Post on 29-Aug-2014
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BEADWORK
DARYL NIKO L. CEMPRONDept. of H.E.Ed and Family Life
College of Home EconomicsCentral Mindanao University
BRIEF HISTORY
COMMON TOOLS
COMMON PRODUCTS
TYPES OF BEADS
Beadwork- the art or craft of attaching beads to one
another or to cloth, usually by the use of a needle and thread or soft, flexible wire.
Beadwork’s History: An Overview
Lorenzo Lotto’s - “Venus & Cupid” 13th Century Reliquary Box – GermanMid 1520’s (Venetian)
13th Century Reliquary Box – GermanGlass seed beads, bezants,Halberstadt, Germany
1220, Shoes of the Holy Roman EmperorCalf with red silk and gold edging, precious stones and pearls. Emperor Friedrich II.
1220, Gloves of the Holy Roman Emperor Red silk, embroidered in gold; with rubies,sapphires, pearls; enameled gold.
COMMON TOOLS
Round Nose Pliers
Round nose pliers are used for bending wire and making loops.
Chain or Flat Nose Pliers
They are used for almost everything else, from holding your pieces to opening and closing chain links and jump rings.
Wire or Side Cutters
They are used to cut stringing material and light gauge wire.
Crimping Pliers
Crimping pliers are specially designed for crimping beads. This comes in handy when you want to make sure your beads are securely in place.
Awl
An awl is a beading tool used for knotting. The awl makes it easier for you to make consistent and tight knots.
Bead Boards
Bead boards have a curved groove with a measuring scale alongside with compartments in which the beads can be held while you work. This will end your frustration of all the beads ending up on the floor
Adhesives
Adhesives are useful for sticking non-metal items such as wooden beads
Hammer
A hammer can be used to flatten wire which will harden the wire and will therefore keep its form better
What are the other tools then?
Sliding Diamond