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Bead Reference and Bead Mixing Book Reviews

From overall bead reference books that cover a variety of techniques to books that mix beading with other materials such as wire or vintage pieces, these books can come in handy.

The Beader’s Companion: A Book Review

New and improved - expanded and updated - The Beader's Companion is out again with a new edition published by Interweave Press.

Make Crochet Wire and Beaded Jewelry

Author Jacqui Harris shows how to make 25 crochet wire and bead necklaces in her book Crochet Wire and Bead Jewelry.

Book Review of Findings and Finishings

I was pleasantly surprised with Sharon Bateman's book, Findings and Finishing, though I think the book jacket description doesn't really describe this book accurately.

Beadmaille: Jewelry with Bead Weaving and Metal Rings

Beadmaille: Jewelry with Bead Weaving and Metal Rings by Cindy Thomas Pankopf creates a unique technique that combines bead weaving and chain maille.

Book Review

Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry: 35 Beautiful Projects Using New and Old Materials by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell shows how to make modern heirloom jewelry.

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