The Illustrated Bead Bible by Theresa Flores Geary, Ph.D

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the illustrated bead bible

Theresa Flores Geary, Ph.D

ISBN: 978-1-4027-2353-7

The Ultimate Reference on Beads and Beading

From Abalone and Abija (a circular African trade bead) to Zen Beads and Zipper Stitch, this lavish glossary contains a goldmine of beading information!

Eager beaders will discover an astoundingly broad overview of the subject, with definitions for every entry that cover historical background, technical details, and cultural customs.

The topics include tools, materials, bead types and skills, finishes, and even the countries famous for advancing the art. Plus, nearly 500 photographs showcase beads, gemstones, findings, and pieces from around the world.

See the many ways beads are worn, woven, strung, decorated, painted, and used for accessories. As a bonus, line drawings illustrate exactly how to work the techniques, and informational charts and graphs help crafters try their hand at creative designing.

the bead bible

A comprehensive A-Z listing of rose-petal, fertility, wampum, wedding, sacrifice and other beads
An instructional guide on buying materials and mastering techniques
Essential tables and charts on bead shapes, needle and thread sizes, gemstones and birthstones, the Mohs scale of hardness and more.
Drawings of twenty-one common stitches, knotting and finishing techniques and three graphs.

Available from all good bookstores.