- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Krause (Aug 12 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0801987482
- ISBN-13: 978-0801987489
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.7 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 531 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,537,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Beautifully designed and photographed, Exotic Beads presents 45 projects utilizing beads from around the world. From the Americas come Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Peruvian designs, among others. Europe brings us elegant Edwardian styles, Austrian cut glass, Greek ceramics, and German wood beads. Designs from the Middle East include Afghani lapis lazuli, Egyptian faience, Indian amethyst, and Nepalese silver. The Far East yields Chinese cinnabar and enamel, Soo Chow jade, Indonesian glass, and more. And Africa offers Moroccan clay, Kenyan ceramics, and patterned-glass trading beads. Each project (mostly necklaces, plus some bracelets and earrings) merits a double-page spread, complete with a materials list and full directions. Because many of the beads may be expensive or not widely available, the photographs serve as inspiration so that you can substitute other beads and still achieve similar designs. The introductory section briefly outlines all the basic techniques. Although beginners should be able to handle many of the projects, Exotic Beads is not an introductory book, and some projects require more advanced skills.
Book Description
Now readers can learn how to make sophisticated, professional-looking jewelry with readily-available materials. Intricate and distinctive designs are presented in beautiful color photographs accompanied by complete, step-by-step instructions. Includes complete materials lists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisite ethnic designs,
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Oh my gosh, what beautiful jewelry pieces! This is the best jewelry book by Sara Withers that I have yet seen. The title lives up to its name because the beads used and the designs all have an exotic, ethnic look. Each chapter focuses on designs representing a particular culture, i.e., Native American, Europe, Middle East, Far East, and Africa, the pieces having an updated, sophisticated look. There is a good beginning section with explanations and illustrations for basic jewelry-making techniques such as wirework, threading, finishing, and a beginner may be able to get started with these, although I always think it's extremely helpful to see it done in person first. In addition to the basic techniques, each piece is shown in full color double-page photography so you can see the details, and each piece has its own instructions. The layout of instructions is done differently than most bead books: each step of the instructions has an arrow connecting it to the part of the jewelry piece it is referring to, and this is helpful, but being scattered about the page, your eyes have to roam around to find step 1, step 2, etc. The designs are on the complex side; most of them require multiple strands of thread and therefore are more time-consuming than simple one-stranded necklaces. However, the results are attention-getting. Be prepared for requests from people who see them to buy your creations!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing ... Not what I expected from the reviews,
By A Customer
This review is from: Exotic Beads (Paperback)
I have to take exception to the reader reviews of this book. I ordered the book based on these reviews, but now that I have it in my hand, I find that I'm very disappointed. While the book design and layout are fine, and many of the beads are interesting, I found the projects to be disappointing. For the beginning beader, this book may provide some inspiration, although I think the instructions are very sketchy, at best. I'm still searching for a good design book on beading. In the meantime, I do like "All Wired Up" by Mark Lareau -- the gallery of jewelry designs at the end of his book are great!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Bead Book You Would Ever Want,
By Rita Gore (Hattiesburg, MS) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Exotic Beads (Paperback)
This is the best bead book that you could want. Even if you don't want to make your own beads, the photos of the most exotic necklaces you could imagine will make you want to just gaze throughout the book over and over again.A really great inspiration.
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