While my first love and study is of fine art painting I must be clear that I enjoy all arts, crafts, and similar hobbies. Growing up I enjoyed a vast spectrum of arts and crafts projects. As a young teenager I loved to make beaded jewelry even though I had no real knowledge of the techniques and materials used I loved the glitz of the beads and would muddle my way through what ever project I had come up with at the moment.
My sister recently sent me a beautiful beaded bracelet that has spawned my renewed interest in the art of beads and jewelry making
I have not made anything as of yet as I have been reading internet articles and books on the topic. I would like to take this opportunity to start an informative resource on the subject, of must read books and articles to get anyone started off on the right foot.
Getting Started Stringing Beads; By: Jean Campbell
This is my number one choice for anyone just getting started in the bead and jewelry making world. She gives an excellent description of all of the different tools and material and all of their uses. An absolute must have.
The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques; By Sara Withers & Stephanie Burnham
This is another great book that gives good descriptions of the different tools and materials and their uses as well as a vast array of techniques accompanied by excellent photo documentation that you just cannot beat.
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Awww...how awesome Sis...don't forget to send me some jewels so I can make some stuff to wear! Thanks for the info too, hopefully I will have time someday to take a look at it.
ReplyDeleteHey Sis, thanks for reminding me I will go pull some out and get them ready for you right now.
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