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The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking | 
| Author: Kimberley Adams Publisher: Lark Books Category: Book
List Price: $24.95 Buy New: $13.61 You Save: $11.34 (45%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 26 reviews Sales Rank: 22028
Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 176 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1 Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1579905722 Dewey Decimal Number: 748.85 EAN: 9781579905729 ASIN: 1579905722
Publication Date: July 1, 2005 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Condition: SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! NEW Book! May have remainder mark. Most orders ship within 1 BUSINESS DAY with ORDER CONFIRMATION.
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Product Description
Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will inspire, instruct, and attract bead- and glass-makers. It's beautiful, easy to follow, and one-of-a-kind.
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across the splendid pages in eye-catching photos are all the most popular types of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass. The most advanced projects are truly remarkable, from floral and sculptural beads to beads that encase images of stars, rainbows, and faces. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
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Inspirational June 1, 2008 This book is not only a guide how to make beads but it is allso a source of inspiration. When I don't know which bead to make I get this book and all kind of ideas pop up. It's clear and one can easily find the things one is looking for.
Not so good May 6, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Everything in this book has been covered in Cindy Jenkin's book 'Making Glass Beads'. No need to buy it. I am sorry I did, it was a waste of money.
Excellent book for starters April 25, 2008 Far from being an expert or even proficient glassworker, I really liked this book. It's comprehensive. It has techniques that the Cindy Jenkins book does not contain and hers was one of the best books on beadmaking I've found. If you can only buy one book (who can?) I would purchase this as a starting manual. If you can buy more, get this and Cindy Jenkins' "Making Glass Beads." The two both have the same amount of info on setting up a glassblowing area in your home and advice on torches, etc, but together they make a fine starting point for any aspiring soft glass artisan.
A great book for a starter February 20, 2008 As I'm relatively new to flame work I was keen to find a book which covered the basics well and also showed more advanced stuff.
This book is great and has most of what I need to get started.
Beautiful Book February 10, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book. It has photographic step by steps showing how to make basic beads through very complex beads. I bought this along with Cindy Jenkins, Making Glass Beads. While there is overlap, I have no regrets buying both. Well worth owning for a beginning beadmaker!
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