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Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry: Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork (500 Series) Paperback – January 1, 2012

by Ray Hemachandra (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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Today, a large community of highly skilled beaders creates work that's every bit as much art as craft. This gorgeous book showcases 500 images of the world's best contemporary beaded jewelry, produced by 275 artists whose work is notable for exceptional technical expertise, innovative combinations, and sheer beauty. Beaders of all levels will find much to admire--and inspire--in these pages.The extraordinary international roster of accomplished designers includes:Diane Fitzgerald * Ingeborg Vandamme * Helena Tang-Lim * Felieke van der Leest *
Marcia DeCoster * Paulette Baron * Kira Seiden * Sherry Serafini * Melanie Potter *
Jamie Cloud Eakin * Sabine Lippert * Wayne Robbins * Kyunghee Kim * Katharina Eder *
Tamuna Lezhava * Veronica Jonsson * Margie Deeb * Jean Power * Amy Katz *
Jean Campbell * Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell * Nancy Cain * Laura McCabe * Rachel Nelson-Smith * Eva Dobos * Huib Petersen * Carol Wilcox Wells * as well as many talented but lesser-known artists!


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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Sterling Publishing
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    7.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1454703164
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1454703167
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A Publishers Weekly 2012 Best Book of the Year

An Amazon Best Book of the Month for March 2013 and April 2013

“Opening this gorgeous hunk of a book is like walking into a high-end jewelry gallery. There are 500 full-color photographs of beaded jewelry--necklaces, rings, bracelets, pins and earrings--created by 275 artists with beads, wire, filament, and fiber. Some of the artists are well-known to beaders, like Carol Wilcox Wells and Diane Fitzgerald, and some not-so-well-known, with their work published for the first time. This makes for a heady blend of inspiration, ideas, and expression. Editor Hemachandra selected the 500 beaded objects from submissions by 360 artists from 30 countries. To his credit, no single style-bead weaving, bead embroidery, bead stringing-gets short shrift. The photography is of high professional standards, no Instagram shots by amateurs posted to Facebook, and is also instructively illustrative of the beadwork, offering closeup shots that will help the aspiring bead worker reproduce some of the techniques.” --Publishers Weekly “Author and juror Ray Hemachandra has undertaken the monumental task of putting together a collection of beadwork from bead artists all over the world and turned it into a tribute to the craft of fine beadwork, written in the voices of those whom it is actually meant to recognize. As a source of inspiration, this is one book that you'll find yourself coming back to, over and over again. The colors, shapes, textures, materials, and techniques used in the beaded jewelry will have you looking at your own beaded jewelry design ideas in an entirely new way. It is a book in which you can easily lose yourself, only to come back with a fresh perspective on the age-old techniques of beading and beadweaving.” --Beading Daily “Do you love jewelry? Beautiful beads? Are you like a kid in a candy store at the sight of colorful, wearable art? Yes? Well, have I got the book for you! Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry takes you on an inspiring visual journey. This breathtaking gallery book from Lark Jewelry & Beading celebrates beaded jewelry with a dazzling kaleidoscope of eye candy from innovative artists all over the world. It is simply delicious!” --Rook No. 17 blog “A beautiful and vast array of beaded jewelry. All of it is good. All of it is inspirational and amazing. I recommend it 100% to anybody who loves beads, even if you don't choose to make beaded jewelry. There's so much about art, about color, about design, and about the beads themselves to be gained from study of these 500 pieces.” --Robin Atkins, Beadlust “Classic to modern, organic to geometric, the pieces in this art book truly showcase what is possible within the medium of beading. Filled with many different styles and techniques, no matter what your beading area of interest you are sure to find plenty of favorites.” --Craft Gossip “Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry introduces the wonderfully talented artisans that take these tiny spherical forms and create magic. The finished pieces are glorious. Beadweaving, bead embroidery, and bead stringing are some of the methods embraced to produce these amazing body and hand adornments.” --Society for Midwest Metalsmiths

