Advanced Beadwork

Download or read book Rebellious Beads written by Rebecca Brown-Thompson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-09-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long long time ago in a glass factory far far away For over a thousand generations the Bead-I knights were the guardians of peace Before the dark times of cheap mass production... before the rebellion From deep within the bead hole came the rebellious Bead-I knights With their thread and needles, they fought the evil dark side and and.... Oh, all right! So... it isn't an action packed romantic thriller...so ...it is not really a rebellion but only two artists slightly miffed that seed beads do not get the appreciation they deserve. It is, however, an innovative and inspiring adventure in stitch manipulation using five basic bead stitches: bead embroidery, brick, square, peyote, and right angle weave. From flat to three-dimensional beadwork, this book covers a range of shapes and forms with seven projects designed for the intermediate to advanced beading enthusiasts who are looking for ways to expand their skill to a level above the norm. It is a book for those who are ready to unleash their passion for this under appreciated art medium and learn simple and exciting ways to give dimension to beadwork.