The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, The Glass Bead Game is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literatureSet in the 23rd century, The Glass Bead Game is the story of Joseph Knecht, who has been raised in Castalia, the remote place his society has provided for the intellectual elite to grow and flourish...
A spectacular combination of beading, scrapbooking, fiber arts, and mixed-media techniques, this amazing handbook describes how to create 30 handcrafted beads from rolled tubes of silk, muslin, or ribbon...
"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In Seed Bead Stitching, she explores the myriad possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and beautiful accents such as pearls and gemstones...
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...
Sensational beaded motifs and borders that add glamour to fashion, accessories, and bridal wear.Designer Bead Embroidery presents 150 fabulous designs for beaded borders, backgrounds, edgings, motifs, and fringes to embellish bridal, evening, and casual fashions...
A comprehensive introduction to the materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used to make unique beads with a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. The straightforward instructions discuss topics that include conditioning raw clay and making simple shapes; producing more complex shapes, such as rounds, canes, and spirals; decorating the beads with foils, powders, and milléfiori; and creating faux effects like ivory, bone, turquoise, marble, and silver...
Making jewelry with cube beads requires no special training or classes. This book explains it all. With clear instructions and hundreds of color photographs, expert Virginia Jensen shows how to make stunning jewelry using many of the most popular off-loom stitches...
Learn to string beautiful jewelry using glass beads, pearls, and semiprecious stones with this all-in-one bead directory and design guide. Featuring more than 75 projects from a selection of international designers, this resource teaches crafters foolproof rules for successful designs including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches...
This colorful jewelry set offers a variety of shapes, colors and patterns to create necklaces and bracelets to please everyone! Over 150 beads and 5 laces are stored in a hand-painted wooden box.
Open up your own jewelry-making factory with this Wooden Stringing Beads set. This conveniently packaged, brightly painted set contains more than 200 wooden letters and beads. There are also eight colored cords to make necklaces and bracelets that you can keep or give as gifts...
Sitting on the floor is much more fun with this fantastic bead maze. It features brightly colored, multi-shaped beads that spin and slide along colorful wire pathways. Toy is anchored by a strong suction cup base...
Create fabulous, colorful designs with the Melissa and Doug Rainbow Crystals Bead Set. With over 150 plastic beads and a variety of shapes, your little designer will have a blast turning multi-colored beads into wearable pieces of art! All 150 beads are packaged in a clear, plastic, purse-shaped storage tray...
Create fabulous, beaded designs with the Melissa and Doug Polished Petals Bead Set. With over 150 plastic beads and a variety of shapes, your little designer will have a blast turning pink and lavender beads into wearable pieces of art! All 150 beads are packaged in a clear, plastic, purse-shaped storage tray...
This classic has been reborn with lively graphics, bold colors and new shapes. Your little one will love spending hours piecing together fun shapes, numbers, colors and patterns. Includes 27 solid wood beads and two extra-long laces...
Design your own unique necklaces and bracelets with a collection of beautiful beads. This crafty kit comes with different sizes of colorful wooden jewelry beads. Also jazz up your jewelry with an assortment of charming butterflies...
Simple Bead Loom for making belts, headbands, keychains, necklaces and other small bead weaving projects. Includes instructions and practice materials, including beads, needles and thread.
Keep busy for hours with this bright, vividly painted assortment of wooden beads. Each bead comes with oversized holes, and the included laces are longer for smaller hands. This classic collection of beads and laces helps children with hand coordination, dexterity and color recognition -- all while inspiring creativity...
Let their creativity blossom with the Melissa and Doug Gleeful Garden Wooden Bead Set! Featuring more than 150 wooden beads, your child will have a blast turning flower, butterfly, and other fun-shaped beads into wearable masterpieces! A handy wooden storage tray keeps the beads and colorful stringing cords organized! This jewelry craft kit makes a great activity for parties or rainy days!