Carol C. Porter - Beautiful Bead Weaving: Simple Techniques and Patterns for Creating Stunning Loom Jewelry

eISBN 978-1-6076-5295-3 COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book. INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication.

Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible. 2015 by Fran Ortmeyer, Carol C. 2015 by Fran Ortmeyer, Carol C.

Porter, and New Design Originals Corporation, www.d-originals.com, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520. Beautiful Bead Weaving is a collection of new and previously published material. Portions of this book have been reproduced from Bead Weaving on a Loom (978-1-57421-384-3). Printed in the United States of America First printing

To our publisher and editors, thank you for your patience and encouragement through the process. Not just one person puts together a book, and we would like to thank all those behind the scenes. I would like to give a special thank you to Carol Porter, who gave direction and guidance throughout this process and graciously shared her knowledge and insight with me.

To my husband, for changing his schedules to allow me time for this exciting project, and family members who were constantly supportive and encouraging. To those of you that will use this book to create your own beautiful projectsI wish I could see each and every creation! Thank you Jan Carr for nudging us in this direction, and Judith McCabe and Peg Couch for cheerleading this project. Always thanks to my David for your unending support during the time of this writing. A special thanks to TOHO Beads for contributing your beautiful beads, some illustrations, and great support.

Everyone has within them the seed of creativity. It finds a way to blossom in whatever medium you choose to work.

Beading with the Clover Loom has opened a new world within which I can express emotions and colors that define what creativity is for me. With the introduction of Clovers Mini Loom the creative possibilities are endless. The challenge of putting these smaller units together to create unique finished pieces of jewelry is exciting and fun. My first recollection of beaded loom work was feeling the silkiness of my mothers evening bag and the smooth band of beads in a childhood bracelet made by a Native American artisan. Working on Clovers standard bead weaving loom is an adventure of what if possibilities. With so many configurations and capacities that this loom can employ my creative nature is having a field day! From a small pair of earrings to an endless amount of warp for a necklace or hat band, I can accomplish so much on just this one loom.

The Mini Loom, or credit card-sized loom as I like to call it, is a grand idea coming from Clover Needlecraft. This loom allows the most novice of bead enthusiasts the opportunity to try his or her hand at loom work. Unintimidating and straightforward small pieces such as earrings, pins, and medallions can be made in minutes. We can think beyond a final and complete piece to segments for use in bracelets and necklaces to small embellishments on cross stitch, needlepoint, and other handmade itemsagain the only limitation is your own creativity. When I want to try out a design or test warp and bead color combinations, this mini loom is my go-to loom to view possible results before warping the standard loom. This book is designed to answer as many questions as one might have about loom work, and give many techniques and designs for you to begin to feel comfortable with both looms. This book is designed to answer as many questions as one might have about loom work, and give many techniques and designs for you to begin to feel comfortable with both looms.

We trust this book will be for you the gateway to a world of creative endeavors!