Synopses & Reviews
Laura McCabe creates elaborate beaded embellishments which she combines into stunning jewelry.and#160;Her definitive guide to weaving and embroidering with beads is the third volume inand#160;Lark Jewelry and Beading'sand#160;bestselling Beadweaving Master Class series.
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Combining traditional techniques with modern materials, and showcasing a wide variety of bead types,and#160;this bookand#160;presents 18 beautiful jewelry projects incorporating motifs drawn fromand#160;nature, such as flora and fauna, artistic designs, and geometric forms. With its truly spectacular illustrations, this is a feast of inspiration for beaders and crafters.
Laura McCabeand#160;is a featured artist in the book Masters: Beadweaving. Other books inand#160;Lark Jewelry and Beading'sand#160;Beadweaving Master Class series have been authored byand#160;Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster,and#160;Sherry Serafini, Maggie Meister, and Rachel Nelson-Smith.
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"Master beadworker DeCoster (
Marcia DeCoster's Beads in Motion: 24 Jewelry Projects That Spin, Sway, Swing, and Slide) is a well-known author and jewelry designer. In this collection, she interviews her fellow bead artists on a variety of topics, from inspiration to favorite techniques to the role of the Internet and social media in their creative lives. Each interview includes a brief biography of the artist and large-format photographs (both full-length and detail shots) of representative works. The highlight for most readers will be the gallery of each designer's projects, which demonstrate the exciting variety of styles and techniques used in contemporary beadwork .. .and#160;and#160;there's...plenty of innovation to be found here." and#8212;
Library JournalReview
"Diane Fitzgerald, the queen of beautiful beadweaving, takes us on an adventure into creating three-dimensional beaded geometric shapes. Start with two-dimensional shapes and learn how to properly increase and decrease to create angles and curves. Then, move on to create open shapes, and then finally the awesome three-dimensional designs like you see on the cover. Intimidated? Don't be! Diane is a magnificent teacher and takes good care to make sure her students are successful!" - Bead Unique magazine, October 2011and#160;"The illustrations are clear, the instructions concise, and there are lots of inspirational photos throughout. For anyone interested in understanding geometric beadwork, this book is a must-have." - BeadandButton magazineand#160;"A true breakthrough in the art of beadwork." - Booklist
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"This is a magnificent book that deserves a place in every serious beader's collection. Sherry's artistry and talent for teaching come through in every page to make this book a must-have for new and experienced beaders alike." -
About.com: Beadworkand#160;"Sherry Serafini'sand#160;beadwork and jewelry projects areand#160;truly masterful,and#160;and forand#160;intermediate to advanced beaders this book, like all the booksand#160;in the Beadweaving Master Class series, will be inspirational and sought after. Yet,and#160;becauseand#160;the bookand#160;primarily utilizes (and teaches) bead embroidery, itand#160;is alsoand#160;accessible and doable for
beginning beaders and general crafters. And Sherry's work and voice both make the bookand#160;simplyand#160;great fun." -
Ray Hemachandraand#160;"When I think of bead embroidery, Sherry Serafini usually comes to mind. Her excellent choices of materials, precise stitching, and overall knock-out creations are inspiring to say the least. If you are familiar with embroidery, this book is set up for you to jump right in, but a motivated beginner shouldn't have any trouble following the clear instructions either." -
BeadandButtonand#160;"If you're one of the many beaders who can't get enough of Sherry Serafini's exquisite work, you'll love her new book. Twenty-five stunning jewelry projects from simple rings to elaborate neckpieces will have you stitching Sherry's way in no time." -
Super Beadworkand#160;"As inspirational books go, this is one of the finest. It shouldn't just be on a bookshelf but on the coffee table for all to admire." -
Beading Gemand#160;"Mesmerizing! Scintillating! Lavish! Each page is breathtaking in the sheer brilliance of the work.and#160;Sherry brings the simplicity of it all to you, to enable you to recreate her patterns or explore your own voice and then reap the rewards of satisfaction in self-expression. Few, if any, people throughout the course of bead history have taken beads to this thrilling new height." -
Diane Fitzgeraldand#160;"Sherry's use of sophisticated color palettes combined with her graceful design aesthetic create the most exquisite jewelry. The breadth of information Sherry details, together with the beautiful photographic examples of her work and excellent illustration, will have you producing your own masterpieces." -
Marcia DeCosterand#160;"This is the most beautiful instruction book Lark has published. Sherry's wild creativity, gorgeous colors, and vibrant spirit imbue each page. Her designs range from elegantly sophisticated to edgy chic. She will inspire you to push your boundaries and try anything with beads." -
Margie Deeband#160;"Sherry Serafini continues to astonish the beading world with the sheer breadth of her creativity. Through a marvelous array of projects and stunning designs, Sherry brings the details of her amazing skill to the table in a way that all beaders will understand and appreciate. This is a must-have, inspirational book for any person with a desire to create and the guts to try." -
Ann Bensonand#160;"This book is one of the best I've seen. The designs are original and gloriously beady. Bling in all the right places. Clear, well-illustrated instructions are a hallmark of the way Lark does books, and this book is no exception. (These) exquisite creations will make you want to adorn yourself with beaded beauties and make gifts for your friends as well. Another 5-star crafting book from Lark."
