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Bead Fantasies: Beautiful Easy-to-make Jewellery [Paperback]

Takako Samejima (Author)

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Paperback: 84 pages
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading Co (Oct 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 4889961283
ISBN-13: 978-4889961287
Product Dimensions: 18.7 x 21.1 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent buy, 9 Feb 2004

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book so far, 15 Dec 2005

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!, 23 Aug 2005

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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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2.0 out of 5 stars 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 6 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Mikolj

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 9 months ago by MJ

2.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by LD

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 23 months ago by Meechum

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Monica Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars For the experienced beader
This book was not quite what I expected but the various designs seem well documented and explained in sufficient detail. Read more

Published on 10 July 2008 by A. S. Gilbert

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