Beaded Amulet Purses: A Source of Instruction & Inspiration.

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Summary: A beading book covering many techniques and great photos
Review: This book is one of the best for covering techniques of beading and provides a gallery of inspirational photographs of the works of some of the greatest bead artists of today. It has clear diagrams for peyote stitch, right angle weave, looming, and netting. It has nothing to do with New Age to which Amazon.com has linked it: it is a how-to book for making seed bead jewelry. It also discusses bead types, threads, and has a color chart of the Delica beads that were available in 1994 as a reference in the inside back coverI have owned this book since 1994 and the photos have been a source of continuing inspiration to me. The reference sections for beading techniques are always handy if you forget how to do something.I recommend it to beginners and experienced beaders alike as a great addition to their beading reference library. Although it is three years old, it is still very fresh and current.

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Summary: Excellent book for the new beader.
Review: This is the book that started my journey into beading amulet bags. Excellent introduction on beads, supplies, techniques and fringes with seven great projects from simple to intermediate. Diagrams are well executed and instructions are easy to follow making this the definitive book for the beginner. The gallery of finished bags at the end of the book, in full color, is a joy to look at and an inspiration for any beader no matter the skill level. This is a book I continue to go back to as a source of reference and design ideas. One of the best beading books on the market today.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent book for the new beader.
Review: This is the book that started my journey into beading amulet bags. Excellent introduction on beads, supplies, techniques and fringes with seven great projects from simple to intermediate. Diagrams are well executed and instructions are easy to follow making this the definitive book for the beginner. The gallery of finished bags at the end of the book, in full color, is a joy to look at and an inspiration for any beader no matter the skill level. This is a book I continue to go back to as a source of reference and design ideas. One of the best beading books on the market today.