- Books by the Willow Treeand#160;"Serafiniand#8217;s graphic design and fine art skills shine in brilliant color in this book of breathtaking jewelry art that is part instruction and part inspiration. Exquisite pieces dazzle with an aesthetic that is regal yet whimsical. The 25 pieces of wearable art include rings, brooches, necklaces, and bracelets using focal points such as cabochons, exotic buttons and a variety of other objects which are imbedded and strung into a mosaic of beads. Casual browser and serious artisan will enjoy the images of finished pieces as well as the photos of some of Serafiniand#8217;s more elaborate work." -
Booklistand#160;"This is a fabulous book. If you've ever wanted to try bead embroidery this would be a great book to have both for projects and reference for the various stitches and techniques.and#160;The instructions are well written, and the supply lists give you size and color names of the beads used in the projects." -
York Region Beaders Guild"The designs in this book are impressive, to say the least. I kept catching myself saying 'Wow.' With 25 projects, there is a lot to pick from too." - About.com Jewelry Making
"One of the queens of bead embroidery, Sherry Serafini, has been tapped to write one of the Beadweaving Master Class series for Lark Jewelryand#160;and Beading. Sherry Serafini's Sensational Bead Embroidery joins the series with 25 beautiful projects that she leads you through step by step. As with all the books in the Beadweaving Master Class series, a serious beginner will find the book enthralling.and#160;Intermediates and advanced practitioners will find much to challenge and inspire.and#160;I recommend this book as much for its inspirational value as for its clear teaching." - Beading Arts
"Her book is excellent. She gives the methods she uses to design those amazing pieces. The projects are very adaptable to your personal tastes.and#160;If you're a beginner to bead embroidery, the rings, earrings and brooches are smaller projects that will help you learn the basics of bead embroidery. If you're ready for a bigger challenge, the cuff bracelets have more beadwork and a bigger canvas for creation. Then you can learn to do the collars. The intricately beaded and impressive collars are just wonderful.and#160;It's a wonderful resource for bead embroidery enthusiasts and people who would like to learn how to do bead embroidery. It is absolutely sensational."and#160;- Bella Online
"Her beaded creations are wearable art. Sherry shares both step-by-step instructions in her book for 25 projects along with basic rules and stitches for you to explore and develop your own creative voice." - Craft Gossip
"A true work of art!" - L.A. Jewelry Designs
"Voted a Top 10 Teacher by Bead and Button magazine, beadwork artist Sherry Serafini shows how to create 25 stunning pieces to wear. The designs are truly show stopping. This book is appropriate for all levels, but some of the jewelry pieces are geared for advanced beaders. A thorough look at all the jewelry pieces show the reader just what can be accomplished with a simple needle and thread and different craft beads, both old and new." - Suite101
"If you have had the desire to create with the bead embroidery technique, then this is the book to buy. Brilliance on every page!" - The Beadwright
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and#8220;Sabine Lippert is one of Europe's leading beadwork teachers, and this book gives her English-speaking fans the opportunity to learn many of her techniques while stitching 30 beautiful projects. Using right-angle weave, peyote stitch, and netting techniques, Sabine cleverly engineers unique components that complement each other in stunning designs. The photographs are beautiful and show every detail. Of particular interest is chapter 6, where Sabine delves into her approach to design and how the different shapes of the same size bead affect the final outcome, providing the reader with food for thought in addition to the fabulous eye candy." --Bead and Buttonand#160;and#8220;Sabine Lippert is one of the most innovative bead artists. She was truly inspiredand#160;toand#160;makeand#160;this amazing book! The projects are fabulous and the how-to illustrations are perfection. I believe people will want to create these projects over and over again, playing with various colorways. This book is destined to be in every bead artistand#8217;s library and referred to repeatedly.and#8221; and#8212; Sherry Serafiniand#160;and#8220;Every so often a beader comes along who just stands out from the crowd. When I first saw Sabineand#8217;s work, I knew it was very special. Sheand#8217;s the kind of artist who