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Book Review -The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving
The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving
by Carol Wilcox Wells
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Lark Books; (August 2003)
ISBN: 1579905331
Use peyote, chevron chain, spiral rope, crochet rope, Ndebele, and right angle weave to make beaded beads, vessels, and dramatic jewelry. You'll learn the basics and then use variations of the stitches to make the projects. |
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Over 30 beaded projects are presented by Ms. Well's and her colleagues. After a general introduction to materials and tools, the book is divided into color-coded sections. Each section begins by giving the reader an overview of a particular technique. These instructions are followed by a combination of projects and gallery designs. The diagrams are large and clear and the step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. The projects are bold and inspiring. A reader can complete some of the projects with only thread, beading needles, and seed beads. Ms. Wells encourages the reader to try substitutions for materials and explore design options, but if you follow the instructions as written, you will need some specialized tools, beads, and findings.
Beginning beaders may find the instructions too cursory and the projects overwhelming. Also, although the full title of the book is The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving - New Jewelry Designs with Classic Stitches, many of the projects focus on making beads or vessels and not actual jewelry. Overall, I consider this book to be an excellent addition to a beader's library, but probably not an ideal choice for a novice beader.
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