Ultimate Necklace Maker
Author(s): Dorothy Wood
From the single strand and pendant to the Lariat and Sautoir, beading expert Dorothy Wood brings ten timeless necklace styles up to date with this stunning step-by-step guide. Be spoilt for choice with over 35 handmade necklace designs and a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches and earrings. Fifteen necklaces are explored in step-by-step detail and discover a range of techniques, from stringing and knotting to bead stitching, wirework and chain maille. Each necklace chapter features a creative gallery, showing how by changing the beads and the stringing and threading techniques used, these classic styles can be easily re-imagined to suit every taste and occasion. With clear step instructions, beautiful photography and a wealth of imaginative design ideas, both beginners and experienced beaders are sure to be inspired.
Product Information
Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft author who has written over twenty craft books. This is her ninth book for D&C - her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading and she has recently completed work on The Beader's Bible. Dorothy contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercraft, and lives in Upper Largo, Scotland.
Introduction; Bead Information; Findings and Fastenings; Stringing Materials; Necklace Board and Necklace Design; 1. The Single Strand Necklace; 2. The Pendant Necklace; 3. The Multistrand Necklace; 4. The Bib Necklace; 5. The 'Y' Necklace; 6. The Collar
General Fields
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- : David & Charles Publishers
- : David & Charles Publishers
- : 0.499
- : 01 July 2009
- : 276mm X 210mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Dorothy Wood
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 745.5942
- : 128
- : Handicrafts; Jewellery & jewellery-making
- : 200 colour photographs
