Jean Power

Discover the amazing versatility of beadwork in this scintillating selection of more than 30 projects that you can make in just one weekend. From jewellery and clothing to home accessories and embroidered textiles, there’s something here for every taste and level of ability. Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories and more. The projects and techniques are designed and written by a team of experienced bead crafters, each one an expert in her field. Big Book of Weekend Beading teaches an exciting variety of methods, from general beadwork to stringing, bead embroidery and wirework. Simple projects at the start of each section give beginners an instant taste of success, leading them on to try larger-scale projects and more impressive techniques.

Can't get to a class or workshop that's close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building beading book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it's a passport to successful learning. Includes: Hundreds of detailed how-to photographs, carefully annotated so it is easy for you to find what you're looking forGuest designers sharing some of their favorite patterns"Quick start projects" for beginners who are impatient to try out their beading skills--or for improvers looking to brush up on techniques--with projects that don't need much in the way of materials and timeUseful techniques sprinkled throughout, so readers can quickly understand essential conceptsClinics to help students solve project dilemmasFind the techniques necessary to learn beading and love it--in no time at all