- Paperback: 60 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Nov 23 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0684867842
- ISBN-13: 978-0684867847
- Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 18.4 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 594 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,157,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In Africa beads are more than beautiful -- they are also meaningful. What they mean and how they are used are explained in this full-color book, illustrated with works of art and on-site photographs. The craft kit includes materials for making ten beadwork projects designed by expert Janet Coles: a daisy necklace, loom-woven bracelets, a picture frame, patterned rings, colorful barrettes, dangling earrings, and a love-letter necklace.
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Color, sparkle, radiance-these are qualities that make beads a treasured material throughout the world. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Deals with many aspects of beadwork,
By "dalila3105" (Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: African Beads: A Book and Craft Kit (Paperback)
I bought this book because i was attracted by the colorful beads, and also because i liked the idea that i was ready to start beding since i had all of the equipment that was necessary to begin with. In fact the items that come algong with the book, needles, thread, beads, pins, etc are very usefull to people like me who dont know how to make a knot to start bedding and dont have the basic stuff at home. However,there weren't too many instructions for the projects that could be carried out with that stuff. I was expecting a larger amount of things to do and more creative as well. Instead, there is an extensive Introduction where the culture and customs of the African people are described and the importance of the beads is emphasized. It was not what I was looking for since it wasn't concentrated on instructions but instead on historical facts.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for those who loves handcrafts,
By A Customer
This review is from: African Beads: A Book and Craft Kit (Paperback)
People who love doing unique and exotic handicrafts will find this book terrific. The art of beading is described from the simplest to the most sophisticated ones. Beginners are given a step-by-step guidance: from the basic to the most complicated techniques in creating spectacular work of art; while learning about the beauty of this African art. This book will be a marvelous gift for people who like to keep themselves busy at home.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Deals with many aspects of beadwork,
By "dalila3105" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: African Beads: A Book and Craft Kit (Paperback)
I bought this book because i was attracted by the colorful beads, and also because i liked the idea that i was ready to start beding since i had all of the equipment that was necessary to begin with. In fact the items that come algong with the book, needles, thread, beads, pins, etc are very usefull to people like me who dont know how to make a knot to start bedding and dont have the basic stuff at home. However,there weren't too many instructions for the projects that could be carried out with that stuff. I was expecting a larger amount of things to do and more creative as well. Instead, there is an extensive Introduction where the culture and customs of the African people are described and the importance of the beads is emphasized. It was not what I was looking for since it wasn't concentrated on instructions but instead on historical facts.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for those who loves handcrafts,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: African Beads: A Book and Craft Kit (Paperback)
People who love doing unique and exotic handicrafts will find this book terrific. The art of beading is described from the simplest to the most sophisticated ones. Beginners are given a step-by-step guidance: from the basic to the most complicated techniques in creating spectacular work of art; while learning about the beauty of this African art. This book will be a marvelous gift for people who like to keep themselves busy at home.
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