Designing Bead and Wire Jewelry
Author | : Renata Graham |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2011-09-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0312591373 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780312591373 |
Rating | : 4/5 (373 Downloads) |
Download or read book Designing Bead and Wire Jewelry written by Renata Graham and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every beader knows the seductive pleasures of the bead shop. And once you've got your purchases home: what then? -How do you put it all together to create a beautiful piece? -What shapes fit?-Will crystal work well with wood?-Malachite with metallic? -Can you set luster against luster, or will luster against matte work better?-How many spacers between state beads?-Should your design be symmetrical?-And what about the rhythm of the piece?-Will it sit still or shift and sway?-Do you want glam or boho?-Drama or harmony?-Big clasp or small clasp? Designing Bead and Wire Jewelry answers all of these questions, and many others that bead jewelry designers are likely to encounter. It is the must-have guide to the key design principles for beautiful beaded jewelry. And what's more, the book lets you test all this out with 20 wonderful patterns and projects.