Reviews (14)

Beautiful Jewelry
Varvara has done it again.Her books are clearly illustrated and the projects do not fail to be beautiful.The techniques are surprisingly easy and success is possible even on a first try basis.Most of the projects are made with 11 seed beads.The projects are beautiful, easy and very gratifying.

Fancy Branch Fringe
The pieces in ths book are gorgeous and frothy, but not anything I'm likely to wear. Her 'Coraling Technique' is really just branch fringing taken to extremes; quite beautiful extremes.
Coraling Technique: Step by Step Instructions for Making Ten ORiginal Design Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings...
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry    2. Hobbies/Crafts    3. Beadwork    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Jewelry    6. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    7. Jewelry making   

Reviews (3)

A RARE FIND
THE JEWELS OF THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR 1st edition,is a lush vicarious view of the golden age of royalty.The illustrations are breathtaking, done by some of the world's most famous photographers including Lord Snowdon..amarvelous addition to any collection.

A RARE FIND
THE JEWELS OF THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR 1st edition,is a lush vicarious view of the golden age of royalty.The illustrations are breathtaking, done by some of the world's most famous photographers including Lord Snowdon..amarvelous addition to any collection.

A Visually Stunning Masterpiece!
I adore this book! It's an oversize publication which increases the beauty of the photography. The photos of the Duchess'jewelry are breathtaking, and it also provides a full account of the famed auction, including the amounts paid for the jewelry.There are great pictures of celebrities who purchased some of the pieces. There's even a stunning photo of Liz Taylor wearing the Prince of Wales Plume Pin for which she paid over $500,000. It also recounts the story of their lives along with pictures, including copies of newspaper clippings during the abdication. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Duke and Duchess or the forthcoming auction of the Windsor's household possessions at Sothebys.This book is the jewel in my collection of royal books! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1896-    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Biography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Duchess of,    7. General    8. Great Britain    9. Jewelry    10. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    11. Kings and rulers    12. Nobility    13. Private collections    14. Windsor, Wallis Warfield,    15. Marriage    16. Windsor, Edward    17. Windsor, Wallis Warfield   

Reviews (4)

A beading Musthave
This is the best collection, I've see so far.I have beaded the pendant in the book cover 5 times in 5 different colors.I just love it.

If you liked the previous 2 books....
this will not disappoint you either! Her first book was the first I ever bought, when I started beading. Loved it, then loved the second one, and third one is no different. If you're a beginner it might take you a little longer to figure out her instuctions, but once you pass that, it is easy to follow.

Beads Concerto in English!
Just like the other 2 Bead Fantasies books, this is a English version of one of Ms. Samejima's Japanese language beading books.In Japan, the book is called Beads Concerto & I had always admired it.Diagrams show thread paths, and bead layout.This book is appropriate for the intermediate beader. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Beadwork    2. Business Aspects    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Jewelry    7. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    8. Jewelry making    9. Marketing    10. Marketing - General    11. Crafts & Hobbies / Reference    12. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

Reviews (4)

disappointing
This is a very good resource for a beginning beader!Good pics, excellent directions, nice explanations.However, for an experienced beader, it has nothing to offer and there is nothing "new" in it that isn't already in many other bead books.It does not inspire.

Exquisite bead Jewellary
This is a lovely book with wonderful intricate designs, step outside the square and look and amazingly different ideas.This gave me lots of ideas that I had not previously thought of.Some advanced work for those who want a challenge but also more simpler work for beginners.Lots of blends of shapes and also colours. I love this book..

This is an AMAZING BOOK!
I've always wanted to make jewelry like this, but could never figure out just how to begin.This book is perfect for that, giving basic as well as advanced instruction, and a number of really gorgeous and easily adapted-to-your-own-style projects.The projects go from relatively simple (peyote stitch bracelet with wire accent) to complicated and totally AMAZING (Metoric Shards Necklace).I think this book is extremely well written, and is an excellent addition to any beader's library! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beads & Beading    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Jewelry    6. Handicrafts   

Reviews (3)

Excellent book!
I own every PMC book known to mankind, and Louise's new book fits right up there among the best! Louise is a fantastic artist who shares her knowledge well... Thanks, Louise!

