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"This book is: A reference book for the jewelry industry on 'things you need to know about beads'; A reference book addressing factors that affect bead value; An important reference for appraisers and collectors of jewelry and global artifacts, including tribal art; An examination of symbolism used in human adornment; A mind-expanding review of the significant role beads play in human adornment. This book offers: Charts to help identify, date, and...
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Eleanor Wiley and Maggie Oman Shannon have taken an ancient practice and made it new. A String and a Prayer recounts the history and symbolism of prayer beads, teaches basic techniques for stringing beads and a host of other objects into prayer beads, and offers a variety of prayers and rituals to use those beads on a daily basis. Beads have appeared throughout history. Prayer beads are used in the spiritual practices of cultures as diverse as the...
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Bead-Making Lab is organized by material, and single-spread lab tutorials for each bead design make the book simple to use. Choose from traditional materials like paper mache and polymer clay, or opt for new materials such as resins and shrink plastic. Once you've selected your medium, follow the lab instructions for the bead-making technique of your choice. How-tos include molding, carving, painting, gluing, drilling beach glass and pebbles, and...
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An inspirational, hands-on how-to guide for making and praying with beads, for people of all faiths and traditions.
In stories and pictures, this book shows how people of all faith traditions use prayer beads as a spiritual tool and a means of expressing their creativity. Every major world religion has a tradition of praying with beads and all are explored here, including the history and use of beads and specific prayers. Describes in detail and...
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From the sparkle of delicate seed beads to the bold statement of a bright and singular bauble, beads offer endless creative potential. Combine them with the fun of handmade cards, and the sky's the limit! This entry in a new beginner-friendly, richly photographed series explains exactly how to pair the two crafts perfectly. Creating the cards requires only straightforward techniques, such as sewing, gluing, or wiring the beads-all thoroughly explained...