Getting Started with Seed Beads (Getting Started series)

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List Price: $18.95
Best Price: $11.71 (new), $11.59 (used)
Availability: New (37), Used (11)
Author: Dustin Wedekind
ISBN: 1596680164
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2007-05-28
Publisher: Interweave Press

Book Description
Seed beads are basic, essential materials in a beader’s stash, and this handbook gives beginning crafters a full course in how to work with them for great results. Seed beads come in a plethora of colors and materials and can be worked in an endless variety of stitches, which are taught in chapters that progress from introductory to more challenging. The more than 20 projects teach and then combine techniques in projects guaranteed to impress—from a simple beaded tin to a ladder ring to a tubular peyote-stitch rope of beaded beads. There is also a section on shopping for beads and equipment that will make new initiates comfortable as they explore the potentials of beading with seed beads. Filled with information and inspiration, this clear guide is a catalog of colorful and creative possibility.

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Customer Reviews (10 total reviews)

rating: 5 Getting Started with Seed Beads
by Customer A31W3NCXWCHCEW at August 02nd, 2008
I think this is a very good start on how to use seed beads. There are a number of lovely necklaces, bracelets and earrings with the pattern and explaination on how to make them. I gave this 5 stars because I am just learning to bead and this seemed like a really good book to help with getting me going.

rating: 5 If you bead this is for You
by Customer A1V669CQOUFVC1 at August 01st, 2008
If you are a beader this book is for you. It is fun and easy and something for a beginner or advanced beaders.

rating: 5 Absolute best for beginners!
by Customer AHZ2XSPFVZD81 at July 22nd, 2008
This book is specifically geared for beginners and uses no-nonsense language to explain how to do ... (read more)

rating: 5 Good Book
by Customer A2F4ZPSUYG3BAB at July 07th, 2008
This is a good book for someone who is just beginning to be interested in beading. It starts with the types of seed beads. Who knew that there were so many!? It clearly explains the basic materials and even has some patterns. Right now I'm gathering the beads to make the bracelet on the cover. I'm glad that I bought it.

rating: 5 As good as it gets!
by Customer A1NT6XDB61OL3M at June 09th, 2008
The title of this book should really be "Getting Started AND Continuing with Seed Beads!" The ... (read more)

rating: 5 As the title suggests
by Customer AG6ZS9J545VU9 at January 31st, 2008
This book is as the title suggests. It is a book for people getting started. If you are begining then buy this book.

rating: 5 Very Useful
by Customer A2K5FMEUAZHJ57 at November 29th, 2007
I am an experienced seed beader, but recently was working on a project that required some use of a ... (read more)

rating: 5 Love this book
by Customer A3CRM0TAHIIM8T at November 19th, 2007
I love the photography of this book. The pictures are beautiful and Dustin is truly a great beads artist. A great book to look at even if you are not going to be doing a lot of beading.

rating: 5 Getting Started with Seed Beads
by Customer A1EMB68U6QITZZ at October 14th, 2007
In my opinion, this is the very best book for a beginning seed beader. It has clear directions and ... (read more)

rating: 5 Perfect for a Beginning Seed Beader
by Customer A2K4HN6EECBNR3 at October 10th, 2007
I have just started seed beading. It's a new thing for me, although I understand how to make other ... (read more)