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Bead Simple: Essential Techniques for Making Jewelry Just the Way You Want It | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan Beal
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 34814
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1561589535
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5942
EAN: 9781561589531
ASIN: 1561589535
Publication Date: March 25, 2008
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Product Description
Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call for very specific beads and materials. So if crafters don't like the beads used in the projects, or don't have them in hand, they won't enjoy the projects, no matter how beautiful they are. But Susan Beal has untangled this knotty problem. Bead Simple is the first work of its kind that offers stunning jewelry patterns that can be completely customized with a variety of beads and stringing materials. Based on simple, yet effective beading techniques, this strikingly illustrated pattern guide includes 50 glittering designs, each featuring two bold variations for a total of 150 projects that can easily be achieved with different materials or tweaks. With hot guest designers, including DIY Network's Jennifer Perkins and Megan Nicolay, author of the bestselling Generation T, here is the one book that finally offers jewelers the versatility to let their unique personalities shine through.
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 A compilation of more than 150 do-it-yourself designs May 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Beading is an enduring popular craft and a basic skill for do-it-yourself jewelry makers, needlecraft embellishers, and crafts artists. "Bead Simple: Essential Techniques For Making Jewelry Just The Way You Want It" by jewelry designer and 'Craft' magazine contributor Susan Beal (who blogs daily at [...] and whose jewelry is sold nationwide in shops and galleries) is a compilation of more than 150 do-it-yourself designs using beads to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and embellishments that range from cocktail rings to Christmas tree ornaments. Of special note is the 'Getting Started' chapter that will prove especially useful for the novice. The text is replete with icons that show at a glance the difficulty level, cost, and materials required for each individual project. Thoroughly 'user friendly' and featuring a wealth of full color illustrations, "Bead Simple" is highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Arts & Crafts instructional reference collection.
Great, easy, creative projects! April 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really bought this book simply because one of my best friends, Sarah Minshall, had designed a project for it. (The Circles in the Square tote...) She's such an amazing all around crafter, I envy her talent - and she's finally getting some recognition for it!
The whole book has tons of great ideas for new projects. I want to make almost everything in here, which surprised me since I usually only like one or two projects in most crafting books...
I thought it was a little misleading to call it "Bead Simple," since it has much more than just beading projects in it. All sorts of materials are used in the book, which just shows off how creative some people can be!
I'm really happy with this book...except that I am now out buying all the supplies needed to make all the projects in the book!!! :-)
A must for both the novice and more accomplished jewelry maker! April 12, 2008
For anyone who's ever wanted to try their hand at making jewelry BEAD SIMPLE is a must. It tells all you need to know about the tools you'll need and what techniques to use but it also has plenty of useful information and projects sure to interest those who are more advanced. For both, it has a wide range of projects to try or to inspire one's own creativity. In addition, this book is a handsome package--each project is beautifully photographed and the handrawn illustrations of techniques are exquisitely and clearly done.
 good for the basics April 3, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this is a good resource if you are just starting out, I find the techniques are well explained, but some of the designs are simple, which for a beginner might be just what you want... This would make a great gift for anyone interested in beading, a good start off point!
Beautiful projects, accessible for all skill levels March 31, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Susan Beal's Bead Simple is a great resource both for the crafter that's new to working with beads and the more experienced beader who is looking for inspiration. Basic techniques and equipment are explained and the projects run the gamut from simple, delicate earrings to embellished clothing. The author's enthusiasm for craft comes through on every page, as the beautiful photographs and elegant layout guide the reader through making their own unique creations. The techniques demonstrated are basics that any crafter can build upon, and this book makes beading accessible to crafters of all ages. Highly recommended!
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