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  Alex Native America Bead Loom

  Toy (Alex)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (3.1/5)

  

  Good Loom For Adults and Children

  A 10 yr. old boy is working his third bracelet and is doing a necklace on this easy to use and very sturdy. I would buy again is the need arises. A good value for the money spent. 5/5 Danna J. Barger "Dannajo" (Clinton, Il USA) - See all my reviews, December 16, 2008

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  Don't waste your time

  A great idea, in theory, but I think this is a very poor design. The wing nuts do not tighten sufficiently to hold the strings in place - they just spin around and around. I will be able to get it working, with a bit of work and a few bits and pieces from around the house, but if I had given this to a child for Christmas I would feel awful about it... 5/5 Donna Kean (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Alex Native America Bead Loom (Toy) A great idea, in theory, but I think this is a very poor design. The wing nuts do not tighten sufficiently to hold the strings in place - they just spin around and around. I will be able to get it working, with a bit of work and a few bits and pieces from around the house, but if I had given this to a child for Christmas I would feel awful about it... Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 31, 2006

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  Great for Beadweaving!

  I copy portions of works of art from the Great Masters and turn them into Jewelryor amulet bags. All I needed was the loom. I bought suitable thread and size 15/0 beads for my work separately. I can imagine it being super easy with larger beads. Being portable, this loom is perfect for me. 5/5 Christopher Yasinsky "C. Y." - See all my reviews, February 15, 2010

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  Make beautiful intricate beaded bracelets and necklaces.

  Learn the ancient art of Native American beading.

  This kit includes over 2,000 seed beads, thread,n a beading needle, and a loom.

  Instruction booklet gives lots of projects to do and easy to follow instructions.

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  The Big Book of Beading Patterns: For Peyote Stitch, Square Stitch, Brick Stitch, and Loomwork Designs

  Book (Kalmbach Books)
  

  Rating (29 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  disappointed

  I eagerly awaited this book for months! I enjoy graphical stitching and anticipated a plethora of new patterns to use. Most, if not all, of the patterns in this book have been in the pages of Bead & Button magazine, or on their website already...no surprises. If you are recent to stitching this book will be a great addition to your library, but if you've been around a while there's nothing new. 3/5 Karen Smith (Charlotte NC USA) - See all my reviews, December 1, 2010

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  From Novice to Advanced Beader

  Good basic instructions at the beginning of the book "The Big Book of Beading Patterns." I felt that once one familiarized themselves with the stitches, a lot of creative process could take place. All patterns were classified into specific catagories. The examples were very large and if one so desired, with a few changes of color, it becomes more personal. I do Kumihimo jewelry and was looking for a book that introduced possibilities for beading additions. Believe this book might be most helpful in that respect. 4/5 Razine Wenneker (St. Louis, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Big Book of Beading Patterns: For Peyote Stitch, Square Stitch, Brick Stitch, and Loomwork Designs (Paperback) Good basic instructions at the beginning of the book "The Big Book of Beading Patterns." I felt that once one familiarized themselves with the stitches, a lot of creative process could take place. All patterns were classified into specific catagories. The examples were very large and if one so desired, with a few changes of color, it becomes more personal. I do Kumihimo jewelry and was looking for a book that introduced possibilities for beading additions. Believe this book might be most helpful in that respect. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 29, 2010

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  Great collection from Bead and Button

  From the editors of Bead and Button, this book collects 102 patterns.The introduction illustrates the seed bead stitches the patterns use. Then it goes into the patterns.The patterns are printed large enough and in full color to be very easy to read. They are diverse, ranging from bold graphic styles to delicately shaded animals. There is something for every pattern collector in this book I think. Pendants, amulet bags, bracelets and earrings patterns, as well as an intricate pattern for a light shade.The chapters separate the patterns by style instead of by technique or type. The first chapter is Animals which includes insects, birds, lizards and mammals. It starts with an elegant, stylized spider in square stitch, and also has hummingbirds, pandas, butterflies and beetles.The next chapter, Geometric and Abstract Designs is probably my personal favorite. Patterns inspired by textiles, architecture and pop art have lots of bold color and work very well for all... 4/5 Shala Kerrigan (Anchorage) - See all my reviews, December 22, 2010

