Teach Yourself Visually Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time

By (author): "Chris Franchetti Michaels"
Genres:Beading books  
Publish Date: July 28th 2009
Teach Yourself Visually Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time
ISBN0470454660
ISBN139780470454664
AsinTeach Yourself Visually Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time
Original titleTeach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer)
A step-by-step visual guide to off-loom bead weaving This photo-intensive guide is a comprehensive resource for creating off-loom beadwork, from simple stitches that any beginner can do to more advanced techniques that you can work up to as you build your skills. Every page includes detailed color photos and diagrams that make it easy to follow along. You'll learn how to weave the peyote, ladder, brick, square, right angle weave, and herringbone stitches, as well as make beaded netting and create beaded clasps and other decorative details. Plus, you'll get patterns to make modern, stylish pieces, from necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to napkin rings.