brings a mastery to her work and raises the bar for all beaders. Unique, amazing, gorgeous, stunning, glamorous, elegant and#8212; all of these words describe Sabineand#8217;s book. Every piece is exquisite and beautifully made and will have beaders wanting to make every one. The problem will be in deciding which to make first!and#8221; and#8212; Suzanne Goldenand#160;and#8220;From my first glance at Sabineand#8217;s beadwork in 2009, I became a fan. These pages reveal a passion for beadweaving to be reckoned with and a desire to share knowledge with others. Although the projects appear intricate and complex, the simple language and illustrations make for a successful, pleasant experience while beading them. Take it from one who finds following directions challenging and#8212; these are indeed easier than they look!and#8221; and#8212; Rachel Nelson-Smithand#160;and#8220;Sabine Lippertand#8217;s use of pearls, crystals, and seed beads, with innovative thread paths, results in beautifully encrusted jewels that are infinitely wearable. The way she shares her design approach of evolving pieces of beadwork into a variety of designs encourages readers to take their own design journeys. We can be thankful that Sabineand#8217;s long craft history led her to beads.and#8221;and#8212; Marcia DeCoster
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"This book isn't just a great source of instruction for beaders; it's also a wonderful look into the work of one of today's most important bead artists. It's a great source of instruction and inspiration for beginner and more advanced beaders who want to try something different with their beads." and#8212;
About.com Beadworkand#160;"Laura McCabe has inspired beaders worldwide with her original and sometimes quirky beadwork, and her kits and classes are always popular. Now you can learn from Laura in the comfort of your own home. In 144 gorgeous pages, Laura covers more than 30 techniques, embellishments, and architectural and organic forms plus complete instructions for 18 botanically inspired jewelry projects. Additional features include Laura's own color choices for each project, advice on making color and design decisions, and inspiring gallery images of beadwork by Laura and other notable designers." and#8212;
Bead and Buttonand#160;and#8220;Seed-bead bling and#8212; use seed beads to make big, bold, embellished jewelry in internationally renowned designer Laura McCabe's unique style.and#8221;and#160;and#8212;
Beadworkand#160;"McCabe, a self-taught bead weaver, takes basic peyote stitch and spiral rope bead necklaces and earrings and embellishes them with even more beads fashioned into small, nature-inspired attachments. Beaders who have mastered basic bead weaving and are looking for more adventurous projects will want this." and#8212;
Library Journaland#160;"Imagine the processes of a talented beaderand#8217;s mind captured within the pages of a book! Laura McCabe shares her ingenious embellishment techniques in clear, step-by-step, illustrated instructions. This volume is a must-have for any creative library." and#8212;
Carol Wilcox Wells"Laura McCabe is among the most innovative bead designers of all time. Sheand#8217;s a prominent member of a select group of young pioneers who have set new standards for all beadersand#8212;even the old prosand#8212;and we can learn from every gorgeous piece she makes." and#8212; Ann Benson
"Laura McCabeand#8217;s creative energy is infectious, and she stimulates the creative juices in everyone around her. The beaded embellishment techniques described in this book provide a solid foundation to lead you on your own creative path. The projects are well thought-out and effectively demonstrate the versatility of the embellishment techniques." and#8212; Marcie Stoneand#160;"Laura McCabe is a gift to all those captivated by luscious beadwork. This book is a treasure trove of her imagination, ideas, technical know-how, and irrepressible spirit." and#8212; NanC Meinhardt
"Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving is luscious! Lacy, fringed, and opulent interpretations from both nature and imagination, Lauraand#8217;s work is anything but plain. Rich colors, abundant textures, and even an antique prosthetic eye or two become embellished works of art. Laura says the aim of this book is to 'provide knowledge and inspiration to take your beadwork to the next level by embellishing beads with yet more beadsand#8212;to create a multidimensional realm of beauty and adornment, all made possible by starting with one single bead.' One gorgeous bead after another, Laura certainly creates beauty in every work." and#8212; Craft Gossip
