Beadwork Video

BEAD CROCHET 045 $32.50 ORDER

With Carol Perrenoud. In bead crochet, beads are strung onto the crochet thread and captured into specific stitches as one crochets along. The beads can form a raised geometric design against a crocheted thread background or the beads can be strung onto the thread in a precise color pattern. When the beads are worked into every stitch they form a solid beaded picture or pattern. Even if you do not know how to crochet, with a little practice you will be crocheting with beads. Using simple crochet stitches, you will learn how to make a bead crocheted drawstring pouch similar to styles used in the Victorian Era. You will also learn how to make a necklace or bracelet similar in style to the bead crocheted necklaces from the roaring twenties. Materials will be discussed and patterns included. Helpful hints, beads and a variety of stitches will inspire you for future projects. 75 minutes

BEAD EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES 057 with Carol Perrenoud $44.95 Order

Hand bead embroidery can be used to embellish fabric, incorporate into a wall pie e, use in crazy quilting, completely cover the surface to make a pin or brooch, and much more. This video covers all the uses for this simple, yet potentially ornate, method of beading. Stitches covered will be canvas work, running stitch, scatter beading, lazy stitch, back stitch, couching, feather stitch, stem stitch, beaded edgings, beaded fringes, and more. Several projects will put these stitches to use: a canvas-work floral pin cushion, a nautilus-shaped pin, a house-shaped pin, and an embellished doll using all kinds fo beaded crazy quilt stitches and fringe. As the video progresses, you will make a sampler of stitches which will be a useful reference tool for future projects. Although this video can be for a beginner beader, it offers detailed instruction and embellishment ideas for the more experienced beader as well. 119 minutes

BEAD KNITTING Video 043 $39.95 Order

With Alice Korach. In bead knitting, the entire piece is constructed with beads as opposed to beaded knitting where beads embellish the surface of the knitted item. You’ll be able to make a beautiful beaded bag, even if you’ve never knitted before. After a brief history and discussion on materials and supplies, Alice will teach you basic knitting techniques and then bead knitting stitches. After you practice stringing beads and knitting, you will learn how to read a chart (enclosed) and string your beads following the chart. Then the fun begins as you knit the purse project. You’ll learn many wonderful tips from a master bead knitter that will make the process easy and successful. Tips on lining, fringe techniques and finishing your bag are also included. 75 minutes

BEADWEAVING: HERRINGBONE STITCH 058 $44.95 Order

Carol Perrenoud will teach you how to make the herringbone stitch and increase and decrease for tubular and flat herringbone. From this knowledge, you will be able to make the following projects: a 3-D beaded ring, a flat braided ribbon bracelet, a bracelet constructed of fan-shaped elements, and a sea urchin-shaped basket. Four different methods of turning at the end of the rows will also be learned and then each will be incorporated appropriately in to the projects. Several twisting and tubular pieces will be demonstrated to that you can design your own necklace. The directions are explicit and written instructions also are included for reference. This is an intermediate video where some beadwork skills using seed beads are helpful. Many of the beading tips and hints shared will be of value even to the experienced beadworker. 109 minutes

BEADWEAVING - Peyote Stitch 40 $44.95 Order

In this video, nationally known artist, Carol Perrenoud leads you step-by-step through all facets of the versatile peyote stitch. As you make a beautiful "Beaded Treasure Pouch Necklace", you will learn how to work tubular and flat peyote, how to follow a peyote stitch design graph, & how to make a peyote stitch graph of your own design. You will also learn how to tie-on and tie-off threads, increase and decrease, & design and execute different types of fringe. All of this information will become invaluable and applicable to many other types of beadwork. Her detailed directions are aimed at the novice beadworker, but the many helpful hints shared will be of value even to the experienced beader. And, as an added bonus, Carol also includes directions for making an easy beaded peyote stitch covered needlecase! 88 minutes

BEAD WOVEN NECKLACES - Loom Beading Techniques $44.95 Order

With Virginia Blakelock. A video workshop you won't want to miss. Learn all about styles, types and sizes of seed and bugle beads, needles & threads, and which size needle to use with which size thread and which size bead. In addition to needle & thread, as used in other beading techniques, loom beading requires a small frame loom (which you can easily make from the video instructions, or you may purchase one). You will learn the entire process from design considerations, to warping, stringing beads, increasing, decreasing, finishing techniques, & fringe variations as you make a stunning necklace from the large oversized pattern enclosed. Virginia shares numerous technical tips that will make all your beadwork more successful. 82 minutes. "An excellent presentation & good technical quality make this video a sure winner" LIBRARY JOURNAL Finalist Special Interest Video Association Awards, Universal City, CA 1993

Order Beginning Beading with Kay Jacobs DVD 431 $34.95

Learn how to choose your beads, what wire and crimp beads to use, what closures are available, and how to use sterling silver and verveil accents. Kay covers what tools and supplies make beading easy along with money saving tips and tricks to aid the new beader. Professional layout and design is discussed to get you on the way to making successful jewelry. You will work on four necklace projects. 179 minutes.

Order Beginning Drop and Earrings with Kay Jacobs DVD 432 $24.95

Learn how to make 1, 2, and 3 tiered drops for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Discover what wire and bead caps to use for particular projects and the tools that will aid you in using them. You will even learn how to make your own eye pins. Several projects are given, including one on earrings. Lots of helpful tips are given. 89 minutes.

THE COMPLETE METALSMITH 812 $44.95

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This video curriculum has been designed to suit everyone with an interest in creating handcrafted metal jewelry. It serves as an encyclopedia of basic jewelry techniques: joining, cutting, forming, and surface techniques. Tools and your work space will be covered as well as safety factors. You will make three projects following these basic instructions. 70 minutes with Tim McCreight

COMPREHENSIVE BEAD STRINGING $94.95

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Volume I (79 minutes) A comprehensive look at beads, historical information and an explanation of types of Beads, Stringing Media Characteristics (including silk cord, nylon, tigertail and foxtail) & how to choose media, plus descriptions of basic findings, clasps and jump rings. You also learn about tools, planning appropriate lengths for necklaces and bracelets, and design arrangement ideas.

Volume II (88 minutes) You will learn how to string continuous strands, tie on clasps & finishing, plus the use of French Coil with Silk, how to use Tips & Cups with Synthetics, and the use of Crimp findings with Tigertail & Foxtail, plus knotting methods and multiple strand techniques

Volume III (87 minutes) More advanced techniques are covered, including continuous multiple-strand, additions to beads, integrating pendants, use of headpins & eyepins for earrings, etc., plus the use of ready made components plus a woven bracelet project.

Order Seven Secrets to Professional Jewelry Design DVD 433 $44.95

This is the final and most advanced program by designer Kay Jacobs. Learn how to develop your own designs, how to determine what will sell, and how to work more difficult techniques into your projects. She gives you lots of tips and tricks. Over 30 of Kay’s designs are featured, and she gives you inside information on how to work these projects. Experience the manufacturing of unique jewelry. 190 minutes.

Order Wire Linked Necklaces DVD 434 $29.95

With Kay Jacobs. Learn more advanced techniques on how to build jewelry masterpieces. The single- and double-loop link method and the wrap-loop linking method are thoroughly covered. Kay’s beading skills will become yours as she offers many tips and tricks she employs. This is the fifth of her seven dvds. 97 minutes.