Beading for the first time®

by Benson, Ann

• ISBN13: 9780806960982
• ISBN10: 0806960981
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-30
• Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle

Summary

Arranged in a Q & A format, this handbook covers all the basics: different types of beads, tools, materials, techniques for 18 easy projects (each building on the one before), and 14 more challenging ones. Incorporate knotting, use pressure crimps and stitching to make ornaments, jewelry, needlepoint, a wrapped candleholder, and more. "Benson takes the mystery out of basic beadwork techniques."Library Journal.

Author Biography

Amherst, MA

Table of Contents

Breading for the First Time	8	(10)
Section 1: Beading Basics	10	(12)
What do I need to get started?	12	(10)
Section 2: Techniques	22	(42)
How do I use glue to decorate an object with beads?
Glued Heart Ornament	24	(2)
How do I string beads on wire?
Beaded Wire Napkin Ring	26	(3)
How do I String heads on a head pin jewelry component?
Rigid Wire Necklace	29	(1)
How do I String beads on multiple jewelry components?
Faux Pearl Component Earrings	30	(1)
How do I string beads on a needle and thread?
Continuous Loop Necklace	31	(2)
How do I string beads on elastic?
Simple Bracelet	33	(1)
How do I string beads on monofilament?
Faceted Citrine Choker & Earrings	34	(2)
How do I incorporate knotting into stringing beads?
Knotted Necklace with Amber Bead	36	(2)
How do I use pressure crimps to close a string of beads?
Braided Leather Bracelet	38	(2)
How do I sew beads onto the surface of card stock paper?
Red Shoe Pin	40	(4)
How do I sew beads into the surface of fabric?
Collar Adornment	44	(3)
How do I sew beads onto the surface of needlepoint canvas?
Holly Heart Ornament	47	(3)
How do I weave beads on wire?
Bugle-beaded Tassel	50	(1)
How do I weave a daisy chain using a needle?
Daisy Chain Anklet	51	(2)
How do I create a beaded design using squared needle-weaving?
Wrapped Candleholder	53	(3)
How do I create a beaded design using brick stitch needle-weaving?
Brick Stitch Barrette	56	(2)
How do I create a beaded design using peyote stitch needle-weaving?
Peyote Stitch Bookmark	58	(3)
How do I weave a beaded design using a loom?
Loom-woven Band	61	(3)
Section 3: Project Beyond the Basics	64	(38)
How do I use artwork as a pattern for gluing beads?
Glued House Box	66	(2)
How do I form complex shapes with wire?
Wired Hibiscus Corsage	68	(4)
How do I string beads to create lace?
Beaded Lace-edged Coasters	72	(4)
How do I combine stringing with surface beading?
Celtic Knot Necklace & Earrings	76	(3)
How do I finish a beaded piece of needlepoint canvas?
Oriental Carpet Eyeglass Case	79	(3)
How do I join Squared needle-weaving?
Woven Bag Necklace	82	(3)
How do I shape needle-weaving and add fringes?
Squared Floral Necklace	85	(4)
How do I create a tube with needle-weaving?
Woven Southwest Tube Necklace	89	(3)
How do I embellish brick stitch needle-weaving?
Brick Stitch Pin & Earrings	92	(3)
How do I increase and decrease rows using peyote stitch needle-weaving?
Peyote Stitch Needlecase	95	(3)
How do I join loomed panels and attach them to a frame?
Loomed Mandarin Lamp Shade	98	(4)
Section 4: Gallery of Artists	102	(9)
Metric Equivalency Chart	111	(1)
Index	112