Book Description
Magnificent collection of handsome plates, meticulously reproduced from rare portfolio by Art Nouveau master that illustrated the application of animal forms in decorative art. Not only traditional, appealing shapes of graceful swans, peacocks and dolphins, but also finely detailed depictions of creatures seldom associated with beauty and ornamentation: bats, mice, lizards, and insects.
Customer Reviews:
excellent.......2001-01-16
This is an excellent book containing many different art nouveau animal patterns. The paper used is excellent. All the patterns contain a rich blend of color and the designs are wonderful.
Book Description
This is the most complete volume of beading techniques on the market, filled with gorgeous photos of antique and contemporary beadwork that will inspire beaders of any skill level. After learning about the basic terms and tools, readers will explore each technique, including beadweaving, crochet, tambourwork, and wirework, and complete a sampler to reinforce the skill learned. Finally, author Jane Davis offers 30 elegant projects for the home, jewelry box, and sewing room, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert.
- Complete guide of beading techniques, including the brick and ladder stitch, peyote stitch, knitting, and tatting
- 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as table settings, Christmas ornaments, lampshades, a purse, pincushion, and business card holder
- Perfect for beaders of all skill levels
Customer Reviews:
Review of The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques.......2007-03-09
I found this book to be very helpfull. I am a beader and it was helpfull to go back and review techniques and ro learn some new ones. I think this book will be very helpfull to new beaders and other beaders.
WASTE OF MONEY.......2006-12-31
After reading other reviews I couldn't wait to receive this book and try some new techniques. I was VERY disappointed with the instructions -- there is no way I could complete even an "easy" sample project. The instructions were sooooo basic that they were incomplete. This is definitely NOT a book for beginners.
Not what I expected.......2006-10-13
Personally I found this book rather dissapointing. The instructions are very perfunctory and often incomplete. Better instructions on most of the included tecjniques are available free on the web with a bit of searching. It is an interesting book to read but don't expect too much practical help.
Best beading guide ever.......2006-05-02
This is the most complete guide to beading techniques I've ever seen. It covers everything you could possibly want to do with beads, especially seed beads. It covers everything from beadweaving (peyote, brick, herringbone, netting, etc. stitches) to knitting, crocheting, and tatting with beads, to wire work, to bead embroidery. The instructions are wonderfully clear and well-illustrated. There are 2-3 projects to make with each technique, including a small sampler project to get your feet wet. The book is also an invaluable resource for tips and tricks and information on beads and beading.
This is not a very good book for the rawest beginner, nor does it cover the basics of actual knitting or crocheting (but you can easily find basic knitting and crochet stitch directions online or in other books). But if you've had some experience with beading, this book is great, and it will take you to the most advanced beading stages. I'm an intermediate/advanced beader, and am constantly finding new information in this book.
Titled appropriately.......2006-03-13
The book is wonderful. The illustrations on how to do the various stitches are enlarged enough to easily see what's going on. You don't need to puzzle out stuff. Besides the size of the illustrations, they are clear cut with each step having its own picture along with clear written out instructions.
As the title said, its complete. All of the techniques I could think of are in there, plus some I never heard about.
With all of the techniques shown, there are very well written and diagramed instructions, a sample to do to try the technique, and a project that uses that techniqe. There is even a sampler project using all of the samples of each technique at the end.
The photographs are beautiful. The projects they depict are bold, vibrant, and useful at the same time. The pictures of bead crafts that are show as examples of what can be done with beads are stunning.
Besides all this, the section where the tools and wares of beading are mentioned is good. This section also has a how to do basic beading stitches section as well - including the looom.
Book Description
Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will inspire, instruct, and attract bead- and glass-makers. It's beautiful, easy to follow, and one-of-a-kind.
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across the splendid pages in eye-catching photos are all the most popular types of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass. The most advanced projects are truly remarkable, from floral and sculptural beads to beads that encase images of stars, rainbows, and faces. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking.......2007-08-10
The book was as described, well packed and arrived in a very timely fashion. Thanks!
excellent.......2007-06-09
This is an excellent book for beginners. I'm a beginner at beadmaking and this book has explained info regarding all aspects of beadmaking. This a great referrence book. I would recommend this to everyone.
great book!.......2007-05-15
anything you need to know about glass beads and more.
Soft glass though
great boook for beginners.......2007-03-24
"The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking" by Kimberly Adams is a great book for the new lampworker. The instructions are clear, easy to read and understand, and the illustrations are very helpful. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in glass bead making.
good book.......2007-03-12
Great pictures and good explanations of how to make beads. Lots of helpful tips.
Book Description
A complete illustrated professional approach to bead stringing. Learn what tools and supplies you will need, how to knot between beads, finishing with french wire, stringing on a chain, standard terminology and measurements, and much more.
Poris is a professional jeweler and teacher whose custom designs have been exhibited and sold in fine stores and galleries throughout the country. The author presents a unique, easy-to-follow guide, which includes instructions and illustrations drawn from many years of experience and expertise.
