Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs (Hardcover) By Ann Benson

Introduces the art of beadwork, shares patterns for making barrettes, pins, necklaces, and earrings, and demonstrates the bead-card stitching and needleweaving methods Benson capitalizes on a renewed interest in bead craft in this beautiful book that turns craft into wearable art. Using black-and-white diagrams to clarify procedures, she introduces two types of beadwork--needle weaving, in which beads are threaded together, and card stitching, in which beads are sewn directly on to a backing of lightweight cardboard or construction paper. But techniques are only a small part of this book. More than 40 gorgeous projects--mostly jewelry and decorative accessories--are included, with graphed or gridded patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a complete list of materials right down to bead size and color. It's a splendid book for the patient craftsperson.