Beading

Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day--here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear...

A complete primer on beading, Best of Bead&Button: Get Started Beading instructs readers in the basics of beadwork. Bead stringing, wirework, and the most common bead stitches — peyote, brick, square, herringbone,...

Straight from a jewelry-business mentor, this guide to entering the bauble business compiles expert knowledge and wide experiences for those looking to take their hobby to the next level. Aspiring businesspeople will gain...

Readers will learn to create various types of seed bead jewelry to imitate the look of rich metals. Metallic Seed Bead Splendor includes over 25 projects covering a range of styles from elegant to casual, all...

Teresa Meister's fine-scale wirework provides structure, and her beaded patterns bring on the color! Colorful seed beads, pearls, and crystals are used to create delicate jewelry components. Now link all these components...

Earrings are fast, easy, and fun! From big, shining hoops to demure dangles — and everything in between — this collection of over 100 designs is an approachable way to get started with jewelry making. Jewelry...

In this book, designer Josie Fabre shares several techniques that allow for much quicker creation of the Peyote stitch. While this stitch is often the first stitch learned by beginning stitchers, it is extremely...

Providing detailed descriptions on how to intricately craft stylish wire earrings, this beautifully illustrated guide offers simple yet elegant projects that are inexpensive and easily accomplished. Easy-to-follow...

Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry collects the best projects from BeadStyle Magazine that feature these popular and fun materials, and presents them in chapters focusing on necklaces, bracelets, and...

Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead, cabochon, or bead stash inBuild Your Own Wire Pendants. Whether using inexpensive craft wire, copper, or sterling silver, aspiring wireworkers will...

Irina Miech chooses her favorite projects from her four, successful metal clay books in this “best of” collection. She is also adding value with three new projects to the book, for a total of 23 great projects...

20 step-by-step bead and wire jewelry projects including earrings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets from popular craft author and magazine editor Sharilyn Miller.

Come take the journey with Kay as she shows you how to begin adding solder, dapping, sawing and other skills from the metalsmith’s repertoire into your beading. Kay’s projects will also show beginner metalworkers...

If there’s a jewelry trend that’s hot, it’s making and wearing art charms. These tiny works of art have captured the hearts of crafters everywhere. That’s why Making Mixed Media Art Charms &...

What happens when one energetic jewelry-making blogger and 26 talented beaders connect through social media and end up swapping their leftovers? You get a mélange of projects busting with every flavor imaginable. Each...

Classic and contemporary jewelry-both are showcased in Irina Miech's amazing new book. A perfectly executed example of how the same technique can create two distinctly different styles, Miech clearly shows how the materials...

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques is a comprehensive guide for jewelers who want to create modern, one-of-a-kind jewelry. All of the techniques are explained with step-by-step instructions and clear...

Featuring original ideas from top jewelry designers, this collection covers a range of contemporary and stylish projects, such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants. Beginning with a primer on basic tools and...

Advanced Beadwork Author: Ruth F. Poris Publisher: Golden Hands Press ISBN: 978-0961642204 Page Count: 148 Publisher’s Description:  A clearly written exploration of all major beading techniques, including metal...

The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques Author: Marthe Le Van Publisher: Lark Crafts ISBN:  978-1600596070 Page Count: 232 Publisher’s Description: From Penland, the premier academy for...

Prefab Jewelry: Easy Projects Using Readymade Parts Author: Marthe Le Van Publisher: Lark Books ISBN:  978-1600595554 Page Count: 128 Publisher’s Description:  The secret is out! Here’s how skilled...

Findings and Finishings Author: Sharon Bateman Publisher: Interweave ISBN:  978-1931499408 Page Count: 128 Publisher’s Description:  Choosing the right findings and finishing techniques can transform an...