 "This book is like window shopping for the artistic mind, whether you plan to simply enjoy the beauty on each and every page or if you are looking for ideas to kick-start your next project. This is not a how-to book; it is a handheld museum of fabulous master beadwork, so take your time to peruse each piece slowly and enjoy the detailed intricacies woven together from the smallest pieces. A truly gorgeous book!" --Scorpio Moon Jewelry

About the Author

Ray Hemachandra is an editor for Lark Jewelry & Beading and the author of numerous 500
Series and Masters Series titles, including 500 Art Quilts, as well asThe Penland Book of Glass and Beading with World Beads. He lives in Arden, NC.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling Publishing; 1st edition (January 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 431 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454703164
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454703167
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Ray Hemachandra is the author of a Publishers Weekly 2012 Best Book of the Year—Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry—which was also an Amazon Best Book of the Month in March 2013 and April 2013. Ray has been publishing director, business manager, and social media and marketing lead for Lark Jewelry & Beading, a sub-imprint of Lark Books; a mind/body/spirit writer, interviewer, and blogger; a newspaper, business magazine, and book writer and editor; and an activist, advocate, and family trainer in the autism community. Originally from New York, he lives with his son in Asheville, North Carolina.

Connect with him on his website http://www.rayhemachandra.com, his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ourgoldenmoon, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rayhemachandra.

Ray has interviewed and written many articles about teachers and authors in the mind/body/spirit category, including Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson, Byron Katie, Sakyong Mipham, and Masaru Emoto, as well as many leading retailers, musicians, jewelers, beaders, quilters, and other artists.

His books as author or senior editor for Lark include The Penland Book of Glass; Beading with World Beads; Masters: Beadweaving and other Masters Series books, including Masters: Gold, Masters: Blown Glass, Masters: Polymer Clay, Masters: Earthenware, and Masters: Art Quilts, Volumes 1 and 2; and numerous books in the 500 Series, including Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry, Showcase 500 Art Necklaces, 500 Judaica, 500 Art Quilts, 500 Vases, 500 Raku, and three furniture books in the series devoted to chairs, tables, and cabinets.

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Carol Dean Sharpe
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2012
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(I need to preface this by stating that I am honored to have had three of my beaded jewelry pieces selected for this book. I do not believe, however, that I would feel any differently about this wonderful book if that were not the case. I have received a free contributor copy from the publisher and have purchased an additional copy through Amazon.)

What an absolute treasure this 500 Series volume is! If you are a lover of beaded jewelry, this book will warm your heart and please your eyes. If you are a beader -advanced, intermediate, or beginner - , this book will feed your beading muse.

I have wandered through this, cover to cover, at least five times since it arrived. Each time, I focus on different pieces, with my favorites seeming to change as my moods do. I'm awed by it. I'm inspired by it. I'm thrilled by it. I am humbled by it. But I don't imagine I will ever be bored by it.

The incredible variety of styles and techniques and color palettes displayed on these pages is almost overwhelming. What keeps them at the "almost overwhelming" stage is Ray Hemachandra's guiding hand in selecting and arranging these 500 pieces by 275 different artists. Ray recognizes the community of beaders for what it is: a diverse, supportive, and talented family. And this is our family album!

