Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book) 
asked by titanium7 on November 8, 2006 11:01 AM
With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork. Transform commercial beads using simple stamping, chasing, and dimpling. Use cold connections to produce riveted and woven beads from sheet and wire. Roll a simple Crescent Roll Bead, and create variations in the form by using patterned, textured, or hammered sheet metal. Crafters will build a repertoire of skills as they progress, and learn numerous ways to embellish the bead’s surface and add decorative elements. An extensive gallery of handmade beads provides a wealth of inspiration.A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
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This book is a wonderful read for experienced metalsmiths as well as beginners. The photos and instructions are superb! Every time I pick it up I find something else I want to try. I highly recommend this book!
reviewed by ivan on November 18, 2006 8:40 PM
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If you like beads and working with metals than this book is for you. the pictures are wonderful and show many different approaches to metal beads and the project directions are very clear. The book inspires you to take the projects one step farther to make it your own. I highly reccomend this book
reviewed by mattisboss on November 24, 2006 9:42 AM
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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker or simply a lover of beads, you will marvel at Making Metal Beads. This is simply the definitive book for making metal beads. There are just so many creative examples with beautiful photos from the author and other beadmakers, along with exceptionally clear instructions. This is a book written by an accomplished metalsmith and an experienced teacher. The book promises "techniques, projects, inspiration" and it delivers all three. The beads run the gamut from complete fabrication from metal sheet, to altering and embellishing commercial beads. Following the well written instructions you can make the beads as described, or use them as a reference for your own creative beadmaking endeavors. In addition to the instructions for creating beautiful beads, there is a section of the book devoted to finishing and stringing them.
reviewed by janmueller on November 29, 2006 3:27 AM