Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time

by Michaels, Chris Franchetti

• ISBN13: 9780470454664
• ISBN10: 0470454660
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-31
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

A subset of jewelry making, beadwork involves connecting small beads with a needle and thread. These bead stitching techniques are used to make bands of beaded fabric for bracelets, beaded beads, and pendants; flat circles of beads for focal accents, earrings, and pendants; beaded tubes for round bracelet bands or necklaces; and ornate bezels for gemstones. While many other books on the market focus on patterns or on a single technique or type of project, this book will serve as a comprehensive resource for beadwork techniques, from simple stitches that any beginner can do to more advanced ones that crafters can work up to as they build their skills. The projects will be appealing and modern, and every page will include detailed color photos and diagrams that make it easy to follow along.

Author Biography

Chris Franchetti Michaels is a writer and jewelry artisan specializing in beaded designs, wirework, and metal fabrication. She is the author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading, Beading VISUAL Quick Tips, and Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips. Chris has appeared on several episodes of DIY Network's "Jewelry Making," and her designs have been featured in popular books.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Beadwork
How to Use This Book	p. 4
Beads Used for Bead Weaving	p. 5
Beading Needles and Thread	p. 12
More Tools and Supplies	p. 16
Essential Skills and Techniques
Prepare a Length of Thread	p. 22
Stitch Beads Together	p. 26
End a Thread by Weaving-In	p. 32
Begin a New Length of Thread	p. 36
Learn the Knots Used in Beadwork	p. 40
Keys to Successful Bead Weaving	p. 43
Correct a Mistake	p. 44
Beading Instructions and Patterns	p. 46
Peyote Stitch
Weave Flat Peyote Stitch	p. 52
Create Tubular Peyote	p. 56
Stitch Multiple-Drop Peyote	p. 60
Zip-Up Peyote Stitch	p. 61
Perform Peyote Stitch Increases and Decreases	p. 62
Make Circular Peyote	p. 71
Learn Dutch Spiral Stitch	p. 74
Peyote Stitch Graph Patterns	p. 76
Beaded Netting
Create Flat Horizontal Netting	p. 82
Create Vertical Netting	p. 88
Make Tubular Netting	p. 90
Make Circular Netting	p. 92
Netting Graph Patterns	p. 94
Ladder Stitch and Brick Stitch
Weave a Row of Ladder Stitch	p. 98
Transition into Flat Brick Stitch	p. 100
Create Tubular Brick Stitch	p. 104
Perform Brick Stitch Increases and Decreases	p. 106
Create Circular Brick Stitch	p. 110
Brick Stitch Graph Patterns	p. 112
Square Stitch and Spiral Rope
Create Flat Square Stitch	p. 116
Create Tubular Square Stitch	p. 118
Try Multiple-Bead Square Stitch	p. 120
Make Square Stitch Increases and Decreases	p. 121
Perform Circular Square Stitch	p. 126
Square Stitch Graph Patterns	p. 128
Stitch Spiral Rope	p. 130
Right-Angle Weave
Create Flat Right-Angle Weave	p. 134
Create Tubular Right-Angle Weave	p. 138
Make Right-Angle Weave Increases and Decreases	p. 140
Perform Circular Right-Angle Weave	p. 143
Right-Angle Weave Graph Patterns	p. 144
Herringbone Stitch
Weave Flat Herringbone Stitch	p. 148
Create Tubular Herringbone	p. 152
Perform Herringbone Increases and Decreases	p. 156
Try Circular Herringbone	p. 164
Herringbone Stitch Graph Patterns	p. 165
Details and Jewelry Finishing Techniques
Make Beaded Picots, Fringe, and Drops	p. 170
Make End Loops and Attach Findings	p. 172
Create Loop Clasps	p. 177
Stitch a Peyote Toggle Clasp	p. 180
Beginner Projects
Patterned Flat Peyote Bracelets	p. 184
Flat Peyote Stitch Bracelet with Picots	p. 186
Tubular Peyote Napkin Rings	p. 189
Netting and Right-Angle Weave Earrings	p. 192
Tubular Brick Stitch Slider Necklace	p. 196
Flat Square Stitch Finger Ring	p. 198
Flat Herringbone Bracelet	p. 202
Intermediate Projects
Circular Peyote Briolette Cap Earrings	p. 206
Horizontal Netting Anklet	p. 211
Tubular Netting and Peyote Bezel Necklace	p. 214
Spiral Rope and Herringbone Pendant Necklace	p. 220
Embellished Right-Angle Weave Bracelet	p. 224
Circular Brick Stitch Fringe Earrings	p. 228
Herringbone Rope and Peyote Leaf Necklace	p. 235
Index	p. 240
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