A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns for All Ages

by Harte, Mary Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780943604589
• ISBN10: 0943604583
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Eagles View Pub Co

Summary

Dazzled by the beautiful beadwork of native peoples near and far? This new book by Mel makes learning to create beautiful necklaces, chokers, bracelets, belts, pouches and headbands a snap. The rich mix of culturally diverse seed bead patterns found in this book will satisfy the young beginner, the advanced worker and the holiday gift maker. The double bonus? The projects result in elegant, beautiful and surprisingly fashionable pieces of jewelry anybody would be proud to wear on any occasion. From Zulus to Guaymis, from Guatemala to Egypt, here are large, graphic illustrations of the threading patterns for a wide range of beautiful seed bead jewelry, from simple Y necklaces to elaborate Romanian collars; several original designs are provided as well. This book is a must for crafters working with seed beads as it provides many useful design concepts in its patterns for necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, belts, pouches and headbands. The Methods and Materials section is comprehensive and full of useful hints for working with seed beads in general, from how

Table of Contents

Introduction, Materials and Methods	5	(2)
Y Necklace and Teardrop Necklace	7	(1)
Starry Earrings, Bracelet and Necklace	8	(3)
Sea Star Earrings	11	(1)
Snowflake Earrings, Bracelet and Necklace	12	(3)
Flower Earrings	15
Chokers: Linked Flower and Twisted Link Flower	6	(12)
Pansy Necklace	18	(1)
Holly Leaf Necklace	19	(1)
Friendship Bracelets	20	(1)
Ripple Necklace	21	(1)
Braided Headband	22	(1)
Daisy Chains and Bracelets	23	(1)
Daisy World Purse	24	(1)
Coronet Necklace	25	(1)
Romanian Necklaces	26	(3)
Guaymi Necklace	29	(1)
Zulu Belt	30	(1)
Princess Necklace	31	(1)
Harlequin Necklace	32	(1)
Hanging Arches Necklace	33	(1)
Egyptian Diamond Necklace	34