the patterns a breeze. Within minutes, it is possible to begin assembling the Spots and Dots four-strand necklace, the enchanting Fairy Chain bracelet, Silver...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0600611744
• ISBN13: 9780600611745
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Hamlyn (UK)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 9.5"
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Creative beading is a great book

I love any kind of beading book

EASY AND ELEGANT STARTING POINTS

An excellent choice for those looking for a range of quick designs with easy-to-follow directions, handsome photos and clear illustrations of how to construct each project. The illustrations alone are worth the price of the book. I highly recommend this book for the beginning and intermediate beader. There are designs for sophisticated adults, casual looks, and a few that would appeal to young girls too. I have read and own similar books but always go back to this one because it works as a springboard for developing my own ideas. The opening chapters show and explain the purpose of all the major tools, stringing materials, seed beads and bead finishes, bead shapes and materials, with just enough detail. Basic knots are clearly shown, along with clear diagrams of the easier weaves. Good directions for using buttons as toggle clasps, something which is hard to find as thoroughly explained in other books. The projects are tasteful, and include double- and single-strand bracelets and necklaces, 2 interesting ways to string lariats, stylish drop earrings, wearable rings, a necklace using large-hole, bone beads and memory wire bracelets. Not a ton of projects, but you can make your own variations and not feel pressed to slavishly copy the designs, especially if you don't have the beads on hand. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do!

Great Inspiration

I've had this book for a few months now and find myself turning back to it for inspiration often. It's geared more towards beginning beaders, but there are enough of the more complicated projects to get my brain thinking of new ways to use the elements presented in the book. If you've never picked up a needle and thread to bead, you'll find this book very helpful. The instructions and diagrams are easy to follow along. I especially love the flowers and leaf projects. It's a great recipe book of quick and easy beading projects.

Lovely designs!

Looking for a book of easy-to-make beading projects? Creative Beading may be just what you need. Author Juju Vail offers more than 60 jewelry projects and variations, plus chapters on tools and materials, bead selection, techniques, and more. There are plenty of simple bead-stringing projects made with pearls, crystals, fine buttons, and other treasures, but you'll also find some intriguing woven patterns for rings and bracelets. The author has great color sense, too, making her jewelry pieces very inspiring for the viewer. Some of my favorite projects are the Bow Tie Band ring and bracelet, the Black Beauty ring, beaded beads, beaded buttons, and the Beaded Flower Charm featuring flower petals made of beads. Makes a great pendant! Recommended for beginner through intermediate bead artists.