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,...

Whether wrapping beads and leather cord, or embroidery floss and rhinestones around a bangle, these 20+ jewelry designs are all style. In addition to bracelets, you get coordinating necklace, earring and brooch designs made...

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...

A must-have book for every beader, this is a comprehensive guide to designing and creating beautiful beaded jewelry using fundamental beading techniques. Features 35 colorful projects including earrings, necklaces,...

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...

Beaders are always looking for fast and fun earring projects, but they don’t want to sacrifice style and pizazz. This stunning collection includes both! Beaders will find over 50 exciting projects featuring clean,...

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...

  Publisher’s Description:Whether its beach stones, seed pods, or Queen Elizabeth, Irina draws a direct parallel from her inspirational source to finished handcrafted jewelry. Each of the 24 main projects...

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...

Enter the fantasy fairytale world of Green Girl Studios, where every charm has a story and each piece of jewelry is filled with magic. Jewelry artist Cynthia Thornton combines her love of storytelling with a wide variety of...

Featuring 18 exciting projects presented with detailed step-by-step photography, color variations, and practical illustrations, this fresh approach to seed bead jewelry teaches crafters how to combine materials, techniques,...

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...

Incorporating chain as a key element in jewelry design is becoming increasingly popular, and these handy instructional assists jewelry artists in discovering the ease and affordability of manipulating the medium to produce...

Color Works: The Crafter's Guide To Color Author: Deb Menz Publisher: Interweave ISBN:  978-1931499477 Page Count: 152 Publisher’s Description:Crafters can explore colors with confidence in a variety of mediums...

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 Jeweler’s Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Metal and Mixed-Media Materials Author: Brandon Holschuh  ISBN: 978-1-60059-515-5 Publisher: Quarry Books Page Count: 176...

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...