Beading for the Soul explores the relaxing, meditative, and healing aspects of beading. It combines 26 amazing projects-including necklaces, bracelets, wall hangings, bags, a journal cover, a photo cube, an heirloom box, and a mobile-with thoughtful insights from the artists. Look inside and you'll find:
- A starting point for your own creative process
- Thorough, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that encourage you to adapt, borrow, and combine techniques in meaningful ways
- A wide range of techniques for beginning and advanced beadworkers:
- Basics like knotting, seed beading, peyote stitch, brick stitch, lazy stitch, ladder stitch, and bead embroidery stitches
- More specialized techniques like bead weaving, beading on screen, French beaded flower making, and painting on glass
No matter what you believe about the power of beads-their protecting or healing abilities, their ceremonial or cultural significance, or just their beauty as personal adornment-you'll find your creative haven in Beading for the Soul.
Reviews: " This is an excellent guide for any bead lover, complete with resources and traditional beads from around the world."-Vision Magazine: Catalyst for Conscious Living
Chapter One: Beading for Protection
- Lover's Eye Pin (Laura McCabe)
- Eye Bead Necklace (Stephanie Sersich)
- Green Guardian Necklace (Sage Holland)
Chapter Two: Beading for Healing
- Baltic Princess Necklace (Margi Foster)
- Milagros Necklace and Shrine Pin (Kim Yubeta)
- Milagros Bracelet (Stephanie Sersich)
- Healing Journal (Robin Atkins)
Chapter Three: Beading for Strength
- Broadcollar Variation (Julia Pretl)
- Pinto Bear Necklace (Mary Hicklin)
- Peruvian Cat Totem Bag (Susan Guagliumi)
- Armillary and Cosmic Orbit (Victoria Hughes)
Chapter Four: Beading for Good
- Chinese Good Fortune Pouch (Helen Banes)
- Two Fetish Bags (David Dean)
- Pearl Peace Dove Pendant (Isis Ray)
- Bead Mobile (Beau Anderson)
Chapter Five: Beading for Prayer
- Bead-Embroidered Icon (Mary Walker)
- Handheld Prayer Beads (Eleanor Wiley)
- Three Beaded Prayers (Sonya Clark and Stephenie Goodwin)
- Beaded Mandala (Mary Tafoya)
Chapter Six: Beading for Bonding
- Wedding Shawl (Eleanor Wiley)
- Double-Strand Bridal Necklace (Laura McCabe)
- Heirloom Cube (Julia Pretl)
- French Beaded Roses (Donna DeAngelis Dickt)
Chapter Seven: Beading for Remembrance
- Personal Symbols Neckband (Diane Fitzgerald)
- Two Scarab Brooches (Judith Bennett)
- Totem Necklace (Chelle Mayer)
Item #: XH05BD6
ISBN: 978-1-931499-46-0
160 pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 X 9
HURT - Beading For The Soul: Inspired Designs from 23 Contemporary Artists
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Beading is a relaxing, meditative, and even healing activity for many people. Beading for the Soul takes these aspects of the craft to a deeper level.
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