(DOWNLOAD) "Semi Precious Beads & Stones" by Ashdown Broadcasting " Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Semi Precious Beads & Stones
- Author : Ashdown Broadcasting
- Release Date : January 19, 2012
- Genre: Crafts & Hobbies,Books,Lifestyle & Home,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 23746 KB
Description
This book is the perfect companion for jewellery makers everywhere and tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about some of the most popular semi-precious stones on the market and those most popularly used in jewellery making. Semi-Precious Beads & Stones, brought to you by the publishers of Bead magazine, is packed with useful information and scores of beautiful photos and interactive galleries you can swipe through.
Gemstones have been used for thousands of years for adding colour and sparkle to designs, and there’s no difference today, with natural precious and semi-precious stones still being one of the most used components in jewellery design, whether its for setting or stringing, or even weaving.
Each chapter contains clear pictures of the stones, both as beads and rocks, and includes inspirational designs featuring the particular stone. This book is perfect if you love using semi-precious in your jewellery, whether as a hobby or professionally to sell. Each chapter also includes information on the stones’ properties so you can use your beautiful designs for healing purposes, should you so wish.