Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork: Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time

Looking forward to teaching myself some of these basics in beadwork and seeing where it will take me from there. Have ordered a couple of other pattern books as well, and thinking this will be a good place to start learning the techniques that will help me with some of the bracelet and necklace projects I plan to do. The book is very informative with regards to what all is needed vs. other tools that aren't necessarily a priority but that some people prefer to have as well, so you can easily differentiate between what you need to get started with and additional tools that are suggested for more advanced beaders. I like how it lists the different types of string/line/wire that can be used and the varying strengths and flexibilities of them. My main purpose for this purchase was to learn tubular stitching, but I think I'll be learning a lot more.

Hi, this is the book every beader should have on their book shelves. Everything you ever wanted to know about how to do that particular stitch is in the book. Herringbone, Peyote, Brick, Ladder, Dutch spiral, Spiral, How to zip up in Peyote, right -angle weave, netting and not just the basic stitch how to make tubular peyote, tubular netting ,circular , flat horizontal netting . How to read a graph in peyote and in R.A.W. This book is filled with "how to do it all" . This is a jewel of a book. It is simple with clear instructions and the instructions are brief and to the point. It has beautiful pictures where you can see the stitches and the diagrams .And in the beginning Chris tells you what needles to use threads and tools etc. And in chapter 9 how to make picots, fringes, and drops. etc etc.It's a nice juicy book, even has beading projects in the back of the book. I get so excited when I can share when a book is worth its weight in gold. This one is!

This is an insanely good book in which to learn Off-Loom Beading techniques One Stitch at a Time! It begins with sections on "Beads Used for Bead Weaving" such as seed beads, bugle beads, charlottes, triangle beads, cube beads and more. Then "Beading Needles and Thread" which shows you the different size needles, twisted wire needles and big eye needles and all different kinds of threads such a Nymo, C-Lon, DandyLine, Fire Line, etc., plus the multitude of tools and supplies you will use. Chapter 2 has sections such as preparing a length of thread, stitching beads together, ending a thread by weaving-in, beginning new lengths of thread, etc. Chapters from there on in are almost all devoted to a particular stitch. Chapter 3 is all about Peyote Stitch (weaving flat peyote stitch, creating tubular peyote, stitching multiple-drop peyote and more). Chapter 5 is all about Ladder Stitches and Brick Stitches. Everything is very "visually" detailed with pictures and drawings. With 239 pages, there isn't too much about beadwork that you can't learn from this book! Highly recommended!

I am new to beading. I first purchased "Seed Bead Stitching, Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques" by Beth Stone  Seed Bead Stitching: Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques , which is full of lovely projects and has very clear instructions. I absolutely love her book; but it made me realize that before I tackled the projects on her book (which at the time seemed daunting to me due to my lack of knowledge), I needed some basic instruction on beadwork. I am so thrilled that, after much searching, I purchased "Teach Yourself Visually, Beadwork". This book is very clear; not only does it offer step-by-step instructions on the basics with numerous color photographs and graphs which are very clear, but goes further into finishing techniques and beginner and intermediate projects. I am happy to report that after reading the first three chapters of this book, I just finished one of Beth Stone's projects--and even modified it a little to fit my taste!I highly recommend this book. I know that I will not only finish reading the book (and practicing the stitches), but I will keep it in my library and will go back to it often for consultation. The book is divided by Chapters, which take you from the basic materials needed for beadwork to beginner and intermediate projects to practice what you learned. I found Chapter 2 particularly helpful and clear and have gone back to it frequently and have successfully applied the instructions. I recommend that you "Look Inside the Book" and check out the table of contents. It will give you an excellent idea of the clarity and scope of what this book has to offer. Great book.MC

I am a visual learner. I can go to You Tube, but have to stop and rewind all the time. With this book I can combine watching You Tube and then studying the examples in the book. It is very helpful. There is a lot of information in this book. The illustrations are clear.

I wish I had this book Before I started working with seed beads. Colorfu pages with all sorts of information and a must read before buying supplies and beads. Luckily I hadn't bought too much so I stocked up on the beads, needles, and thread that I needed.

Much Nicer than the little spiral bound book which is Strictly FOR someone who knows nothing about beading. If you are a Visual learner then this book is for you. Beautiful pictures, easy to follow directions for Peyote Stitches (more than one)Net Beading,Herringbone, Ladder and Brick Stitch, Square Stitch, Spiral rope, Right Angle Weave. It lists the beginning bead work as well as the more advanced beading for the intermediate. Details on everything you need for each project as well as some better than most pictures of beads and some tricks beaders will find useful.

Good addition to my hobby book library. Like many people I do better with visual information, and the diagrams are great. Very good information on supplies and beads. Beading isn't my top needlework hobby but I do enjoy it for a change of pace sometimes. I'm glad I made this purchase and highly recommend it!

Itis very detailed and easy to follow

This is an excellent book if you absorb information by sight, rather than audio. All the subjects are described with step by step illustrations as well as text. Topics I have struggled with in other books were much more simple in this one using the described method. I'm more than glad that I bought the book and would recommend it to

If you are starting to make your own jewellery this is a great book to use. With it's easy to follow instruckions and project's. I have bought a few books but this is the best one by far.

great guide

Clear and precise!