Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 176 pages
- Published by: Lark Books July 1, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1579905722
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1579905729
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Book Dimensions:
10.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 2 pounds
Product Description
Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will inspire, instruct, and attract bead- and glass-makers. It's gorgeous, easy to follow, and one-of-a-kind.
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across the splendid pages in eye-catching photographs are all the most popular types of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass. The most advanced projects are truly remarkable, from floral and sculptural beads to beads that encase images of stars, rainbows, and faces.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Reader Reviews
This book filled in the blanks for me. I have a beadmaking kit that's been collecting dust since Christmas because I didn't have much instruction to work with. This book inspired me to pick it up and try again. The instructions are clear and it's the next best thing to taking a class. Techniques I never thought I could accomplish now seem do-able. This is a great book for beginners.
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