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The Beader's Companion (Companion (Interweave)) (Spiral-bound)

by Judith Durrant (Author), Jean Campbell (Author) "Beads have been made in thousands of shapes and sizes and out of too many different materials to count ..." (more)

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Spiral-bound: 104 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press Inc; Spi edition (30 Oct 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 188301056X
ISBN-13: 978-1883010560
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 13.1 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 694,302 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This is my favorite all-purpose beading reference book."

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"A handy reference."

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a excellent comprehensive purse/briefcase size book., 8 April 1999

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Do not make the mistake I did and buy a lot of books first to get started in beading. This book covers all the questions you will have. I won't spoil the fun and tell you all the goodies. But it does cover a lot. A few items are: On and off loom weaving techniques; tools, findings, threads, what they are called and how to use them. There are bead size charts, measuring charts and tip boxes throughout. How to use wire, cord making, finishing and knots. There is more but the fun of a new book is being surprised. So I'll tell you no more except, it has good clean black and white illustrations and the print is easy on the eyes. This compact book ends with five different graphs and comes in a plastic protective cover. The one thing that would be helpful are lined note pages. For the beading ideas that will spring up and beading sources/suppliers you will come across. BECAUSE YOU WILL WANT TO CARRY THIS BOOK WITH YOU!

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5.0 out of 5 stars an invaluable book no fanatic beader should be without, 30 April 2001

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My husband bought this book in the USA when I first became interested in beading - sheer luck. It shows virtually every technique you would need to know plus other very useful information. It's a terrific 'starter'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential!, 24 Aug 2005

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This book is absolutely indispensable. It contains the answers to all those nagging little questions that it's so hard to find the answers to: how many seed beads to the inch, what sort of thread and needle do I use with what sort of bead, what's a rocaille, rat tail, tiger tail? The section on findings is particularly useful for illustrating all those strange bits of metal very clearly, and explaining their uses.

As well as this comprehensive overview of equipment, there are also instructions for stringing, weaving, embroidery, bead-knitting and -crochet and wirework, plus some useful blank graphs for working out patterns in various stitches. I should stress that though various beading stitches are explained, the book does not have any instructions for complete projects: there are plenty of such books around, but few that are such a mine of useful information as this one.

No beader's bookshelf should be without a copy of this!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible help for beaders.
A neat lttle book that you can, & should keep with your bead projects. No frills - just plain advice, every day facts to help you buy your beads, findings & tools. Read more

Published on 9 Sep 2003 by Mrs. S. Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific!
I had beeen looking for a manual like this for a long time:I'm really enthusiastic and happy to find clear instruction for those who want to learn by themselves .... Read more

Published on 11 Nov 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to dip into for beginners and advanced alike.
For the beginner in beadwork this book offers some very basic invaluabe advice in an easy to access format, good easy to follow instructions and illustrations. Read more

Published on 16 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a excellent comprehensive purse/briefcase size book.
Do not make the mistake I did and buy a lot of books first to get started in beading. This book covers all the questions you will have. Read more

Published on 8 April 1999

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