Product Description

Quite simply everything beginners need to know to start making beaded jewelry! This must-have book features more than 100 color photographs and illustrations to walk you through step-by-step-shopping for beads, basic stringing materials, as well as how to crimp, tie knots, and work with findings. Several stunning projects will get you beading, and a design guide along with dozens of tips will keep your creative juices percolating. Getting Started is a new series from Interweave Press that makes learning new crafts simple and fun.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18490 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

Review
A lot of stringing books only have words for their projects , so we liked the fact that this one had lots of illustrations. We felt it might be a good choice for a complete beginner. It also has some basic wirework techniques so is a good all-rounder. --Bead Dec 07/Jan 08

About the Author
Jean Campbell is the editor of Beadwork Magazine, the author of 'Bead it with Beadwork', 'Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringes', and the co-author of 'Beaders Companion'. She holds degrees from the University of Minnesota in Studio Arts and Santa Monica College of Design Arts, and Architecture in Furniture and Product Design.

Customer Reviews

Start beading!
The title says everything - this is a great little book to get you started stringing beads.

If you know nothing at all about the subject, after reading the lengthy detailed introduction you will have a good general knowledge of beads, tools, findings, stringing materials, knotting,etc.

It then covers all the basics, from a simple bead on a string, to multistranded necklaces and bracelets and if you have a creative enough mind then you could go on from this to designing your own jewellery.

As an introduction to the subject, this is perfect.

Great book for beginners
This is a great book for beginners. It is laid out in a very clear way with names, details and images of different beads, findings and beading techniques. Clear instructions are also given for several easy projects. Highly recommended for beginners and improvers as both a project and reference book.

Excellent beginners' book
Bought this for my mum for Christmas - she is delighted with it and finds it easy to follow. Gives her lots of tips for beginners. Delighted.