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Title: The Beader's Color Palette: 20 Creative Projects and 220 Inspi Combinations for Beaded and Gemstone Jewelry
ISBN: 0823004740
Author:
Margie Deeb
Publicate Date: 2008-06-10
Publish: 2008-06-10
List Price: $24.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Wonderful use of history, culture, fantasy in regards to making the perfect colored piece of jewelry!
For those of you that are hesitant about this book, please review the "Search Inside this Book" link underneath the book cover image again. As you can see from the table of contents, the glory of this book IMHO comes from Deeb's use of historical color combinations and designs, to cultural variations, and fantasy. Included are natural stones from the earth and representing the elements (earth, water, air, fire) - not just Delicas as Deeb is so fond of using (with the appropriate color numbers listed for the projects and recommendations). This focus is very different than other beader books and much appreciated as many jewelers often focus on cultural, historical, etc. when developing their own designs. Unfortunately only 20 of the designs are discussed in depth so one can mimic the design, but there are soooooo many other wonderful images of jewelry designs that add to the creativity pathway for all beaders to begin from - not to duplicate! So I really consider this more of a book that compliments Deeb's earlier book on color (using primarily Delicas) and a necessary reference book for all serious jewelry designers to have and use. A true classic book that will definitely withstand the test of time in regards to design and color.
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2: Brilliant for Beaders
The Beader's Color Palette by Margie Deeb (Watson-Guptill US $24.95; $27.59 CAN) mixes beads, brains, and brilliance. Beads, of course, refers the the fact that this is a book for beaders. Brains relates to the fact that you will need to use your brain - in a good way - to get the full use of this text. Brilliance refers to the amazing (in many cases jaw-dropping) jewelry designs packed between almost 200 pages that make up the book. Read the rest of my review here: http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/beadbooks/a/072608.htm
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3: Great book!!
This is an excellent, high quality book! I'm thrilled at the color palettes and the BIG photos!
My only criticism is that the type size, especially for the project materials, is microscopic. And in some places, the type is even a very light color, making it even more difficult to read. As a graphic designer myself, I'm not sure of the reasoning for this.
At any rate, I guess I'll get some new glasses 'cause I know I'll have this book around for years!
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4: Inspirational Photos
I don't find the color palettes very helpful, but the photos of the jewelry are excellent for ideas for my own beadwork.
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5: WOW!
I LOVE this book! It inspires me on so many levels. The work that Margie created and those created by chosen artists to represent the different color palettes is incredible! My favorite artists were Jamie Cloud Eakin and Joan Babcock: Breath taking interprations! Such a great concept. I will dog ear this book through my years of creatively expressing myself. It feeds my soul.
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