Your cart is empty.
Your cart is empty.steffi1788
Reviewed in Germany on April 6, 2019
Schöne Bilder, einfache Anleitungen und sehr gut erklärt. Die Ideen zu den einzelnen Schmuckstücken sind einfach toll
Alidea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2010
Probably my favourite of all the bead books I own. Some really good ideas, with examples on how to vary them which helps me to start thinking of my own designs. Only issue I have is that I can't get some of the materials (the lacy ribbon on p53 for example - if anyone has found anything like it I'd be interested to know where!) Apart from that, can't fault it as a book for beginner/intermediate beaders.
Monica Scott
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2010
I have reviewed and seen many beading books for beginners and this one really has it all.I was able to get started without any problems and my 9yr old grandaughter understood the instuctions and we have made necklaces for for the family together.We have now moved on to more complecated items using the book.There is everything one needs to know is in this beginners book.Brilliant!
Sue
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2008
Lots of variation includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair ornaments etc with clear line drawings - using mainly right angle weave stitch. As soon as this book arrived I made the necklace on the front cover - it was easy and I love it. This book is packed full of goodies - well worth the money.
D. Cooper
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2006
I have purchased all three of the Bead Fantasies books and the first one is the BEST of them for me. Now don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed all of them. I have simply found more projects in the first one that appeal to me and my style.Someone else may find the Bead Fantasies II or III just as appealing for their projects because all have a variety of projects in different categories to choose and they do not repeat projects from one book to another.
Nancy Gafford
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2006
I have bought many (around 75) beading books over the past two years. I must say, for me, the Bead Fantasies series (also II and III) is, by far, the very best beading project book. Beautiful, not difficult, projects throughout. Generally, one will find one or two nice projects in a book. This series is definately a winner in my books. The price is very reasonable too.Thanks for a chance to tell beaders about this book.
Erin Bailey
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2006
I've been beading for a couple of years, and this is one of my favorite purchases to date. I love the projects. I bought it specifically for the cover photo, but when I received it I immediately found 3 or 4 other projects that were equally as impressive. It's hard to chose where to start. The photos and pattern illustrations are very easy to follow. The only thing I didn't like was that the supply list is in paragraph form, rather than in the form of a list. So I have to retype it to take to the bead store so I can make sure I don't miss anything.
Mem1
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2005
It's a nice book. The instructions could be a little better, but with a little time they are not a problem. I bought this book for the project on the cover. Each and every project in this book is beautiful and seems to be fairly easy to make. I will look for more books by this author. By the way, someone in a earlier review said not to use nylon thread as it is nothing but fishing line, but you could use Fireline. I have to tell you that Fireline is fishing line, just a differant kind. All in all I'm glad I bought this book. I will have fun making some of her beautiful projects.
QuinnCreative
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2004
Over the years, I've come to love Japanese books because of their instructions. Certainly, they are not for everybody. But for beaders with a little experience, the thread path instructions will be enough. The instructions are printed in color, and each bead shape is shown, which makes a lot of sense. It took a while for me to figure out that the tiny black star indicates the start and the teeny black crescent moon indicates the end, but that wasn't a lot to overcome.There is a lot to like in this book:1. The different projects--bracelets, rings (lots of rings!), pendants for necklaces, necklaces in several lengths, eyeglass leashes, barrettes, even cell phone leashes--If you don't own a cell phone with a leash attachment, you can easily use the patterns for necklaces.2. The color photography and the color directions. Makes flipping through the book like a walk in the garden. Also makes the small-format-size book cost $18.00 in paperback.3. The additional information in the back on techniques and materials, all with lots of photographs.4. Once you learn the basic technique that Takako Samejima favors, you can zip through her ideas and start working on your own. I've found the circle-style weaving can be achieved with two needles, but using one as Samejima does makes the work easier.And a few things that can make a reader cranky:1. The book is perfect bound, so you will have to weight both sides down to follow a diagram.2. The pages on tools have tiny pictures, so you can't really tell crimping pliers from round-nose from cutters.3. The author seems to favor nylon filament, which, if it is fishing line, will disintegrate in five years or so. Use Nymo, Silamide, Fireline, or for the larger projects, SoftFlex.4.The instructions tell you to use your jewelry pliers to work with memory wire. Don't. Memory wire is steel and will damage most jewelry tools. Use hardware store tools or those especially designed for memory wire,The book is a treat and well worth the money for beginners with a little experience, intermediate beaders who want to expand their product line and advanced beaders who need a gallery to get their inspiration kick-started again.
Mrs. Teresa Moncion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2004
Beautiful photos and detailed drawings of how to make various items have made the book comfortable to use. I found it full of interesting modern patterns which can be easily exchanged for other colour combinations. There is sufficient information which does not boggle the mind or complicate things and I found it inspiring and good to follow - I feel that it was an excellent buy.
Anne M. Helmenstine
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2003
Samejima Takako is the author of several beading books (in Japanese) and owner of the studio Crystalloid. Her first book in English is nothing short of fantastic! As with other Japanese jewelrymaking books, it's better to have some previous beadwork experience before attempting any of the projects. None of the projects is difficult and the book does contain a section on techniques, but it's more like a quick refresher and less like a tutorial. A wide range of projects are represented: rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, cell phone straps, hair accessories, eyeglass chains, tiny purses, and even a beaded card holder. The color diagrams are very clear and well-labeled. The written instructions are numbered and to-the-point. Supply lists are general (no brand names or color numbers, but you will see bead sizes, shapes, and colors) and metric (e.g., 1.5 mm seed bead instead of size 11 seed bead). Most of the projects use seed beads, bicone crystals, and Czech firepolish beads with clear nylon line or wire. Some projects use chains and other beads, such as pearls, bugles, or artglass. Color schemes are elegant and understated; the jewelry is reminiscent of the Victorian era.I highly recommend this book for the quality of the projects, clarity of the instructions/diagrams, and variey of project types. You'll find some great eye candy! The projects are very attainable, providing you have a good supply of bicones (e.g., Swarovski) and Czech firepolish rounds/ovals in 3-mm, 4-mm, and 6-mm sizes.
Recommended Products
$41.82
$ 22 .99 $22.99