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annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques is a reformatting and updated re-release of the original tutorial book from 2011. Due out 3rd Sept 2019 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's a comprehensive 200 pages, and will be available in paperback and ebook formats. This is part of the 101:Workshop in a Book series.
There is a deep satisfaction in being able to make unique beaded items to coordinate with an outfit or specific room decor. This book has 30 well illustrated tutorials for projects including earrings, necklaces, brooches, and more. It also contains links to additional online content with short video tutorials on a broad range of beading related topics. The jewelry tutorials can be adapted for lamp pulls, curtain tie-backs, window sun-catchers, tassels, limited only by the reader's imagination.
The layout and graphics are attractive and easy to read. The introduction (16% of the page content) contains definitions, tools, supplies, and concepts used in the following chapters. Most of the tools and supplies are easily sourceable; most readers will already own some of them. The tutorial projects are arranged thematically, 3 per chapter. The chapters incorporate different techniques or units of construction. I especially liked the chapter on repurposing found objects and old jewelry into new components. The end of the book contains a good resources list (including links for non-North American readers!), as well as an artist bio and index.
This is a good introduction to stringing bead jewelry. Note, this book does not cover bead-weaving and none of the projects use weaving techniques such as right-angle-weave, Peyote, or similar.
Four stars. A valuable addition to the bead crafter's library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques is a reformatting and updated re-release of the original tutorial book from 2011. Due out 3rd Sept 2019 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's a comprehensive 200 pages, and will be available in paperback and ebook formats. This is part of the 101:Workshop in a Book series.
There is a deep satisfaction in being able to make unique beaded items to coordinate with an outfit or specific room decor. This book has 30 well illustrated tutorials for projects including earrings, necklaces, brooches, and more. It also contains links to additional online content with short video tutorials on a broad range of beading related topics. The jewelry tutorials can be adapted for lamp pulls, curtain tie-backs, window sun-catchers, tassels, limited only by the reader's imagination.
The layout and graphics are attractive and easy to read. The introduction (16% of the page content) contains definitions, tools, supplies, and concepts used in the following chapters. Most of the tools and supplies are easily sourceable; most readers will already own some of them. The tutorial projects are arranged thematically, 3 per chapter. The chapters incorporate different techniques or units of construction. I especially liked the chapter on repurposing found objects and old jewelry into new components. The end of the book contains a good resources list (including links for non-North American readers!), as well as an artist bio and index.
This is a good introduction to stringing bead jewelry. Note, this book does not cover bead-weaving and none of the projects use weaving techniques such as right-angle-weave, Peyote, or similar.
Four stars. A valuable addition to the bead crafter's library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
hollygo12345's review against another edition
5.0
If you ever wanted to make beaded jewelry or have dabbled in some areas but there are other things you want to learn, then this is the book for you. This is a Look, Learn, Create book that features large photos illustrating each step.
This Workshop in a Book begins with a 20-page Photographic Glossary that will visually acquaint the reader with all sorts of findings, tools, beads and accessories. For example, you will see 5 different types of chain and 12 kinds of clasps. It also includes beads in every shape, finish, material and type. This section is a great resource and you will probably encounter something you haven’t seen before or never knew how to use it or what it’s for. The next section shows you the basic techniques and how to do them, including making a loop, how to open and close a jump ring, adding a clasp, using crimp beads and more.
What i especially love about this book is that each chapter is organized around a particular finding so it teaches you about the different uses for that finding. This is different from other books which just have a bunch of different projects, which hopefully covers a specific technique you want to learn. The chapters include headpins, eye pins, jump rings, beading cable, wire, chain, memory wire, filigree, and other stringing material.
Each chapter includes three projects using that particular finding and shows you step-by-step how to make a piece of jewelry with close-up photos showing the techniques. As an example, the headpin projects are: basic drop earrings, multi-drop necklace and a beaded cluster bracelet.
With over 25 projects, there will certainly be something you will want to make or learn. Beaded Jewelry 101 is a great resource that will help you succeed at making beaded jewelry.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry Books and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
This Workshop in a Book begins with a 20-page Photographic Glossary that will visually acquaint the reader with all sorts of findings, tools, beads and accessories. For example, you will see 5 different types of chain and 12 kinds of clasps. It also includes beads in every shape, finish, material and type. This section is a great resource and you will probably encounter something you haven’t seen before or never knew how to use it or what it’s for. The next section shows you the basic techniques and how to do them, including making a loop, how to open and close a jump ring, adding a clasp, using crimp beads and more.
What i especially love about this book is that each chapter is organized around a particular finding so it teaches you about the different uses for that finding. This is different from other books which just have a bunch of different projects, which hopefully covers a specific technique you want to learn. The chapters include headpins, eye pins, jump rings, beading cable, wire, chain, memory wire, filigree, and other stringing material.
Each chapter includes three projects using that particular finding and shows you step-by-step how to make a piece of jewelry with close-up photos showing the techniques. As an example, the headpin projects are: basic drop earrings, multi-drop necklace and a beaded cluster bracelet.
With over 25 projects, there will certainly be something you will want to make or learn. Beaded Jewelry 101 is a great resource that will help you succeed at making beaded jewelry.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry Books and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
graypeape's review against another edition
5.0
A great book for anyone interested in making bead jewelry. It covers all the things you'll need to get started- tools, findings, stringing materials, and of course, beads. I appreciated how much coverage the beads got in this book; the authors discussed bead materials, finishes, and shapes extensively, and I learned some things I didn't know before. Techniques are discussed and pictured, then we move on to projects. There is a nice progression of projects, starting with very basic and moving up through more complicated work, but nothing so difficult that a beginner couldn't do it. Each project gives variations of the original idea, sparking creativity. There are some lovely projects included, I'm already planning my own versions! I especially enjoyed the chapter on reusing and repurposing broken/old jewelry and other beaded or jewelry worthy items, as this is something I very much enjoy doing. My only complaint about the book is the instruction on how to make loops, both basic and wrapped. While there isn't only one "right" way to do it and each beader will vary on how exactly they make loops, I personally don't care for the way the authors show them in the projects, I prefer a different method; also, I felt the part on making wrapped loops could've used 2 or 3 more pictures of the steps and a bit more explanation. Not a big complaint, and it's more personal preference than anything actually wrong with the book. Overall, this book covers a lot in an accessible way, is clear and easy to understand, and I found it to be a step above most beginner bead jewelry books!
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