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Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9781600592775
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781600599224
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A leading bead artist provides professional tips for getting great results, along with twenty-four of her best, never-before-published projects.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Published: 2013-11-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781454709091
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Continues: Diane Fitzgerald's shaped beadwork. 2009.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781883010720
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Focusing solely on brick stitch, this unique guide presents 10 exciting beading projects -- from tassels to necklaces -- along with detailed, illustrated instructions. The history of this elegant stitch -- in tribal Africa, during the Victorian era, and its use by Native Americans -- includes a look at brick stitch beadwork by contemporary artists. Descriptions of necessary tools and techniques including increasing, decreasing, and finishing offer beaders the expertise to create their own beautiful brick stitch works of art.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Flower Valley Press
Published: 1994-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780962054365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book opens with an illustrated gallery of work made by Helen Banes. Fitzgerald then explains how the neckpieces are made and presents readers with 19 projects they can make themselves. Information about ethnic origins and symbolic meanings are given as well as a color photo of each piece.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Lark Jewelry and Beading
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781454703617
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Continues: Diane Fitzgerald's shaped beadwork. 2009.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Interweave
Published: 2007-11-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781596680340
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Celebrating the culture of South Africa's indigenous Zulu population, this craft book showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques. The projects include netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace and are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful hints. Along with novel techniques for netting, wrapping, fringing, and braiding, the history of the Zulu people is also presented, accompanied by gorgeous full-color photography of the region.
Author: Melinda Barta
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-12-11
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 162033383X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →With interest in beadweaving on the rise, Mastering Peyote Stitch provides a much-needed look into the most integral technique--peyote stitch. With 15 styles in all, beading geniuses will finally have an accessible, easy-to-understand guide to one of the fundamentals of beadweaving, brought to you courtesy of Beadwork Editor Melinda Barta. In the "Peyote Basics" chapter, you will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands, then advance to circular and tubular variations, eventually learning to fashion dimensional jewelry pieces. Once you've mastered the basics, Melinda dives into designing dimensional jewelry pieces. Additional chapters cover combining peyote with other popular beadweaving techniques (right-angle weave, herringbone, and bead embroidery) and creating unique edgings and embellishments for finished pieces. Melinda, together with Beadwork's Designers of the Year, including Jean Campbell, Lisa Kan, Carole Ohl, Melanie Potter, Jean Power, Cynthia Rutledge, and Sherry Serafini, demonstrates a range of styles in 15 beautiful jewelry projects.
Author: Diane Fitzgerald
Publisher: Interweave
Published: 2003-09-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781931499156
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Seventeen projects ranging from flowers and leaves for embellishment to beautifully executed bracelets and necklaces are presented with copious illustrations to ensure success for beadworkers of all levels of experience. An extensive history of netted beadwork is incorporated with examples from vastly diverse cultures and places including India, America, Europe, the Ukraine, South Africa, Malaysia, and Egypt. Detailed historic photographs accompany the intriguing text, and a gallery of netted beadwork from nationally known artisans provides inspiration for individual expression.
Author: Marcia DeCoster
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781600592928
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Right angle weave is an essential, versatile stitch for creating fantastic beadwork. In Marcia Decoster's Beaded Opulence--the latest entry in Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the popular beading teacher presents more than 20 magnificent contemporary jewelry projects to make with right angle weave. From the elegant Etruscan Treasure necklace to the sophisticated Fanfare bracelet, Marcia's skill-building projects will teach you how to create supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers. Complete with an inspiring gallery of right angle weave work, this beautifully photographed book will enable you to make spectaular piecs of eye-catching complexity and depth"--Back cover.
