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In the introduction, the author describes her discovery of beads as a child and her lifelong fascination with them. Next are colour photographs of 10 of the 71 pieces, which include necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, hair ornaments, cell phone straps and eyeglass chains. The next 66 pages are devoted to brief instructions for the jewellery, supplemented by small colour photographs and detailed colour drawings. On the last few pages are descriptions of the beads used to make the jewellery, beading supplies, and some lessons covering basic bead-stringing, weaving and finishing techniques.
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Three round flower motifs, strung beads and bright blue faceted-glass bead accents combine to create this lovely, romantic choker Read the first page
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Three round flower motifs, strung beads and bright blue faceted-glass bead accents combine to create this lovely, romantic choker Read the first page
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101 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful photos and detailed drawings of how to make various items have made the book comfortable to use. I found it full of interesting modern patterns which can be easily exchanged for other colour combinations. There is sufficient information which does not boggle the mind or complicate things and I found it inspiring and good to follow - I feel that it was an excellent buy.
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Out of the dozens of beading and jewellery books on my shelf this is by far the best one I own. Their second book 'Bead fantasies II' is a close runner up!
I don't know where she gets her ideas for the jewellery but they are stunning, and not difficult.
It was the first beading book I bought and I recommend it to anyone starting out in beading. I've even had the girls at the local bead shop ask me about the book after seeing one of the necklaces.
I don't know where she gets her ideas for the jewellery but they are stunning, and not difficult.
It was the first beading book I bought and I recommend it to anyone starting out in beading. I've even had the girls at the local bead shop ask me about the book after seeing one of the necklaces.
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
This is my absolute number one favourite bead book ever. The pieces here are so beautiful they take your breath away. At first glance, you expect such intricate, delicate things to be really difficult, but they're not: I was using this book pretty much from being a beginner.
Most of the pieces here are jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, rings, cell phone straps, glasses cords), but the designs are flexible and more experienced beaders will find inspiration to adapt them on every page. The instructions are very thorough, and the section at the end on findings and finishing was very useful.
I just can't wait for book 2 to come out!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Well...
I recently got this book as a gift & have already completed a few of the projects. I feel that it isn't a book for a beginner and while it is terrific visually, if you like... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Turner
Nice designs... but...
I've bought several beadweaving books lately and looked to this one for some different designs. The 'Look Inside' preview showed many beautiful designs and I looked forward to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Mikolj
I love this book!
I absolutely love this book! I have bought many beading books with the same old patterns, but wanted something more challenging and inspiring. This book was perfect! Read more
Published 12 months ago by MJ
beatiful Jewelery, Terrible instructions
This book has many projects that are beautiful, though almost all use Swarovski crystals which are captivating in themselves. Read more
Published 18 months ago by LD
Beautiful book with easy, but adaptable, ideas
Probably my favourite of all the bead books I own. Some really good ideas, with examples on how to vary them which helps me to start thinking of my own designs. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Meechum
Fantastic BEAD fantasies
I have reviewed and seen many beading books for beginners and this one really has it all.
I was able to get started without any problems and my 9yr old grandaughter... Read more
I was able to get started without any problems and my 9yr old grandaughter... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Monica Scott
Bead Fantasies - Takako Samejima
Lovely designs, but charts a little complicated to follow. A superb book, but not for beginners I'm afraid.
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by BeadingBird
Terrific beading Book
Absolute super book. Great condition. Full of wonderful original jewellery some of which even beginners can attempt. Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by Elizabeth Wood
Just one problem ...
... my copy is falling apart from over-use! lol! Superb book! Made many of the probjects more than once.
Published on 18 July 2009 by A Bear
Bead fantastic
Lots of variation includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair ornaments etc with clear line drawings - using mainly right angle weave stitch. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2008 by Sue
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