When I go to Bead & Button next year, I will be very tempted to carry this volume with me wherever I go in a crazed effort to get as many autographs on these pages as possible. What a collector's item that would be!
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JulieLongGallegos
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly curated and formatted - a joy
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2012
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I've looked through this book cover-to-cover twice now, and am overjoyed at the imagination and superb artistry within. I'm completely humbled and proud at the same time, to have my work included in this collection. Congratulations to Ray Hemachandra and Lark, as well as to all the featured artists, on a gorgeous book, continuing the fine Lark publishing tradition. It's guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing, a perfect cure for "beader's block" and a fabulous international journey in the world of beading design. Hurray!
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DJM
4.0 out of 5 stars Too much or Just enough?
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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This little book is just chock full of great photos of great pieces. Although many of them are not my taste or are ones that you would never in a million years make, it was, nonetheless, amazing. The size of the book is perfect. Small enough to not take up tons of room in your bookcase and small enough to put in a bag and take with ;you to look and drool over the pieces shown.
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S. Tally
5.0 out of 5 stars Beaded Candy Land
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2012
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I just received this book from Amazon and these are some of the most wonderful pieces of beaded jewelry ever put in one collective. It runs the gamut from traditional to contemporary with amazing bits and pieces from everyday life as well as beautiful stones, crystals, pearls, beads, etc. The contributors range from the industry leaders to the lessor knowns, but all have contributed wonderful designs. If you like art, architecture, color, crafts, design, engineering or jewelry then this is a book for you. Be prepared to spend lots of time taking in the design details and the decriptions of the materials that were used. This could have easily been a "coffee table" book.
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Laura E Hall
3.0 out of 5 stars I love the 500 series by Lark Publishing
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
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I love the 500 series by Lark Publishing. This book was a little disappointing, only because I have 500 Beaded Objects as well and there are many duplicate works between the two books. Would have needed to be completely different designs in order for it to be a great add to my library.
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Otto's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for inspiration?
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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I purchased this book after borrowing it from the library. I am an expert off loom beadweaver who has recently become interested in designing my own beadwork.
This book covers all techniques of beaded jewelry; stringing, wire work, lampwork, bead embroidery and mixed media. Love or hate the individual pieces, they are all works of art in their own right. Owning this book gives me the opportunity to take the time to analyze a design that catches my eye. I ask myself why I love (or not) an individual work. Is it the color, the detail, the flow? An unexpected bonus is the insight I get from non-beading friends. It's interesting when a non-beader loves a piece but would like it even better if they could 'tweak' the design. That feedback has lead to many insightful conversations.
If you're looking for a beadwork book with detailed instructions for projects, this book isn't for you. If you're a beader looking for inspiration, you may find this your 'go to' book.
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Deanna Whitney
5.0 out of 5 stars Great variety and inspiring ideas
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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If you want ideas and inspiration, or if you just want to look at nice beaded jewelry pictures, you will like this book. I like it for previewing different color combinations and layouts, as a springboard for designing, as well as seeing some great work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bead Glory
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2012
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What a thrill to receive this book. I keep it on my beading table for inspiration in my own work and to lift my spirits. The collected work amazes me in the variety ways in which the "Bead," becomes part of a piece of true art. So many different ways of working with them, such individuality. The photography is clear and enchanting. I do believe the silly question, "But is it Art?" has been put to rest. Oh yes, it is art. Thank you Lark Books for another great collection.
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Lou T
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
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Original et très intéressant
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Pippilotta
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2014
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Das ziemlich dicke, farbige Buch ist eine wahre Augenweide! Es sprüht nur so vor irren Ideen, die sich mit Glasperlen, Kunststoff und Textil machen lassen und dient immer wieder zur Inspiration oder einfach nur zum Staunen. Der Preis ist wirklich enorm günstig, sind es doch ausnahmslos farbige Fotos und ganze 431 Seiten! Ich dachte erst, das wird sicher um die 50.- kosten......weit gefehlt!
Die Fotos sind versehen mit den Namen der Künstler, Name des Schmuckobjekts, Materialbeschreibung und verwendeter Technik.
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Dorothee Geray
5.0 out of 5 stars Phantastically pretty book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2013
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If you are like me and love to admire beautiful jewelry without being tempted to being able to reproduce each piece, this is the book for you! One piece is more pretty than the last, the photography is excellent and the format is perfect, as it concentrates on one picture per page, mostly and it's not too heavy. You get loads on inspirations and see what some people can make out of a heap of breads. Highly recommended!
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helena
4.0 out of 5 stars bonito
Reviewed in Spain on August 15, 2013
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esta muy bien aunque creo que hay trabajos y artistas muchísimo mejores que lo que aparecen en las fotos. Pero el global es bueno
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Lavail Causse Eliane
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique
Reviewed in France on June 11, 2013
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Cet ouvrage contient une somme considérable de superbes réalisations, toutes plus belles les unes que les autres! Recueil très inspirant pour les créateurs!
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