BearlyBeaded - Bears and Beads



				The Beader's Colour Mixing Directory: 200 Failsafe Colour Schemes for Beautiful Beadwork Sandra Wallace Published by Search Press, March 2007 Colour has the ability to transform your beadwork from mundane to magnificent. This indispensable book features 200 failsafe colour schemes created especially for beaders. Targeted at the beginning beader as well as the seasoned artist, basic colour-mixing principles are explained, and you'll discover how finish can greatly alter the effect. The main directory section is organised into tonal groups and features a wide range of inspirational themes, from the clean, fresh colours of Spring Bouquet to the sizzling hues of Indian Spice. Each colour scheme is demonstrated on an item of jewelry to clearly show the effect, and graphic icons identify the precise colour mix and proportions used. It includes a selection of projects, with step-by-step instructions, allowing you to put your colour mixing theory into practice and create a range of beautiful beaded jewelry. This lovely book includes a wide range of beadwork to demonstrate the colour schemes in action, including six pieces of my beadwork.
				'Spread sheet charts' by Claire Crouchley October 2005 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 27 An article I wrote on using MS Excel as a design tool for beadweaving.
				'The Challenge 2005 - In Full Bloom' by Liz Thornton July 2005 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 26 An article about the winning pieces in the 2005 challenge, including my entry which won the Members' Choice award.
				'Reviews: The Beader's Bible' by Sandra Peters April 2005 A review of my book published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 25.
				'Composition in Design' by Claire Crouchley December 2004 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 23 The second part of an article I wrote on design techniques, this section focuses on composition.
				The Beader's Bible: Over 300 great charts for beadweavers Claire Crouchley Published by Search Press, October 2004 My book is finally out in print, and can be found in bookshops nationwide or purchased from Amazon. It contains instructions for weaving on a loom and for peyote, brick, and square stitch, along with over 300 patterns to weave with these stitches. At the back of the book there are guidelines for turning your finished pieces into necklaces, bracelets, napkin rings, cards, pictures, keyrings, curtain tiebacks... It was a lot of fun to write it, and I think it's come out pretty well!
				'Colour and Design' by Claire Crouchley September 2004 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 22 The first part of an article I wrote on design techniques, this section focuses on colour.
				'Netted Tealight Holders' by Claire Crouchley September 2003 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 18 An article I wrote, with instructions on netting around a simple glass tealight holder (as seen on the bottom right of the cover).
				'Face to Face: Claire Crouchley' by Liz Thornton March 2003 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 16 Following my win in the 2002 Challenge, I was interviewed for an article for the Journal by Liz Thornton, who was then the editor.
				'The Second Biennial Festival of The Beadworkers Guild, Bramhall, Cheshire' by Sue Richardson September 2002 Article published in The Beadworkers Guild Journal, No. 14 This is the year I won the Judges Choice in the Challenge, and this was announced in this article, along with photos both accompanying the article and on the cover of the Journal.