Wednesday, March 14, 2018

BIG BOOK OF WEEKEND BEADING


Title:  BIG BOOK OF WEEKEND BEADING
By:  Fox Chapel Publishing
Publish Date:   03.13.2018
Category /Genre:  Crafts & Hobbies
Recommended for:  12+ due to complexity of craft
Editing:  D – poorly prepared for ereader
Received from:  Fox Chapel Publishing (via Netgalley as a gifted copy)
Date completed: 03.13.2018

Description from the publisher:
Discover the amazing versatility of beadwork in this scintillating selection of more than 30 projects that you can make in just one weekend. From jewelry and clothing to home accessories and embroidered textiles, there's something here for every taste and level of ability. Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and more.

Big Book of Weekend Beading teaches an exciting variety of methods, from general beadwork to stringing, bead embroidery, and wirework. Simple projects at the start of each section give beginners an instant taste of success, leading them on to try larger-scale projects and more impressive techniques. Inside Big Book of Weekend Beading 30 step-by-step beading projects that you can make in just a weekend. Jewelry, clothing, home accessories, embroidered textiles—there's something here for everyone. Projects include lampshades, decorative candles, fringed throws, embroidered table runners, tassel covers, embellished scarves, hair accessories, and more.

 Comprehensive materials and techniques sections guide you through all the key areas of beadwork, including stringing, bead embroidery, and wirework. This big book includes projects for all tastes and all levels of ability. The projects and techniques are designed and written by a team of experienced bead crafters, each one an expert in her field.
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There is a lot of content and each project is described in a step-by-step fashion.  Unfortunately, the formatting doesn’t work well with my kindle.  Most of the pictures are blank and the ones that are there, I couldn’t tell which picture went with which step since they weren’t matched one to one, but instead all of the pictures then all of the words.  Not a good set-up for someone who learns crafts visually.

On the other hand, it isn’t sold as an ebook, so having it submitted to ebook reviewers was probably an error on the part of the publisher.  I’d love to have another go at it if I had the actual book.

Note:  while I was given this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely. 

 
















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