Solid instructional book
As a PMC teacher and owning every book on the market! I was happy with this purchase, a good variety of techniques that will satisfy beginners and intermediate level artisans. Good projects using a variety of mixed media too. I particularly liked the sheet clay "origami" earrings. Clear instructions and photos. Won't be out of place on your shelf amongst your other books.

Fantastic Metal-Clay Book, Innovative & Creative Projects!
Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay Silver are just about the hottest new craft materials of this decade, and for good reason! Imagine a material that you can sculpt and mold just like other clay, but the end result, when baked properly in a kiln, is pure silver! New worlds of creative possibilities have been opened up to jewelry artists with the creation of this product, but finding a good book that not only introduces readers to the basics but also challenges intermediate to advanced artists is not easy. Louise Duhamel's new book, Metal Clay Jewelry, does just that.
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Art metal-work    4. Exhibitions    5. Fashion    6. General    7. Israel    8. Jewelry    9. Middle Eastern    10. Women jewelers    11. Art / General    12. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

Reviews (7)

Loved It!!
I have been looking for polymer clay books that inspire me to do more with this medium. This book did the trick!! I borrowed it from the library and had to have it!!

Excellent projects
Nicely put together,this book is a must for jewelry lovers.Some new and inventive ideas.

Polymer Clay Jewelry
The book was excellent.Very clear directions and wonderful pictures.
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Subjects:  1. Clay    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Decorating    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Jewelry    7. Jewelry making    8. Papercrafts    9. Polymer clay craft    10. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

Reviews (9)

Disappointing
I ordered this book because of all of the wonderful reviews.What a true disappointment!The projects are very basic and the designs are not exciting.And, some of the photos feature some poor workmanship!Any experienced beader will find this book to bea waste.I returned my copy.

Best Birthday Present I could have gotten this year!!!
I just got Maya's book for my birthday. I LOVE it. The pictures are beautiful and the designs are wonderful. Thanks for a great book, Maya!!

Love it!
I am impressed with Maya's thoughtful approach to jewelry making. The photography is fabulous as is Maya's creative mind. I love her jewelry and find her book an inspiration in my own jewelry design. ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

old fashioned
This is so old fashioned! it looks like the jewles of a grandma, that the grandaughter will love to play with, but, well, nothing I really want to make.
Designer Beadwork: Beaded Crochet Designs
A terrific collection of crochet/beaded jewelry designed for young girls.With a little creativity the designs can be expanded to fit an adult.Directions are easy to follow.

Atasteful, well-organized & inspiring book
This is one of the loveliest books on bead crochet that I have encountered -- and I've gone through the gamut! Read more

Subjects:  1. Beads & Beading    2. Beadwork    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Crocheting    6. General    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Jewelry    9. Needlework - Crocheting    10. Crafts & Hobbies / General    11. Crochet    12. LITERATURE - LIT CLASSICS TRD PB   

Reviews (7)

Excellent
I learned a lot from this book.It is the best book for a beginner that I know of.The explanations are clear and no nonsense.It's not a beautiful book; it's a good book.

Awful Awful Layout
Like other reviewers, I bought this book (along with Woven Wire Jewelry by Chandler and Ritchey) thinking how on earth could a book be that bad. It was. The layout is simply amateurish and the photography of the projects isn't on the same level as other instructional books I have.
I like it
While this may not be the most comprhensive book I have ever seen on this subject, I find it to be quite attractive and useful.I have been artsy/craftsy for a LONG time, and have seen more than my share of pattern/craft/idea books, so I think I have a decent basis of comparison.A very good book for those just getting interested in using textile techniques with wire. ... Read more

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Reviews (8)

Not so nutty Knots
This book is actually pretty good, but more for someone who has done knot work before.I dont know that i would necessarily recommend this to a beginnner that has never done any knot or macrame work before since the patterns do not give a step-by-step illustration of what to do and this might prove difficult for someone just getting started.
So Great!
This book was just so much fun!My sister and I have a weekend hobby of macrame and other types of craft work and we have enjoyed this book a lot.It's just one of those great books you can go back to again and again for different techniques and ideas.

