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 enlarge | Author: Jean Campbell
Publisher: Interweave Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $8.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 72186
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 8 x 0.6
ISBN: 1931499799
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.582
EAN: 9781931499798
ASIN: 1931499799
Publication Date: April 1, 2005
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Condition: BRAND NEW; never used; clean and crisp!!
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 For beginners just venturing into the art of beading... July 16, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
When I first started beading, I bought several bead books. Many of them were a waste of time-but not this one. I refer back to it often for basic information. While it may be a little boring for advanced users, beginners will find it extremely helpful. Getting Started Stringing Beads includes information on shopping for beads (which helped me to understand how bead stores work-I would have been lost without this!). Did you know that when you go into a real bead store you will find a bead tray and clipboards with paper and pens to write down what you buy? It also includes the basics, simple design instructions, information on focal beads, earrings, and helpful tips. This book was well worth the money.
GETTING STARTED STRINGING BEADS May 7, 2007
2 out of 14 found this review helpful
FLAWLESS TRANSACTION WITH A PLATINUM SELLER WHOM I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND; THANKS SO MUCH!
 learn about bead sizes April 9, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As many have said before, this is a great book for learning about bead sizing, and all the parts that go into stringing. It left me needing more information about technique. Good beginning reference.
The best! April 8, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this book when I realized I could save a lot of money shopping for beads in the wholesale district in NYC (Broadway in the 30's) and learning a few simple closures. This book explains it all, from the tools you need to the different kinds of beads to the wire and clasps to use. It also has a rudimentary design section (just my speed!) on basic patterns and the effects they create, from "I'm off to the opera in my little black dress" to "I'm a crazy artist." There are numerous clear color illustrations and simple explanations of how to do the basics. A great first book if you're doing beading just for fun.
Give it a chance March 9, 2007
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have never beaded in my life and bought this book partially based on the reviews here. When I read it the first it seemed too elementary even for me. But then I started getting enough materials to actually do a project. And I changed my mind. Seeing the step by step illustrations of how to use a crimp bead or how to make a loop really helped me. I practiced with craft wire until I thought the things I was attempting were nice enough then I moved to silver. This book also helped me in making choices of tools, findings and stringing materials. One tip I can give anyone starting out is buy the best stringing wire you can possibly afford and check online places, you'll find prices as much as 50% less than those in a craft store. You'll need to buy a second book for a wider variety of design ideas. I chose the first Beadstyle book and am very happy.
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