Ive been getting the scoop from the founder of the cbg movement, kate mckinnon. This visually stunning and groundbreaking book showcases timeless stitches and forms in sewn beadwork, and presents them in springing leaps of shape and structure that will remind you of flowers, cathedrals, spaceships, and contemporary architecture. Instant download back in 20, inspired by contemporary geometric beadwork, i designed a beaded bowl and it. Contemporary geometric beadwork bead weaving, beading. Contemporary geometric beadwork kate mckinnon uploaded and posted 3 years ago catch up with the latest summary of our project. Matte beads, as well as silk beads, are made of etched glass. An exciting research project featuring new shapes and ideas in geometric beadwork, with hundreds of collaborators from all over. Subscribe to the book blog enter your email address in the follow box at right and youll receive an email when new content posts. Yes, it includes a clever technique the bellyband for starting pieces based on a long strip of peyote.
The term modern embroidery can mean a lot of things, but it always involves new and interesting styles and patterns. Our shop sales are suspended briefly while our team is busy getting our new books out. Final model shoot for the three new cgb books january 28, philadelphia, with kyle cassidy. Products the contemporary geometric beadwork bookshop.
Contemporary geometric beadwork, volume ii by kate mckinnon seed bead. Free printable peyote stitch patterns archives all about. Op onze informatiepaginas lees je waar je in deze periode op moet letten. Was regelmatig je handen en blijf op voldoende afstand van anderen. Using some techniques featured in contemporary geometric beadwork by kate mckinnon i add my own tricks and twists and break it down into row by row illustrated instruction. The rope is done in herringbone stitch with a miniature version of the pendant as a focal clasp. One of the loveliest pieces in book 1 was the fortuneteller, and with lots of lovely examples in book 2 i felt inspired. Contemporary geometric beadwork kate mckinnon youtube. Home contemporary geometric beadwork research team. Cgb free resources and pattern library contemporary geometric. Instant pdf download of our popular and outofprint first book. See more ideas about bead weaving, beading patterns and beaded jewelry. Contemporary geometric beadwork kate mckinnon 14,382 views 19.
Kate also offers prerelease pages from the books on the cgb website to those who had. Hi kate, i just wanted to say a huge thank you for your prompt and extremely generous response to my download problem yesterday. Its been a community endeavor since it began, all about collecting and sharing ideas. Although, you wont find stepbystep instructions yet. A close up of rippling right angle weave by marcia decoster bead a whirl contemporary geometric beadwork this project has become so big. Contemporary geometric beadwork, volume ii by kate mckinnon 20140503 seed bead jewelry beaded jewelry beaded bracelets seed beads diy jewelry loom patterns beading patterns peyote armband baubles and beads. I enjoy beading and wanting to brad a geometric kaleidoscope flat rose. Contemporary geometric beadwork geometric bangle, bead.
Its an opensource beadworking project, meant to serve as a basis. The movement has been growing, evolving, and changing. Frank lloyd wright watch for purple words and phrases throughout the book, as they tell you that there is more to find on that topic. These flowers both started with a zigged mraw band see this post for link to book and videos. Worked in tubular peyote stitch with small amounts of mraw and using techniques as seen in kate mckinnons contemporary geometric beadwork this bangle is deceptively easy to make. Did you know that contemporary geometric beadwork is an open source project.
Warped beaded triangle january 25, 2015 by helena asmus lim filed under. Rick rack graphs general info the finish of the beads may result in important differences. Check out the contemporary geometric beadwork blog thats where all the info is at. Strong architecture and bold design make this an eye catching piece of art to wear on your wrist. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Publication updates contemporary geometric beadwork.
Beading goes modern with the contemporary geometric beadwork cgb movement, led by kate mckinnon. Contemporary geometric beadwork and am now awaiting contemporary geometric beadwork volume ii. Using the instructions in the book, i taught myself how to zig zag, an mraw modified right angle weave stitch that then morphs on into peyote stitch. Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another by stringing them with a sewing needle or beading needle and thread or thin wire, or sewing them to cloth. Digital copy of cgb, volume ii contemporary geometric. All of our technical information can be viewed or downloaded for free. The flower face join for a simple kaleidocycle, part two duration. Galvanized or plated beads are often bigger then ordinary opaque beads. And you will find photos of readers work on the contemporary. Im still waiting for my preordered copy of the fantastic new book contemporary geometric beadwork by kate mckinnon and several other well known bead artists to come through the letterbox. What makes contemporary geometric beadwork different, though, is that the authorscontributors encourage twoway communication. Zigwing from contemporary geometric beadwork, designed by.
