Traditional Beadwork (Inglês) Capa dura – 1 abril 1994 algumas folhas amareladas pelo tempo . edição rara esgotada

The art of beading is a fascinating skill that has been neglected for many years but is now beginning to enjoy a revival that is long overdue.  At the forefront of that revival is Eliza McClelland, who has spent years collecting beads and stitching them into a wide variety of objects, all of which have been inspired by the places she has visited in the course of her work as an actress.

Traditional Beadwork is a sumptuous collection of twenty beading projects, specially designed by Eliza McClelland and inspired by books, plays, works of art, events and even famous landmarks.  There is something in this book to please everyone, whether it is the dazzlingly witty and jewel-encrusted jewelery roll which was inspired by the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the Art Deco clutch bag which has a beaded design based on a New York subway tile or the beautiful herb pillow inspired by a Tiffany lampshade.  Other projects in the book include a Nicholas Nickleby  bookmark, a patchwork nightdress case, an Oscar Wilde handbag, a hairband inspired by Alice in Wonderland,  a glasses case based on Aboriginal art and a make-up box with a strong Japanese influence.  Some pieces are made entirely of beads while others have a few beads incorporated into wool and silk needlepoint designs. 

With the help of clear diagrams and informative text, Eliza McClelland guides the reader through all the basic techniques, describes in detail how the projects are made and explains who or what inspired each piece.  Each project is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the original inspiration, a full-color stitch-by-stitch chart and specially commissioned photography, which makes Traditional Beadwork and invaluable guide to the enthralling and very beautiful art of beading.  « less