Customer Reviews:
I echo the above reviewer..........2002-04-09
This book explains knotting fairly well. But as a beginner beader, I found the rest of the instructions confusing and incomplete. I ended up going out and buying the Klutz book (you know, the ones usually found in the Children's section) to beading, which was able to explain things like attaching clasps and making wire loops and the like. It won't get you very far beyond the basics, but at least it gets that far.
From a novice beader.......2000-02-21
I found this book a little skimpy for the price. As a novice, I found a lot of information that was useful but still didn't feel ready to start a project. The glossary of "standard terminology" was exactly 11 items, including the information that a bracelet is 7" long and goes on your wrist. In a book only 44 pages long, I think there is more important information to include.
I think you'd be better of surfing the web for instructions.
That said, there were some nice illustrations of the standard tools and clasps, etc. Overall, this book was useful but in no way complete.
Bought for a First Attempt at Beading.......2000-02-11
As a novice, I found the knotting portion of the book clear enough, but there wasn't enough information on attaching clasps - I had to purchase a book by another author.
Average customer rating:
- Too many duplications in this book
- Helpful... but definitely not "complete"...
- A Big Help
- very good book
- Our Bead Society Loves It
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The Complete Bead Resource Book
Patricia Abahusayn
Manufacturer: Sandburg Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Beadwork
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 096615911X |
Book Description
Contains over 2200 bead resources including retail by state, wholesale, bead artists, jewelry designers, Internet, publications, mail order, bead societies and shows. Updated on an annual basis. The perfect travel companion for the bead enthusiast and an indispensable asset for anyone in the bead business. Whether you are a bead store owner, jewelry designer, bead artist or work with beads as a hobby you will find this book the answer to all your sourcing questions. The book also contains original bead artwork and business tidbits of value to all in the business of beads. The third edition contains hundreds of updates and additions.
Customer Reviews:
Too many duplications in this book.......2001-12-14
This book did not meet my needs at all. They claim to have all these listings and many of them are duplicates. You'd be better off buying the magazines and getting your sources from them. I do not recommend this book and would not buy future editions.
Helpful... but definitely not "complete"..........2001-05-26
Okay, so call me picky. When someone calls a book "complete" I expect them to at least put a disclaimer somewhere visible that says "NEARLY complete". Maybe this book should have been titled "The Nearly Complete Work-In-Progress Bead Resource Book".
While I realize that stores do come and go in this industry, I have found quite a few stores (six to be exact, and counting) in the San Diego area that are not in this book... wonderful stores with TONS of beads that have been in business many years in the same location... yet... they are not included in the "The Complete Bead Resource Book".
If you're looking for an all-around general listing of bead resources, it would be way cheaper to search the internet, or your local yellow pages.
A Big Help.......2000-08-30
I am a designer who was looking for specific beads and findings and found this book very useful in locating good wholesalers. I use it all the time to locate items I am looking for. Very helpful!
very good book.......1999-11-05
i have a little jewelry bussiness and i have use this book alot it helps me out keep up the good work
Our Bead Society Loves It.......1999-03-10
Our bead society uses this book all the time to locate great bead stores when traveling and also wholesalers who sell at great prices. We only have 2 copies and they are always checked out!
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The Complete Book of Beads (The Complete Book)
Janet Coles , and
Robert Budwig
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Instructional & How-To
| Arts & Photography
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Fashion Design
| Commercial
| Graphic Design
| Design & Decorative Arts
| Arts & Photography
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General
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ASIN: 0863184375 |
Book Description
Are beads, bangles, and braids your passion? Then get nifty with knots and practice your plaits! Just follow the guidebooks straight to stunning styles and dazzling jewelry. There's one handbook with beady basics and handy hints, and another for making a bonanza of bracelets, necklaces, fancy bandanas, and much more. Join the Braid Parade and perfect your plaiting power-not just for hair, but also for straps, wall hangings, and other projects. Facts and Fashions takes you on a worldwide tour of beaded gems and wonderful weavings. Plus: a birthstone chart, twin card pom-pom rings, sheets of stickers, a beautiful bookmark, and--of course--some beads and braids to get you started!
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The Complete Bead Resource Book, Eighth Edition
Patricia Abahusayn
Manufacturer: Sandburg Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Jewelry
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ASIN: 0966159160 |
Book Description
Latest update of this fantastic collection of bead resources. The book contains over 3000 resources for those who buy or sell beads. The book is divided into several sections including retail by state, wholesale by product sold, wholesale alphabetically, bead makers and artists and bead shows. This book contains everything that the beader needs. Ideal for bead store owners or for anyone who needs to know the best place to buy beads. Internet addresses are included as well as addresses and phone numbers. International resources are also included.
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Intorduction to the Human Body: the Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 5e E-Book
Tortora
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: 0471083402 |
Average customer rating:
- Buy this Book!
- Don't loan this one out!
- Look like a professional con artist.
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Harry Anderson's Games You Can't Lose: Guide for Suckers
Anderson
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0671745522 |
Customer Reviews:
Buy this Book!.......2000-06-22
When I was in high school I bought this book at Disneyland, and read it from cover to cover on the plane-ride back. It's absolutely the funniest, most memorable book I've ever read, and even now, 7 years later I still share anecdotes with my friends, such as "How to take your vest off without taking of your jacket", "Fooling the 3-card Monty", and various other tricks and stories.
