Welcome to your next opportunity to win a great eTutorial. Today I’m happy to be reviewing Kerri Fuhr’s Tapestry Scrollwork eTutorial.
If you’ve ever seen Kerri’s beads in person you probably remember their grace, elegance and attention to detail. Her writing and tutorial instructions follow suit and give you that same feel.
Kerri has managed to make this intricate design look simple with her easy and informative instructions and images. Straightforward and to the point, teaching intricate stringer work and raking techniques, Kerri takes into consideration that beginners will be using this tutorial as well.
As you read the directions for scrolling stringer application and dot placement you feel like you’re right there with Kerri, watching over her shoulder. You can feel the methodical pace at which she works, not rushing and making sure every aspect is just as she wants it. You feel the specialness of the pieces she creates and how much she cares about them. I know it’s a strange thing to say but it was soothing to read this tutorial. It must have been Kerri’s gentleness coming through.
The images are clear and you get a great view of what is going on in each step. I would have to say that this is one of the best representations of stringer control in print that I’ve seen. Kerri is very clear about explaining the ‘sweet spot’ at the flame when applying stringer…something that is difficult to describe and also giving suggestions to alternatives if you’re not ready to jump in and use very fine guage stringer. She’s thought of it all.
Kerri also gives permission for you to make as many beads as you want in this style however, encourages you explore further on your own. Two thumbs up from this reviewer!
Now the fun part. Your chance to win your own copy. Just leave a comment after this post and you will be entered to win. The contest will run from right now until midnight (AZ, USA time) on June 13th. Be sure to come back and check if you’re the lucky winner and I’ll get with you to find out where you want Kerri to email your tutorial.
And, if you just can’t wait to see if you’re the winner, surf on over to Kerri’s Etsy store and buy your own copy. Seventeen pages, $18. Well worth it.
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I already purchased a copy, and everything you say is true! It’s a wonderful tutorial. This is a great chance to win, so I hope a lot of people enter.
Okay I need this tutorial. Where can I get it???
I’m not much of a tutorial person — I have so many of my own ideas I hate to be distracted by temptations from others. BUT… I love Kerri’s beads, so I could make an exception.
Can’t wait. Buying today but please enter me in the drawing anyways and maybe I can give it to someone who can’t get it
I’ve been wondering at the beads for a long time! Since I’m a newbie from Russia I have practically nobody to teach me stringer control. This tutorial would be a great chance to me!!!
If you can’t wait, you can get it in Kerri’s Etsy store:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5346519
After seeing Kerri’s demo at the Gathering last year I bumped into her while shopping…I told her “you make it look so easy”! Her response? “It’s just a flick of the wrist”….. Um yeh, I must flick wrong or something! This is just what I need as I’ve never been taught how to rake…and it’s something that definitely doesn’t come naturally to me.
I want this one….I need to learn this kinda of stuff…pick me…pick me…
smooches..
I’ve was looking at this tutorial the other day – I definitely need some stringer help!
I would love to have her tutorial…I am just in awe of her stringer work.
I so admire Kerri’s tapestry scrollwork. This tuturial is definately on my wishlist!
Hello Lori,
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this tutorial. I am obsessed with stringer and how other people get it to work. If I don’t win, I will purchase it. Thanks for letting us know on Torch Bugs.
Wow, I love this style from Kerri! I don’t buy many tutorials, but I gotta have this one!
Nope, I don’t think I can wait…. Love her work!
This looks to be an amazing tutorial. Hope it comes my way.
Every time I see one of Kerri’s beads, I wonder what kind of magic glass she uses to get such perfect control. Looking forward to this tutorial!
What elegant beads! I’m in need of some “sweet spot educating”!
I love her work! It’s so elegant!
Oooh! I love her beads, and I’d love a copy of that tutorial! It’s awesome of you to offer it.
I always have to stare at Kerri’s beads when she posts in the Gallery, they’re amazing… Thanks for the great review!
I love Kerri’s beads. Awesome attention to detail. Of course I would love to win the the tut, but even if I don’t, I will probably purchase it just because I love her style and would love to learn some of her techniques in great stringer control.
I wasn’t familiar with Kerri’s work, but it’s lovely! I am envious of those folks with precise stringer control, because it’s always defeated me in the past.
Hey! What a great sounding tutorial…I would love to win this.
Oh thanks Lori! I had no idea Kerri had written a tutorial – I really admire her beads – especially the ones with bees on them, and her ravens. I’m off to check out Kerri’s site and see what else she’s got that new.
Kerri rocks. Her beads are fabulous and she’s just as nice. I’d love her tutorial. thanks!
Oh wow, these beads are so drool worthy. I have been lusting after them for a long time. I am sure the tut is wonderful too.
Even if I don’t win, I’m getting this tutorial. I love Keri’s beads and would learn anything she has to teach!
sounds like lots of fun to embellish beads.
Great review! I love Kerri’s work too and can’t wait to see her tutorial! *Ü*
Holy Cow! I love this tutorial. I hope I win (just like everybody else too, right?) Anyway, I *always* look forward to seeing what you have to say in your blog, Lori. Your lampwork is spectacular.
I’m just learning, but I think I have a few beads I can photograph and add to my website. Hm mm…. I think I may just do that today.
Babette
Looking forward to winning.
love her work… kudos to a great craftperson…..i would love to win this, because i love beading……….
I love Kerri’s beads!!! She has such wonderful stringer control…I would love this tutorial!
ugh ~ I would so buy this tutorial, but so much easier for me to just buy her beads!!!!
If I could do that now I would, so when I can I will ~
I love the dragonfly – OMG…
I would LOVE to get even more inspired by this book!!!
Oh my goodness her beads are wonderful……
Please sign me up I would so love t win this and start learning
more about bead making. I am just a newbie at it!
Thanks Candi
I would love to know some of Kerri’s stringer control basics. Her use of color is beautiful, her beads are stand alone beads, all they need is a bail and a chain.
I have drooled over her beads many many times!!
OHHH! I would LOVE to win this! Great review and beautiful work by Kerri!
Sounds like a great tutorial hope I get picked.
I don’t do good with stringer. I would love to be better at making beads with stringer that I can let the stand along on the stringer work.
It is so nice to see a tut that addresses how to use stringers, I sure there are others, but I have never seen one like this one. I hope to be able to try this one some day.
Sandra
I don’t currently own many tutes, but after reading this review & having seen Kerri’s beautiful work, this is definitely going on my wishlist! Can always use more help when it comes to stringer control & to see her do it so artfully is an even bigger plus.
i would love to win this one looks verrrrrrry interesting
This tutorial looks wonderful! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win one!
I’ve seen Kerri’s beads in person, and they are exquisite. Based on your review, I’d definitely want to add this tutorial to my library.
Oohh what a great tut! I would love to win!
As a newbie I need all the help I can get and my beads can attest to that!!! My wish is to make beautiful beads…
Lori, this is a wonderful write-up on Kerri’s tutorial. I have always adored Kerri’s beads and now she has offered us all the opportunity to learn from her in the comfort of our own studios. I would love to have a chance to win this tutorial. Thanks for offering it! *crosses fingers for luck!
Those beads are so beautiful! I’d love to get the tutorial
I LOVE Kerri´s stringer works, and i would love to vinn this tutorial.
Madeleine Ahlström
WOW, her work is breathtaking! I would almost die for this tutorial! I am tight on cash, will save up to get one. Maybe I will get very, very lucky!
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