A fundamental book on the craft, covering every aspect in full, not only patterns and operations but selections of materials: which beads to use, what type of thread, even what size needle. Readers start with the simplest patterns — five different bead chains — and work up to more intrica... read more
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A fundamental book on the craft, covering every aspect in full, not only patterns and operations but selections of materials: which beads to use, what type of thread, even what size needle. Readers start with the simplest patterns — five different bead chains — and work up to more intricate woven work like fobs, belts, and card cases. 9 plates, 96 figures.
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