Explorations in Beadweaving: Techniques for an Improvisational Approach

Explorations in Beadweaving: Techniques for an Improvisational Approach Genre: Beading, Jewelry Making Language: English Publisher: Interweave Books (F+W Media, Inc.) Format: EPUB Quality: Publisher's Layout (e-book) Number of Pages: 250 Interactive Table of Contents: Yes Description: Learn how to create beautiful, layered jewelry using free-form beading! Explorations in Beadweaving begins with common beading techniques and shows how to improvise and combine them into stunning, unique creations. Author Kelly Angeli teaches peyote, herringbone, square beading, and embroidery in a series of hands-on lessons, then adds additional elements like fringe, embellishments, metal components, found objects, and center beads. Throughout the book, she guides the reader toward a more improvisational approach, from choosing different colours to mixing and matching elements and techniques. Many projects will have variations featuring different colours or different elements. This book offers solid basic beading techniques, and gives you the tools to either make small but satisfying tweaks or jump straight into improvisational techniques. Gain the confidence you need to create your own free-form designs!