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"If you are jewelry designer and#8211; and especially if your preferred medium is beads and#8211; you need this book for your library. It will be a treat for your imagination."and#160; and#8211;BellaOnline
Synopsis
Beading superstar Marcia DeCoster hosts Lark's second Spotlight on Beading collection, featuring 30 international artists ranging from celebrities in the field to exciting up-and-comers. In addition to offering examples of their best work, the beaders discuss their inspirations and techniques, and chat with Marcia about how they discovered their muses and styles. Gorgeous color photos showcase several pieces from each contributor. and#160;
Beaders include:
Patrick Dugganand#160; *and#160; Melissa Ingramand#160; *and#160; Beki Haleyand#160; *and#160; Siand#226;n Nolanand#160; * Martina Nageleand#160; *and#160; Helena Tang-Limand#160; *and#160; lke Leonhardt-Rathand#160; *and#160; Isabella Lamand#160; *and#160; Christina Vandervlistand#160; *and#160; Gabriella van Diepenand#160; *and#160; Susan Blessingerand#160; *and#160; Edgar Land#243;pezand#160; *and#160; and more!
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This bookand#8217;s a knockout! Master beader Diane Fitzgerald teaches her award-winning techniques for creating gorgeous geometric jewelry. More than 20 truly stunning projects, all using peyote stitch, come in a variety of flat and dimensional shapes, from triangles, teardrops, and pentagons to tetrahedrons, cubes, and diamonds. Sleek, contemporary, and breathtaking, these beadwoven pieces are perfect for the intermediate crafterand#8212;but with such clear and detailed instructions, even beginners will give them a try!
and#160;Dianeand#160;Fitzgeraldand#160;is a featured artist in the book Masters: Beadweaving. Other books inand#160;Lark Jewelry and Beading'sand#160;Beadweaving Master Class series have been authored byand#160;Marcia DeCoster, Laura McCabe, Sherry Serafini, Maggie Meister, and Rachel Nelson-Smith.
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In this entry in Lark Jewelry and Beading's celebrated Beadweaving Master Class series, one of the world's top bead embroiderers and teachers has produced an accessibleand#160;guide to her techniques and art for beginners and advanced beaders alike.and#160;Sherry Serafini's wonderful pieces have won admirers for their lavish beaded surfaces. Serafini explains the fundamentals behind her work, from stitches to color theory, and lays out 25 beautifully textured projects thatand#160;featureand#160;fabulous focal-point beads.and#160;Sherry Serafiniand#160;is a renowned beading teacher and a featured artist in the book Masters: Beadweaving. Other books inand#160;Lark Jewelry and Beading'sand#160;Beadweaving Master Class series have been authored byand#160;Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster, Laura McCabe,and#160;Maggie Meister, and Rachel Nelson-Smith.
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The best-selling
Beadweaving Master Class series welcomes German beader Sabine Lippert, Europe's top beadwork designer, in aand#160;trend-setting book that showcases 30and#160;beautiful and wearable project designs.and#160;Lippertand#160;combinesand#160;seed beads, crystals, and glass pearls to create gorgeous, innovativeand#160;beading projects. All feature her trademark tiers of beads that are layered intoand#160;gorgeous jewelry.and#160;Every piece uses the most popular and beloved stitches in beading:and#160;right angle weave and peyote.and#160;Most of the bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and chokers here are new, but Sabine has also included a few of her favorite classics. An inspirational photo gallery ofand#160;beadwork from leading designers,and#160;including Sabine, rounds out thisand#160;must-have book.
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Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestreand#8217;s intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary,
White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlowand#8217;s masterful
Toe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.
About the Author
Marcia DeCoster has designed and taught beadwork for more than 20 years. She was included in Lark's Masters: Beadweaving as one of 36 leading artists in the field, and authored the bestselling Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence and Beads in Motion (both Lark). Beadwork magazine recognized her as its Designer of the Year in 2009, and she was selected as a Top Ten Teacher at the BeadandButton show, the leading beading industry trade show. Marcia lives in San Diego, CA, with her husband Mark.