Recommendations for magazine / book of projects for beads

DevonGlassLass

Hi All, I wonder if you wouldn't mind making some recommendations for magazine issues (available to buy), tutorials (to buy is fine), books that have nice projects tutorials for making different effects on beads - I'm interested in foil effects and texture as well.

I'm asking for recommendations as there are so many available from our independant uk sellers that I just don't know what to choose. I have a basic How to make beads book but that is quite broad brush and focuses on canes and things that really do require a pasta machine (which I don't have at the moment).

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Michele

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LoopyLou · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

The Polymer Cafe is a great mag and dedicated to clay. Lots of bits of jewellery in there on a regular basis. I get it every time and love it. Polymer Clay Pit and Emma sell it over here.

The first five books on this page are all good. I have them all (well, waiting for one of them at the mo) and I look at them regularly. The 3rd one down is perhaps, the worst.

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You can get them cheaper than this too.

hth, hun.

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LORRAINE

DevonGlassLass · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Lorraine! Off to have a read Wink

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Carrie Potter · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:39 pm Post subject:

I like the Linda Peterson and the Carol Blackburn ones. The first is (imo) badly edited/written - some directions seem incomplete, but she does answer any queries you have. There's a wide range of projects to make finished jewellery. The latter one has good instructions and photos which are very easy to follow.

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alatariel · Beginning Beader Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 87

isn't there a new one out about surface effects and techniques that is supposed to be very good?

Here it is

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Di · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject:

I have the Donna Kato book and the Carol Blackburn one but I have learnt loads from tutorials on the web.
Try this one to start

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or this for inspiration and links

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LoopyLou · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

I also have the book by DK that Nan's link goes to.

It's one of my faves. Can't fault Donna Kato in my opinion.

I do have a problem with books though. I love them and can't stop buying them. Mr. Green

I'm waiting for three at the mo including the Linda Peterson one that Carrie put me on to.

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Di · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

I am waiting for the Linda Peterson one too!

Di Daisy

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DevonGlassLass · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the books and the links to the tutorials. I read that D Kato's book is better for more experienced polyclayers. I have to say though that the images look very tempting. Daisy

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alatariel · Beginning Beader Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 87

I really love books too but they are so expensive, I'd rather look things up on the net and spend the money on clay.

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kattcottrell · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:08 am Post subject:

well i've just ordered d kato and linda peterson, haven't bought anything in ages so im treating myself, does anyone know where we can buy donna kato's new tutorial dvd in this country, looks pretty cool

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LoopyLou · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:14 am Post subject:

DevonGlassLass wrote:

I read that D Kato's book is better for more experienced polyclayers.

Rubbish!!!! You'd have no prob, Michele. From what I've seen, you'd easily be able to do the projects. Go treat yourself, hun. It's a fabulous book, I love it. Mr. Green

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DevonGlassLass · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

LoopyLou wrote:

DevonGlassLass wrote:

I read that D Kato's book is better for more experienced polyclayers.

Rubbish!!!! You'd have no prob, Michele. From what I've seen, you'd easily be able to do the projects. Go treat yourself, hun. It's a fabulous book, I love it. Mr. Green

Thanks Lorraine I just succombed to temptation and bought the book Thumbs up

I've made several more fuglies but all in the cause of figuring out what you can do with this stuff. They are good for experimenting on (drilling, sanding, engraving and other basic torture techniques!).

I'm nearly finished a hollow lentil (big one) bead as per your instructions. I did run out of steam sanding it down but I have used the liquid polymer to stick them together and now I'm waiting to put it in the oven with a band of copper mica soft fimo later today. Also playing around with my own version of stained glass. I have to say I find the soft too soft for beads. I like it for covering mint tins though. Very Happy

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trinkets & treasures · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

I've just bought the Kato and Blackburn books too, my first books Very Happy

and I can't put them down Very Happy

Really good with lots of ideas and projects Very Happy

Gonna lock myself away and do them all ROTFL

Tracey

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kattcottrell · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

my new books came today, had a look through the linda peterson book and there's some great new projects in there to try, would like to buy a book especially for making canes next if anyone can recommend one.

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