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  List Price: $21.95
  

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  Multi Woven Bead Stretch Bracelet (Multicolor)

  Jewelry (Zad Jewelry)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Liked the bracelet

  Unfortunately the beading on the first row at one place started breaking as I put it on and I have small wrists. 5/5 Denise Hess "denise" - See all my reviews, May 18, 2013

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  Glass beads.

  Stretch bracelet with orange, yellow, turquoise and brown woven seed beads in diamond design.

  1¾" wide.

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  Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns: Chain-Weaving Designs Bead Loom Weaving and Bead Embroidery - An Illustrated "How-To" Guide

  Book (Bead-Craft)
  

  Rating (30 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  A Wealth of Beadwork Techniques

  Horace Goodhue can be credited with being the first to document many Native American beadwork techniques. Between the pages of this little book, there are more techniques than any other I know of. Goodhue died a few years ago at age 96, but during his life, he devoted a great deal of time to learning about the Native American culture even though he was not Native American. While the book lacks the color examples prominent in many current books, it compensates with a wide variety not found in other publications. For anyone serious about doing beadwork, this book should be on your shelf. While the directions may seem a bit cryptic at first, due to their brevity, they are well done and will provide much stimulation for anyone who does either contemporary beadwork or Native American beadwork. Don't miss this book! 4/5 Diane Fitzgerald (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns: Chain-Weaving Designs Bead Loom Weaving and Bead Embroidery - An Illustrated "How-To" Guide (Paperback) Horace Goodhue can be credited with being the first to document many Native American beadwork techniques. Between the pages of this little book, there are more techniques than any other I know of. Goodhue died a few years ago at age 96, but during his life, he devoted a great deal of time to learning about the Native American culture even though he was not Native American. While the book lacks the color examples prominent in many current books, it compensates with a wide variety not found in other publications. For anyone serious about doing beadwork, this book should be on your shelf. While the directions may seem a bit cryptic at first, due to their brevity, they are well done and will provide much stimulation for anyone who does either contemporary beadwork or Native American beadwork. Don't miss this book! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 22, 2000

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  Beadwork as Meditation, Many Thanks, Mr. Goodhue!

  I can ditto everything Diane Fitzgerald says -- and I have her books as well. After I became familiar with the weaves in the book, I translated them to fashion colors and created many lovely items which I sold. By adding fringe or texture, by using iridescent or matte finish beads, by "driving on the shoulder" so to speak (i.e., doing an unstructured Oglala Butterfly around a featured handmade large bead), I could make all sorts of new looks. The diagrams are clear. I photocopied several to color with my own color scheme ideas before undertaking a project.But I have to say this book quite saved my life when my life was falling apart. I had someone I loved in the hospital with a head injury, not even expected to live. I held a stressful job and the rest of my life was not going well at all. I began working Mr. Goodhue's book, working every weave. Culling seed beads through a magnifying lamp, listening to music or to books on tape, I could forget my problems for 45... 5/5 Mimi Routh "In South Lake Tahoe now; moved he... (South Lake Tahoe, CA United States) - See all my reviews, June 21, 2006

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  best bead book ever!

