Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads
Author(s): Barbara Case
Create beautiful gemstone jewellery with this dazzling collection of over 100 projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets.You can discover an impressive range of 28 beautiful semi-precious stones. Make a project from your birthstone and glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them.The techniques range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability.Clear artwork, beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions ensure flawless results.
Product Information
Barbara Case has adored beads for over 30 years, eventually establishing a successful mail order business, Beads Exclusive, and designing for UK retail stores. Barbara has now sold the business, but continues to design and make beautiful jewellery. Barbara lives in Bishopsteignton, Devon.
Introduction; Beads, Gems & Findings; Tools & Equipment; Basic Techniques; Project Chapters:; Agate; Amazonite; Amber; Amethyst; Aquamarine; Azurite & Malachite; Blue Lace Agate; Carnelian; Citrine; Crystal; Emerald; Fluorite; Garnet; Haematite; Jade; Jasper; Labradorite; Lapis; Opal; Pearl; Peridot; Rose Quartz; Ruby; Sapphire; Sodalite; Tiger Eye; Tourmaline; Turquoise; Glossary; Suppliers; About the Author; Index.
General Fields
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- : 44985
- : 44985
- : 0.531
- : 26 October 2007
- : 279mm X 216mm X 10mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Barbara Case
- : Paperback
- : 745.5942
- : 128
- : 150 colour photographs, 250 colour illustrations
