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Jean Power
Search Press
22 January 2014/ ISBN 9781782210214
How-To Books/Jewellery
Reviewed
by Rachel A Hyde
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Complement your outfits
with some impressive statement pieces, and learn offloom beadweaving
techniques. The small comes from the size of the beads used,
and the big from their bold appearance and contemporary appeal.
The work in this book is a combination of that of the author
and several other designers from all around the world. This
ensures that everything does not look like the work of one person
and so will have wider appeal, from cute owl earrings and cocktail
rings to a grand crystal necklace. The instructions start with
some basic information about the beads used and techniques,
such as stop beads and putting on clasps. This makes this a
good book for those who are not totally new to the world of
beads and jewellery but are keen to have a go at something beyond
simple stringing. The beadwork diagrams are computer drawn rather
than the more confusing photographs and this coupled with the
written instructions means that it is easy to follow. All the
main offloom stitches are here: brick, peyote, right angle weave,
ladder, herringbone and spiral. None of the projects is so huge
and elaborate that it would take ages to make, and thus it is
a great way to learn this type of beadwork. Add in some attractive
photos, thumbnail designer profiles and information about beading
blogs and forums, and you have a book with lots of appeal. One
for the keeper shelf! |
UK Reviewer: Rachel Hyde's
work can be found in Sewing World, Sew Hip, Popular Crafts
and other magazines. Her craft blog is Green
Thoughts |
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