Cgb free resources and pattern library contemporary. So anyhow, its available now as a tutorial instant download from payhip. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The zig zags are formed by an increase and decrease. The technique of hyperloops and their capture into geometric shapes was developed by joy davison, claudia furthner, and karen beningfield. Contemporary geometric beadwork various rick racks by t. Ive finished my latest contemporary geometric beadwork influenced piece a. I must admit that until i received your email i had just assumed that it was a 24 hour delay, as i have found with other digital patterns i have bought.
Ive had my electronic copy of contemporary geometric beadwork 2 for a few weeks now, and with the bigger boy at school at last i felt i had the time and energy to have a go at another piece. Contemporary geometric beadwork offers what all beading books offer. Contemporary geometric beadwork design ina hascher. Contemporary geometric beadwork download ebook pdf, epub. We only offer beads and materials of the best quality.
Beading tips techniques, creations, how to, necklaces 11 comments warped beaded triangle necklace came about as a result of me playing around with a basic shape, warping it and letting the resultant shape speak to and surprise you. Hello all, and thank you so much for checking in here for your updates on books. Would you have a video to show me or a step by step photo of how it can be made or. Click download or read online button to get contemporary geometric beadwork book now. Earlier this year, i received my copy of contemporary geometric beadwork, volume 1 by the fabulous kate mckinnon and her amazing beady tribe. Full information on the integral sizing used to create structured bracelet and with two ways to clasp. This groundbreaking book showcases timeless stitches and forms from the ancient art of sewn beadwork, and presents them in springing leaps of shape and structure that will remind you of flowers, cathedrals, spaceships, and contemporary architecture. However, having preordered the book, i was allowed some excerpts online, and played with some of the ideas well before the printed book was published. Aug 15, 2015 instant download jalisco bangle beading pattern bracelet cuff featured in contemporary geometric beadwork vol. Welcome to dimarca online your online bead store we offer beads and findings to make your own jewelry. The olivine rivoli flower started as a rickrack bangle, but it was too small for me, so i put a bezelled rivoli in. Contemporary geometric beadwork, volume ii by kate mckinnon.
What makes contemporary geometric beadwork so special is all in kates writing, her ability to take your hand and lead you on a new path of creativity and new perspectives, taking you to a place where there is space for you. Beads are used to create jewelry or other articles of personal adornment. The book is full of ideas and pictures of beadwork made by many others, opening a gate to your own path. Browse all products from the contemporary geometric beadwork bookshop. Digital copy of cgb, volume 1 contemporary geometric. Readers are encouraged to submit photographs of the pieces they make using the patterns and techniques in the book. Contemporary geometric beadwork, volume ii this might seem like a bad business practice to some, but the actual results were beautiful, innovative pieces flowing in from all over the world.
Yes, it has instructions for making some gorgeous projectsright now im in love with all of them, but particularly the cone and the fortuneteller bangle. Beads come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. These pieces were photographed and became living parts of the work, and the beaders who made the pieces became part of the extended team. No matter what your personal style is, dive into these modern embroidery patterns and get ready to stitch something. Click either link below to open the site pdf reader to view or download the. We first introduced our readers to the contemporary geometric beadwork cgb movement in our december 2018january 2019 bead buzz in beadwork magazine. Instant download a sweet little heart pendant just 2 by 2, a quick and easy peyote stitch project. If youve made geometric or architectural beadwork that you think we should consider photographing that continue reading we have a press date now for the new books april 15, 2020 and that means that the new books are available again for preorder. Contemporary geometric beadwork spiralbound january 1, 20. I have been very busy behind the scenes beading new peyote stitch projects with added crystals and today im launching a pattern which contains 4 of them. Contemporary geometric beadwork with kim van antwerp.
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