Beading For The Soul - Tapa blanda

Mar 06 This book examines the work of 23 bead artists and includes the how and the why of the pieces they produce. It shows the inspirational articles chosen by each artist; they discuss them and go on to show you how to make them. Some wonderful pieces are shown here and I wish the book had bigger pics as, for something like beading, you really do need to get in close. Included among them is a most incredible Chinese bridal crown based on a phoenix. That is just one of many wonderful artefacts shown. Obviously, in a book like this, some pieces are stronger than others but, even if the projects are not for you, the book generates an incredible number of ideas for you to explore to produce something of your own. This is an excellent book. The illustrations and diagrams are very good and they are drawn in a delightfully light hand. And the prose style is chatty. I really enjoyed reviewing this book even though I'm not a particularly beady beader. * Workshop On The Web * No. 82, 2006 Over 20 designers have contributed designs and personal writings to this book, the result being 26 eclectic and inspirational projects and a 'gallery' quality. The chapters vary from 'Beading for Protection' to 'Beading for Remembrance', and have a brief explanation for each. A glossary of techniques explains the different knots and stitches used and the straightforward instructions make it easy for you to start creating your own pieces. * Textile Fibre Forum (Australia) *

Beading for the Soul explores the relaxing, meditative, and healing aspects of beading. It combines 26 amazing projects-including necklaces, bracelets, wall hangings, bags, a journal cover, a photo cube, an heirloom box, and a mobile-with thoughtful insights from the artists. Look inside and you'll find:

A starting point for your own creative process
Thorough, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that encourage you to adapt, borrow, and combine techniques in meaningful ways
A wide range of techniques for beginning and advanced beadworkers:
Basics like knotting, seed beading, peyote stitch, brick stitch, lazy stitch, ladder stitch, and bead embroidery stitches
More specialized techniques like bead weaving, beading on screen, French beaded flower making, and painting on glass

No matter what you believe about the power of beads-their protecting or healing abilities, their ceremonial or cultural significance, or just their beauty as personal adornment-you'll find your creative haven in Beading for the Soul.