Decorative Beading

Beth Bulluss has presented us with a collection of stunning beaded lampshades, beaded bags, beaded combs, bookmarks and scarves. The diverse applications of beaded fringing are illustrated through a variety of projects worked with in this fabulous title.

Book Contents

Introduction. Why Bead? Getting Started. Needles. Thread. Lighting. Tips for Beginners. Frames. Linings. Shade Coverings. Braids. Bases. Drawing of Lamp Bases. Colour. Chandelier or Wall Sconces. Why Lamps? Using Antique Beads. Beaded Lamps Suit Every Décor. Care of Beaded Lampshades. Using Beaded Fringes on Standard Lamps. The Dangle Method of Construction. Pattern Design. Pattern Development. Tassels. Making the Lyndel Tassel.Beads. Tassel Tops. Instructions for making a Tassel Brooch. The Key Tassel. The Christmas Tassel. Projects. Little Brooches. Instructions for Making the Brooches. Bookmarks. The Ribbon Flowers. The Tassels. Feature Tassels. The Colleen Tassel. The Maureen Tassel . A Beaded Scarf. Beaded Comb. Shelves. Santa Shelf. The Nina Shelf. Dyeing Fringes . Two-coloured Fringes. Beaded Lamp Projects. The Marion Lamp . Beads. Gift Ideas. Christmas Themes. Glossary. Suppliers. Acknowledgements.