The Best Little Beading Book by Wendy S. Conner and Wendy Simpson Conner (1995, Paperback, Revised)

Key Details
Author:	Wendy Simpson Conner, Wendy S. Conner
Language:	English
Publisher:	Interstellar Pub Co
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0964595702
ISBN-13:	9780964595705

Additional Details
Edition Description:	Revised

Size
Height:	8.8 in
Width:	7.8 in
Thickness:	0.8 in
Weight:	21.6 oz

Publisher's Note
Beadwork is one of the oldest and most global artforms. Considered the most enduring style of self-beautification, people have been adorning themselves with beads since prehistoric times. Today's beadwork is considered an exciting genre of art: many people are rediscovering the unlimited possibilities when it comes to beads. The author of this series, Wendy Simpson Conner, is a third-generation bead artist: her grandmother designed beaded gowns and jewelry for Anna Held, wife of Flo Ziegfeld, and the Ziegfeld Follies. Both beginning enthusiasts and accomplished bead artists will delight in this series of books. They are rich with thousands of illustrations and photographs, and very comprehensive sections with step-by-step instructions for hundreds of projects. The Best Little Beading Book is considered by many to be the beading bible. With 276 pages, its picture glossaries depict the dynamics of bead shapes and sizes, pliers, needles, stringing media, and more. The many chapters include: how to design and construct jewelry (pearl knotting, wirebending, Chinese knotting, earrings, and more); how to make your own beads with polymer clay, fused glass, etc.; healing with gemstones (chakras); esoteric values of color, shapes, and other symbolism; how to start a small jewelry making how to create a portfolio; and lots more! The author's writing style is very easy to understand, and the step-by-step diagrams and many photographs make these books easy to get hooked on. The photographs are beautiful, full-color celebrations of fabulous beaded art that the reader can very easily make. This series is very inspirational, and considered the most popular beading books on the market today! Amust-have for beginners and pros!

The only beadbook you'll ever need! Beadwork is one of the oldest & most global artforms. Considered one of the oldest styles of self-beautification, people have been adorning themselves with beads since prehistoric times. Today's beadwork is considered an exciting genre of art: many people are rediscovering the unlimited possibilities when it comes to beads. The author is a third-generation bead artist; her grandmother designed beaded gowns & jewelry for Anna Held, wife of Flo Ziegfeld, & the Ziegfeld Follies. Many of these vintage techniques & designs are included in this book. "The Best Little Beading Book" is rich with thousands of illustrations, including step-by-step instructions for hundreds of projects, plus picture glossaries showing the differences between bead shapes & sizes, pliers, needles, stringing media, & more. The many chapters include: how to design & construct jewelry; how to make your own beads with polymer clay, fused glass, etc.; healing with gemstones; esoteric values of color, shapes, & other symbolism; how to start a small jewelry making business; how to create a portfolio; & lots more! The author's writing style is very easy to understand, & the diagrams make this an easy book to get hooked on. The photographs are beautiful, full-color celebrations of fabulous jewelry that the reader can very easily make. This book is very inspirational, & considered the most complete beadbook of its kind in the market today. A must-have for both beginners & pros.