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The New Beader's Companion
Expanded and Updated
Published: 01-Sep-2005
Co-authors: Jean Campbell & Judith Durant
Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads all feature updated instructions along with a new section on semiprecious stones. Full of definitions and illustrations, the book's step-by-step instructions, reference charts, and project photos inform and inspire.
Editorial Reviews
"This is a handy reference." —Library Journal
"This is one of those, "if I can only have one book, I need to have this one" type of book." —The Beadwrangler
"Re-written, revised and updated with the latest in tools and materials....Worth the update." —Workshop on the Web
"This book teaches all you need to know to be an excellent beader." —Knitaddicted.com
"'Expanded and updated'—that's a little of an understatement." —About.com Guide to Jewelry Making