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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Visual
Published: 08/01/2009
ISBN: 9780470454664
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 8.94h x 8.02w x 0.61d