The New Beadwork

by Kathlyn Moss and Alice Scherer

Book Overview

Beadwork, the last of the traditional crafts to be discovered by fine artists, has undergone a revolution in the past two decades. This book surveys the best recent work in this burgeoning art form,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810936704
• ISBN13: 9780810936706
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: ABRAMS
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Extreme Eye-Candy for Beadwork Lovers!

This book is for one thing only - inspiration! But what inspiration! I'm an actually on my second copy of this book as my first became so worn from my paging and drooling.The pieces are shown alphabetically by artisan with a two line biography, then a brief desciption of the piece and a listing of techniques used - I love the fact that the dimensions are given with each piece! There is also included an artisan's statement giving you insight into how the artisan sees his/her work.As this was originally published in 1992 some of the resources are out of date but a web search will remedy that. Also, don't buy this book for instructions on how to do the beadwork, this is strictly eye-candy and how sweet it is! This is the book I pull from my shelf often to remind me of how much I love this medium, how far I have to go in my explorations, and how much fun getting there will be!Sadly this book is out of print, but if you are a serious beadworker or someone who wants to see the best that beadwork can be - spend the time and money to get a copy of this treasure.

Gorgeous beadwork!

Inspirational...helps get your own creative ideas going when you see some of the incredible stuff other bead artists are doing. Has a small how-to section which is not very helpful, but the photographs are wonderful.

indispensible book for the serious beader

You can't be a serious bead artist if you don't own this book, that's all there is to it. The introduction itself--with its cogent and encompassing trace of the contemporary groundswell in bead art--is worth its price. As a source for the work of the most well-known and emerging artists this book is a museum in itself. Ms. Withers is to be commended for the beauty of her presentations as well as for her sensitivity to the deeply spiritual and downright funky satisfaction both the bead artist and the bead art owner derive from the humble bead.Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but women prefer beads. And yes, real men do make bead art!

The most beautiful book on beadwork I've ever seen!

This book full of photos with amazing artworks. I was surprized what people can make with beads. You can find a lot of great ideas or you can give this book as a gift to someone who enjoys beading or just loves albums with beautiful pictures. You gonna love it!

An inspiration of creative beadwork design

Every page is filled with inspiring ideas andbreath-taking artwork. You will be amazed by the incredable detail and mastery of the design. Full color photos bring the beadwork alive. Basic beading techniques and advise is included to get you started!