My World of Beads: Mastering Beadwork Volume 1: Your complete guide to beads, beading materials and tools for beading and jewellery (Beadflowers Beading Patterns by Katie Dean) Paperback – September 25, 2024

My World of Beads: Mastering Beadwork, Volume 1, is dedicated to helping you understand the many types of beads, materials and tools you will encounter as you enter the beading world. This is designed as an essential reference book to help you choose the best products for your needs, and avoid making costly mistakes.The book features over 90 articles originally published on the My World of Beads website, set up by Katie Dean. The aim of this website was to provide beaders around the world with the key information Katie wished she had been able to access when she first began beading. Before you enter the world of beads, you may think that a bead is just a bead, or believe you can use any type of scissors. Once you take your first tentative steps into this arena, you quickly learn that you have endless choices. Some of those choices make the difference between a fun experience that results in a successful project, or a messy nightmare that results in disaster! So, how can you ensure you enjoy fun and success rather than a tangled mess of beads and thread or wire? Simple, read this book!It introduces you to over 40 different types of beads, explaining what they are, how best to use them, and how to avoid simple mistakes. It also covers over 30 different types of clasps, findings, thread, wire and other stringing and beading materials, to help you understand exactly what you need for your project. Also learn about the basic tools for bead-weaving, bead embroidery, French beading, Kumihimo, wirework and jewellery making. Finally, explore the best storage solutions for creating a beading and jewellery making experience that is fun and easy every time.Katie Dean followed a career in the beading industry for over twelve years. During that time she designed and published over 500 patterns, more than ten books, and taught numerous beading classes, both in-person and online. She also worked as editor of Bead and Jewellery Magazine for three years, ran her own business, Beadflowers, and appeared on the Craft Channel and Jewellery Maker TV. She reached the finals and won multiple international beading competitions, participated several times in Battle of the Beadsmith, and had her designs published in just about every major beading magazine across the world (back when beading magazines existed!). The information and projects shared in this book series, Beadflowers Beading Patterns, represent the legacy of Katie's beading experience and designs. May they support you in growing your skills and bring you much joy as you explore the wonderful world of beading! Read more