Originally published in the 1900s, How to Do Beadwork is a classic, fundamental book on beading craft, mainly dealing with seed beads. It covers many aspects of beadwork, from stringing beads on a string, weaving with and without a loom, working on canvas, to decorating household items, and knitting & crocheting bead bags.
How to Do Beadwork gives a number of charming beading patterns with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. The book is illustrated with 10 plates and 96 figures, all in black and white.
Whether you are an experienced beader looking for new and exciting projects, a beginner starting to learn the craft from the basics, or a parent seeking attractive home activities for kids, How to Do Beadwork is a treasury of delights.
Contents Covered:
- Preface
- The Beads and Other Materials
- Strung Chains
- Pale-Yellow Chain
- Fan-Chain in Black, Green, and Gold
- Iridescent Pearl and Gold Chain
- Daisy Chain
- Golden-Brown Silk and Bead Chain
- Bead-Weaving on a Loom
- Bead-Loom
- Chains
- Fobs
- Belts
- Card-Case
- Diagonal Weaving Without a Loom
- Bead Chain in Two Shades of Blue and Black
- Side Bag of Ceylon Pearl Beads with Butterfly Design
- Beadwork on Canvas
- Fringe with Vandykes
- Beaded Bobbinet
- Primitive Beadwork
- Candle-Shades
- Candle-Shade of Rose-Pink Beads on Wire
- Beaded Raffia Candle-Shade
- Candle-Shade of Green and Opalescent Beads
- Open-Mesh Band of Beadwork for a Burlap Curtain
- Burlap Curtain with Woven Bead Design
- Knitted and Crocheted Bags and Purses
- Crocheted Side-Bag of White Silk with Green Beads
- Knitted Bead Purse
- Crocheted Side-Pocket in Black
- Knitted Purse with Star Design
- Crocheted Side-Bag in Gray and Black
- Large Black Crocheted Side-Bag
- Beadwork for Children
- Bead Loom
- Indian Shirt
- Indian Leggings
- Indian Moccasins
- Chamois Bag
- Five Bead Chains
| Format: | PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile |
| No. of Pages: | 152 |
| Page Size: | B5 (176mm × 250mm) |
| Download Size: | 28.2 MB |