I too have lent this book out to my "friends" and have never had it returned to me. It's really a shame the book is out of print, because I really wanted to buy it all over again.
Don't loan this one out!.......1998-06-15
If you find a copy of this book, BUY IT! If you own a copy of this book, don't loan it out. It will not return to you. (If you borrowed this book from me, I want it back.) This book is fun, enlightening and educational.
Look like a professional con artist........1997-11-06
Harry Anderson is one of my favorite magicians. His style and presentation are outstanding. It's a shame that this is the only book he's written. This book starts out showing you some fabulous cons you can pull on people. The first 92 pages teach you exactly what the book says. Unfortunately, the last 70 pages are about "Games you can't win" and tell you all about casinos and carny scams. It's a shame that the book starts out so good, then fizzles like it does. It's still worth the money and will make you look quite sly around your friends.
Book Description
As opposed to offering up typical magic tricks, this hilarious collection of scams, swindles, bets, and stunts features everyday objects and requires no special skills—just nerve. Some of the scams presented include how to drink from a champagne bottle without opening it, guess the date on a coin as it spins on the table, and pull a 10-dollar bill out from under a beer bottle without touching or knocking over the bottle. This amusing guide claims that a cheater, armed with the right skills, always wins and provides a crash course in conning at cards, pool, bets, and pretty much any activity where a sucker can be cornered into taking a chance.
Customer Reviews:
100 x 10? THAT'S A $1,000!!!.......2007-02-04
I'm going to make this short. Let me just saw that half of me wants to tell you how cool, funny, and sneaky this book is -- and the other half of me wants to shut my mouth so people will pass it up. Keep these secrets to myself.
Book Description
Here in this funny, insightful and deliciously wicked book Harry Anderson unveils the tricks behind cons, swindles, and wagers that separate fools and their money in streets, bars, carnivals, casios and racetracks every day.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent!.......2006-09-07
I first read "Games You Can't Lose" by Harry Anderson over a decade ago. This book sparked my interest in gambling and betting (maybe not a good thing...). That having been said, "Games You Can't Lose" is an amusing little overview of games of chance which is chock full of proposition bets and tricks that would work perfectly at the local tavern to win you a couple of drinks. Anderson has amusing games, such as playing poker by picking the cards you want right out of the deck! (Read the book for the angle.) When you see Anderson playing Judge Stone in Night Court or the recurring bit part in Cheers as "Harry the Hat" you will realize that he really was not acting!
It's called "A Guide for Suckers".......2006-03-06
You probably are a sucker to buy this book. I enjoy Harry Anderson and the book is amusing, but pretty thin on actual games you can't lose. In fact, it gives more coverage to games you cannot win. I was hoping for a book on what Harry Anderson calls "Cunning Stunts" but there are only a few in the book and a couple of those require cheating. On the other hand, if you think you can win at a casino or at 3 card monte, this book is a fun and simple way to show you just how wrong you are and will easily save you twice what you pay for it.
Entertaining and quick read.......2005-05-12
Harry Anderson won acclaim as the affable judge in Night Court. He was also well known for his cameos on Cheers, where he swindled Norm, Cliff and crew with relative ease. Harry Anderson was also a successful magician, and has hosted several cable specials on the subject.
Before all of that, Harry Anderson was a con man, and a good one at that. In this little volume, Anderson sets forth a number of entertaining cons, and strategies that can be used at the bar. For the most part, these swindles are not going to make you rich. In fact, these cons are immediately apparent for most people. If they are not apparent from the start, they will be apparent at the conclusion. It is because of this that Mr. Anderson declares that you must perform these tricks in an entertaining way, or else you might run into some well deserved violence.
This book is not supposed to be a definitive list of street crime. What this book really represents is a system of thinking, a system that you can use to create more of your own games that can provide some fun at the bar.
Anderson also has a decent field guide to avoiding scams. Casinos, carnivals, and street cons are all described. For many people, this should be required reading.
This book is extremely entertaining. Harry Anderson writes in a quick and witty style that gives the reader the sense that Anderson is a throwback to the speakeasies and mobster era.
If you're looking to make money scamming John Q. Public, don't buy this book. If you're looking for a quick and entertaining read that is fairly informative and will provide you some interesting time killers, get this book.
a good way to get money.......2002-05-14
this book has a lot of very cunning tricks you can do to other people and you are guaranteed not to lose at any of them ,which leads to collecting a lot of bets.
One of my favorite books!!!.......2001-05-10
This book is great. The guy who gave it 2 stars is misguided. The bits in this book are priceless. There are several bar bets, stunts, gambling advice and cons. The best part is that it is such a fun read. Definitely read this book some day before you die!!
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GAMES YOU CAN'T LOSE
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GP2R5U |
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Harry Anderson's Games You Can't Lose
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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- ART OF POCAHONTAS, THE
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- Blue Christmas
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