Crafting can be so much fun. There are many ways that you can craft. You can sew, knit, crochet, make jewelry, make cards, and the list goes on. Even if you do not how to craft, you can easily learn how. There are so many resources that are available. You can watch tutorials on Youtube, go to a crafting store, learn from family and friends, or from a book. If you enjoy using beads or want to learn how to do beading, the Big Book of Weekend Beading by Jean Powers is the perfect place to start.
Beading
The Big Book of Weekend Beading has over 170 pages. It was written with Natalie Cotgrove, Umbreen Hafeez, Cheryl Owen and Julie Smallwood. The projects range from beginner to advanced.There are more than 30 different step-by-step beading projects that show you how to make projects ranging from home accessories, jewelry, fringed throws, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and much more. Some of techniques covered include:
- Peyote, netting and square stitch
- Loom work
- Fringing
- Stringing, crimping, knotting and using cords
- Bead embroidery
- Wirework
- and much, much more
Picture Perfect
The Big Book of Weekend Reading is perfect for all levels, but most importantly, a beginner. The introduction includes a list of the materials that you will need to get started on any beading project and a picture of what the materials look like. That is one of the greatest features in this book, the pictures, so if you go into a craft store, you know exactly what to get. Also included with the materials, is a description of what the material is, its function, and how to use it.
The detailed step-by-step instructions on how to complete a beading project, is another great feature. I like that it shows what the final project will look like and then how to do it with both words and pictures. The pictures are very up close, large enough for you to see the small details, and clear. This allows you to see exactly what needs to be done and how. The Big Book of Weekend Beading is perfect for visual and non-visual types of people. If you prefer pictures, they are available and numbered to match the steps that are written in the book. If you are not the visual learner, then the directions are carefully written to tell you what you need to do.
Jean Powers, the Beadwork Magazine designer of the year, will be releasing this craft book in March.
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