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Creative Bead WeavingCarol Wilcox WellsThis is a wonderful book which every beader should own. |
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The Art and Elegance of BeadweavingCarol Wilcox WellsThe author's second book on beading, and again it is a must-own for all beaders. |
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The Beader's Guide to ColorMargie DeebBeing happy with using colour is an area many beaders, and other crafters, have problems with. This book will help anyone who isn't confident in chosing colours by teaching about colour theory, showing many examples, and even giving you delica bead numbers for colour schemes. |
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The Art of Beaded BeadsVariousA truly fantastic beading book, with many great projects, along with lots of gallery pictures for inspiration. Unlike many beading books, this one contains lots of more advanced projects to stretch the more experienced, or adventurous, beader. |
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500 Beaded ObjectsVariousIf you like looking at beadwork, then you'll love this book! Full of photos of some of the most amazing beadwork from aroudn the world, there's bound to be something here you'll like. Great for inspiration and colour ideas as well as just being a fantastic piece of eye-candy. |
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1000 Glass beadsVariousA must for anyone interested in beads and colour. This book is full of page after page of the most beautiful glass beads. As well as being great to look at the colours and designs will give you no end of inspiration. |
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500 BraceletsVariousIf you like jewellery and design this this range of books are for you, they're perfect for inspirations and eye-candy. |
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500 BroochesVariousIf you like jewellery and design this this range of books are for you, they're perfect for inspirations and eye-candy. |
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400 Polymer Clay DesignsVariousIf you like jewellery and design this this range of books are for you, they're perfect for inspirations and eye-candy. Even if you don't do polymer clay, this book has lots of nice images and some beadwork which may interest you. |
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Making Polymer Clay BeadsCarol BlackburnIf you're at all interested in Polymer Clay then this is the book for you! It's full of every technique you might want to learn, and each one has many different beads and finished pieces to inspire you. I really was surprised at how much had been crammed into one book- lots of the chapters would usually be an individual book on its own. This really will be a 'Clayer's Bible' and one of those resource books you turn to time and time again. The instructions and pictures are all really clear and if this doesn't make you want to get claying then nothing will! |
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The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary DesignValerie HectorThis book will appeal to a wide range of beaders: anyone interested in learning more about the history of beads and beadwork, those how like to see contemporary twists on ancient techniques, anyone who's interested in the whole design process and any who just likes beads and beading! |
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Chains By BeckyBecky GogaIf you like chain maille then this is a book to get. Well written with great projects as well as basic techniques. Clear, easy to follow diagrams make this a fantastic addition to any chain maille library. |
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Chain Maile JewelryTerry TaylorThis project based book is great for anyone who knows some chain maille and is looking to move on. Full of interesting and beautiful projects, and not all wih metal rings. |
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Hancrafting Chain and Bead JewelryScott David PlumleeIf you're interested in Chain Maille, or even just getting started, then this book is a great resource. With lots of really nice projects based on Byzantine chain, Scott really has experimented and come up with lots of variations. With many projects being completely new ways of using the chain, even the most jaded of chainer should find something new and inspiring within the pages. |
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Beading with Brick StitchDiane FitzgeraldAnother book in the beading stitches series from Beadwork. This book is written by Diane Fitzgerald and is a wonderful guide to brick stitch. |
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Beading with CabochonsJamie Cloud EakinA great new book for anyone interested in beading around cabochons. Featuring different stitches and techniques with projects and a gallery to inspire any beader. |
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Contemporary Bead and Wire JewelryNatalie Mornu and Suzanne J. E. TourtillottIf you know all the basic wirework techniques and can handle some more advance designs with little or no pics to follow then this book is for you. This book has lots of nice projects with a range of different styles but due to the lack of pics or diagrams I wouldn't recommend it to a beginner or someone who learns visually. |
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Beading with Peyote StitchJeanette Cook and Vicki StarPeyote stitch is a technique that a lot of beaders have problems with but this book should be a great help to everyone. |
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Indian Bead-Weaving PatternsHorace R GoodhueLovely basic black and white book with instructions for all sorts of beaded chains and patterns. |
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Beaded EmbellishmentAmy C. Clarke, Robin AtkinsFor anyone interested in bead embroidery or embellishment, this book is a must have. |
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Beading with Herringbone StitchVicki StarAnother in the Beadwork series of stitch books. Like peyote, herringbone stitch is one which many beaders have problems with. This book explores the stitch and its variations as well as having some nice projects and gallery pages for inspiration. |
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Beading on a LoomDon PierceEverything you'll ever need to know about using a loom for beadwork. |
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Beaded Tassels, Braids & FringesValerie Campbell-HardingA beautiful book which contains much more than you'd think from the title. Makes you want to run for your beads and make something. |
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Bead RingsAnne Akers JohnsonNot just for kids! Lots of simple, and not so simple, beaded rings to make. Also contains beads in a very annoying container which spills them everywhere. |
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