Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Contents:
Basics: Introduction -- History of beading -- Gathering beads -- Beading -- Beading needles -- Other beading materials -- Doing it: Getting started -- Threading needles -- Using knots -- Beading hardware -- Techniques for endings -- People, places, and fun: Beading around the world -- Mardi Gras and beads -- Beads in fashion -- King of beading -- Timeline -- Trivia -- Quick reference guide -- Glossary -- Where to learn more -- Index.
Summary:
Background information and instruction in beading to make fun and colorful projects.
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