Beadwork Magazine Presents: The Beader's Companion

by Judith Durant, Jean Campbell

Beading is one of the fastest-growing crafts today. Here is a resource that will answer every beader’s questions from what type of bead is best for a specific project to what size thread is best for a certain size bead, to how to combine beadwork with other crafts such as weaving, knitting, and crocheting. The Beader’s Companion is filled with definitions and illustrations of beads, tools, and techniques. Beadworkers will find all of the information they need to create beautiful bead projects from start to finish. This easy-to-use package is spiral bound, comes with a clear plastic sleeve to protect it, and includes a fake spine so it can be shelved traditionally.

Genres: Beading, Nonfiction, Crafts, Jewellery, Reference

104 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

Judith Durant is a knitter and beadworker as well as author and editor of several books on both subjects. Trained as a theatrical costume designer, she took a circuitous route through various costume shops in New York, on to a New York theatrical book publishing house, and then to Interweave Press in Colorado, where she was book editor and one of the founding editors of Interweave Knits.

Judith is currently a freelance writer, editor, designer, and teacher based in Massachusetts. She has more than 25 years of experience in publishing and a wealth of experience in many crafts. Judith can help you with editorial project management, design development and pattern writing, and technical and copy editing. Judith is also available to teach workshops at your shop or guild meeting.

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference for the aspiring beader who doesn't know where to start! The diagrams and explanations of each stich are very helpful. There are some sample projects in the back, plus blank stich diagrams for planning your own design!

[Merrymary · Rating 4 out of 5]

somewhat outdated... not surprisingly!

[Mary Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

i had to read this for a book report for a how to but it was still really good!!

[Dori · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have reference for new beaders!

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful once you start to create your own stuff. Not that advanced when I looked at this.

[laura scheneman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read for beginners

This brief book illustrates basic techniques for those wanting to learn the art of beading. Deserves five star rating. Excellent