The Art & Soul of Glass Beads: 17 Bead Artists Share Their Inspiration & Methods

The Art & Soul of Glass Beads: 17 Bead Artists Share Their Inspiration & Methods
by Susan Ray, Richard Pearce

The Art & Soul of Glass Beads: 17 Bead Artists Share Their Inspiration & Methods
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Author: Richard Pearce, Susan Ray
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2003-04
ISBN: 0873495659
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Krause Publications

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Book Review: The Art and Soul of Glass Beads
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a great book. Interviews with the artists and description of techniques used for each project. Very creative

Summary of The Art & Soul of Glass Beads: 17 Bead Artists Share Their Inspiration & Methods

At last, a book that explores the origins and renaissance of lampwork glass beads and offers a one on one journey with 14 exceptional glass bead artists as they create more than 20 projects. Step by step instructions and beautiful photography shows crafters how to create stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and much more. This new reference gives an inside look at the artists' creative processes, including how they choose color and materials and how they add the finishing touches. Most importantly, they reveal how serendipity plays a role in their creative processes. Readers will be inspired to embark on an artistic journey to create magnificent works of art for future generations to behold.

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