  I got this book for my kids about 5 years ago and they have become real professionals now and are still beading at 17 and 19. We haven't found a better one yet. This is a great bock to start with 5/5 Gene (Lisle, IL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns: Chain-Weaving Designs Bead Loom Weaving and Bead Embroidery - An Illustrated "How-To" Guide (Paperback) I got this book for my kids about 5 years ago and they have become real professionals now and are still beading at 17 and 19. We haven't found a better one yet. This is a great bock to start with Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 27, 2000

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  List Price: $12.95
  

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  Bead Tube Jewelry: Peyote and brick stitch designs for 30+ necklaces, bracelets, and earrings

  Book (Kalmbach Books)
  

  Rating (27 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Zellers Speaks to Beaders from Beginners to Advanced

  Nancy Zellers writes as she teaches -- step by step, with explicit detail and logical explanations. I have taken several workshops with her and found her "Bead Tube Jewelry" book to take the same careful approach. I got it a while back and have already used it for a project. The color illustrations are easy to see, both in the charts and in close-ups of the finished jewelry. When describing the stitches, Nancy shows clearly the exact thread paths -- a very important part of the instructions. There are projects for every level of beader, from beginner to advanced. Nancy's enthusiasm is contagious. I find this book to be very useful and recommend it highly. 5/5 B. Wagner "Bead Weaver Fan" - See all my reviews, February 7, 2011

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  Great ideas and clear instructions

  The technique is not new, it's a favorite project for teaching people flat peyote, or for trying out color combinations. What this book does very well is show a lot of ways to use these fast little beaded beads to make jewelry.It starts with the basics, how to make a bead tube, the tools you'll need for the jewelry and seed bead techniques, including 5 different turnarounds for odd count peyote and how to follow bead charts. All very well explained and illustrated.The projects are a great mix, because of the versatility of the shape and the wide availability of colors in Delica beads, it's possible to achieve a wide range of effects and styles. The Dragon's Treasure set is elegant and lush with an architectural feel, the Delhi Delight is a colorful lariat that would look wonderful with soft summer dresses. The Bead Tube Soup bracelet shown on the cover would make a fantastic seed bead sampler.What I like best about this book is that bead tubes can be made one at a... 5/5 Shala Kerrigan (Anchorage) - See all my reviews, February 19, 2011

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  Great addition to your bead library

  Excellent instructions for beginner and intermediate beaders -- especially the how to read a chart section. A varied selection of projects for any mood. I watched the book come together and waited anxiously to be able to buy it. 5/5 PhantomC - See all my reviews This review is from: Bead Tube Jewelry: Peyote and brick stitch designs for 30+ necklaces, bracelets, and earrings (Paperback) Excellent instructions for beginner and intermediate beaders -- especially the how to read a chart section. A varied selection of projects for any mood. I watched the book come together and waited anxiously to be able to buy it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 11, 2011

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  List Price: $19.95
  

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  A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns for All Ages

  Book (Eagles View Publishing)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Great book for the first time beader!

  This book has easy to read diagrams. The projects start simple and expand into a more complex types of projects. (daisy chains to wide bead woven laces) Great for any beginner! 5/5 "cwolfram" (Kent, WA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns for All Ages (Paperback) This book has easy to read diagrams. The projects start simple and expand into a more complex types of projects. (daisy chains to wide bead woven laces) Great for any beginner! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 3, 2003

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  For Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Beaders Alike

  I found the book to be well organized and the illustrations helpful.I would suggest a basic knowledge of beading, but it's not necessary. A lot of patience for beginners is helpful.I have completed 1 project from the book and it was well received as a gift for a family member.I highly recommend her other book too. 4/5 V. Wilson "vickybeads" (Justin, TX United States) - See all my reviews, February 25, 2002

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  Great for beginners to intermediates

  I really liked this book. I dot this book near the beginning of my beading career and find that I still refer to it regularly to refresh my memory on beading methodology. It is an easy to follow guide that has easier projectss for beginners, as well as more time-consuming and difficult projects for the more advanced beader. I love these designs, and one design can be used over and over in different bead colors. As you become more comforatble with them, you can make your own variations and build upon what they have shown you. I definetly recommend this book to everyone interested in jewelry beading. 5/5 Jennifer Hudacek (Mystic, CT, USA) - See all my reviews, March 22, 2004

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  List Price: $9.95
  

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