GREAT BOOKTO LEARN FROM!
I was totally new to making hemp necklaces etc.I started with this book and it has taught me to knot and make some great things.Now I have a bead and hemp collection and able to read other beading how to books with greater understanding.
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Crocheting    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Jewelry    6. Knitting    7. Metal Work    8. Needlework - Crocheting    9. Needlework - Knitting    10. Crafts & Hobbies / Knitting   

Reviews (7)

Not what I expected
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
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.
Titled appropriately
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.
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Reviews (2)

Kenneth J. Lane: Faking It
I really like many of the designs that Kenneth J. Lane has produced over the years and loved having a reference book of all his different styles and periods. The prose is of a chatty style that I usually am not too fond ofbut Mr. Lane is so upbeat and aware of the good fortune that has blessedhim that you can't help but like him.The photography is wonderful and itis fun to see photos of celebrities wearing his jewels. The book could havebeen stronger if it has an addendix of technical information about thecreation of costume jewelry or had a reference as to current pricing ofsome of Mr. Lane's vintage pieces.But I had many a fun evening lookingand reading and will definately keep this book available for several morereadings.

Great pictures - no help on value of pieces
This book has beautiful pictures, but not enough info & absolutely nohelp on figuring out values. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1932-    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Art & Art Instruction    4. Biography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Costume jewelry    7. General    8. Jewelers    9. Jewelry    10. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    11. Lane, Kenneth Jay,    12. United States    13. Biography: general    14. Gold & silversmithing    15. History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -    16. Individual artists    17. Jewellery & jewellery-making    18. Lane, Kenneth Jay    19. Photography / General    20. USA   

Reviews (8)

Incredible photography, great text
The beauty, dignity, and composition of the photos are enough to lure the reader. This book features the jewelry and accessories of African costume in different regions and tribes. It gives the reader information on the people wearing these lovely adornments, as well as describing their meanings and ceremonial uses, when applicable. While this represents only specific aspects of some parts of Africa, it is a beautiful glance at some tribal costumes still worn in increasingly fewer and fewer places.

Very Interesting Book
I found this book to be amazing...I loved the discussion about the different African cultures and most especially the pictures--I'm even considering purchasing another copy of this book just so I could frame some of the beautiful, highly colorful pictures.I am buying more books from those authors--I expect the other books to be just as beautiful and informative.

You get a rare jewel of a book in Africa Adorned
Angela Fisher spent seven years criss-crossing Africa, seeking out traditional forms and styles of jewelry and body adornment.The metal crafting, artistic modes and affectations of traditional piercings are stunning.The more extreme examples of African body art are already missing: cutting and/or scarring, limb binding (neck/arms/legs) and lip stretching are lost arts these days.Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. African    3. Art & Art Instruction    4. Body marking    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. General    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Jewelry    9. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    10. Manners and customs    11. Social life and customs    12. Art / History / African    13. Photographs: collections   

Subjects:  1. Beads    2. Beads & Beading    3. Beadworks    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Jewelry    9. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    10. Jewelry making   

Reviews (2)

amazingly creative designs
this book opens up a world of possibilities for the pearl lover - I love the book

Great beginning book for learning to make pearl and gem jewelry
If you love the new styles of pearl plus briolette or pearl chip jewelry, you are going to love Nancy Alden's book. The designs shown are simple enough to accomplish, simple to inspire but not so unusual as to stunt your own creativity.
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Subjects:  1. Beads & Beading    2. Beadwork    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Jewelry    7. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    8. Crafts & Hobbies / General    9. Handicrafts   

Reviews (7)

Great Reference Material
As on online vintage jewelry dealer, Atlanta vintage jewelry dot com, Warman's book was one of the first in my reference library. Sure, it has some faults, but not to the degree to make the book 'useless'. I used to spend my evenings in bed reading through the pages, getting familiar with the vast array of information.
Drool . . .
Over the years, Warman's guides to antiques haveestablished a reputation for reliability.This volume is the third (2002)edition of their jewelry guide.It's lavishly illustrated with examples from many styles, eras, and price ranges.It provides a feast for the eyes and a lot of useful information as well.
A visual feast for jewelry lovers
"Warman's Jewelry," 3rd edition, by Christie Romero, is subtitled "A Fully Illustrated Identification and Price Guide to 18th, 19th, & 20th Century Fine and Costume Jewelry."The book is full of fascinating and useful features, among them an extensive bibliography, glossary, index, and chronology.There are also a number of appendices, including a hallmark identification guide and a guide to the marks and names on Mexican silver jewelry and metalware.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Costume jewelry    8. Jewelry    9. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    12. Decorative arts & crafts