Bead Books Reviews
Can there be too many beading books published these days? Well, probably not, but if you love making beaded jewelry, then you'll want to get some information about these titles before you decided to make a purchase (or two).
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads by Kim Gover focuses on bead stringing jewelry designs and some wire work using gemstone beads.
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads by Kim Gover focuses on bead stringing jewelry designs and some wire work using gemstone beads.
Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear
Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
Bead Journey: Jewelry from Around the World
Bead Journey: Jewelry from Around the World from Bead Style magazine is loaded with colorful jewelry designs inspired by destinations all over the world including Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Americas, and Europe.
Bead Journey: Jewelry from Around the World from Bead Style magazine is loaded with colorful jewelry designs inspired by destinations all over the world including Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Americas, and Europe.
Beaded Elegance by Cheryl Assemi
If you love the look of antique and Victorian jewelry, youll be eager to attempt the projects described in Beaded Elegance by Cheryl Assemi.
If you love the look of antique and Victorian jewelry, youll be eager to attempt the projects described in Beaded Elegance by Cheryl Assemi.
Create Jewelry Stones: Stunning Designs to Make and Wear
Create Jewelry Stones: Stunning Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett shows how to make gorgeous jewelry designs using semi-precious stones.
Create Jewelry Stones: Stunning Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett shows how to make gorgeous jewelry designs using semi-precious stones.
The Beader's Color Palette
The Beader's Color Palette by Margie Deeb explores the world of beads and color.
The Beader's Color Palette by Margie Deeb explores the world of beads and color.
Delicious Beadalicious Bead Book
Beads are very often referred to by jewelry makers as "eye candy" and so the title of this book, Beadalicious by Sonya Nimri, is right on target for those of us who are enamored with beads!
Beads are very often referred to by jewelry makers as "eye candy" and so the title of this book, Beadalicious by Sonya Nimri, is right on target for those of us who are enamored with beads!
The Beader's Color Mixing Directory
The Beader's Color Mixing Directory by Sandra Wallace is a portable class in color theory for jewelry makers and bead weavers in particular.
The Beader's Color Mixing Directory by Sandra Wallace is a portable class in color theory for jewelry makers and bead weavers in particular.
Simply Modern Jewelry
Simply Modern Jewelry by Danielle Fox inspires beginning jewelry makers to try various jewelry design ideas to make modern and wearable jewelry.
Simply Modern Jewelry by Danielle Fox inspires beginning jewelry makers to try various jewelry design ideas to make modern and wearable jewelry.
Beading from Nature
Author Crystal McDougald goes a la natural with her book, Beading from Nature: Creating Jewelry with Stones from the Earth.
Author Crystal McDougald goes a la natural with her book, Beading from Nature: Creating Jewelry with Stones from the Earth.
Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads
Lampwork artists, Stepahnie Sersich, gives us an inside look at the world of glass beads as well as lots of creative ideas for incorporating lampwork and other glass beads into jewelry.
Lampwork artists, Stepahnie Sersich, gives us an inside look at the world of glass beads as well as lots of creative ideas for incorporating lampwork and other glass beads into jewelry.
Zulu Bead Book Review
This little beadwork book by Diane Fitzgerald covers some interesting beadwork stitches.
This little beadwork book by Diane Fitzgerald covers some interesting beadwork stitches.
Crystal Jewelry Guide
Create Jewelry Crystals by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett is full of crystal, crystal, and more crystals, plus lots of inspiration and practical jewelry projects.
Create Jewelry Crystals by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett is full of crystal, crystal, and more crystals, plus lots of inspiration and practical jewelry projects.
Cool Jewelry - Not Just for Teens
Cool Jewels: Beading Projects for Teens by Naomi Fujimoto focuses on fashionable projects for teens, but even the young at heart will find much to consider in this beaded jewelry making book.
Cool Jewels: Beading Projects for Teens by Naomi Fujimoto focuses on fashionable projects for teens, but even the young at heart will find much to consider in this beaded jewelry making book.
Sparkletastic !
Margot Potter covers all that glitters and sparkles in this book of jewelry and fashion related projects, Sparkletastic: Dazzling Jewelry and Fashion Projects for the Discriminating Diva.
Margot Potter covers all that glitters and sparkles in this book of jewelry and fashion related projects, Sparkletastic: Dazzling Jewelry and Fashion Projects for the Discriminating Diva.
Interweave's Luxury Pearl Book
I review a pearl book from Interweave Press entitled Creating Jewelry: Pearls.
I review a pearl book from Interweave Press entitled Creating Jewelry: Pearls.
Designer Pearl Jewelry Book Review
Find out about this books about pearls and pearl jewelry making from Quarry Books' Making Designer Jewelry series.
Find out about this books about pearls and pearl jewelry making from Quarry Books' Making Designer Jewelry series.
Book Review: Get Your Sparkle On
This book review discusses Get Your Sparkle On by Lindsay Cain, owner of Femmegems.
This book review discusses Get Your Sparkle On by Lindsay Cain, owner of Femmegems.
Book of Italian Design Techniques
This book, written by Italian jewelry designer, Donatella Ciotti, has a little for everyone, including some wonderful combinations of techniques and materials.
This book, written by Italian jewelry designer, Donatella Ciotti, has a little for everyone, including some wonderful combinations of techniques and materials.
Bead Shops Book
Bead shops were also the inspiration for author Laura Levaas’ book Beader’s Stash: Designs from America’s Favorite Bead Shops. Levaas invited bead shops from around the world to submit projects for her book, which is designed to showcase the talent of bead shop owners and their employees.
Bead shops were also the inspiration for author Laura Levaas’ book Beader’s Stash: Designs from America’s Favorite Bead Shops. Levaas invited bead shops from around the world to submit projects for her book, which is designed to showcase the talent of bead shop owners and their employees.
Book for Creating Your Style
Jewelry designer to the stars, Maya Brenner, writes about jewelry making and creating your own style in her book, Beaded Jewelry: Create Your Own Style.
Jewelry designer to the stars, Maya Brenner, writes about jewelry making and creating your own style in her book, Beaded Jewelry: Create Your Own Style.
Bead Book for Craft-o-holics
Jean Campbell's book, Beaded Weddings: 75+ Fabulous Ideas for Jewelry, Invitations, Reception Decor, Gifts, and More, combines the art of jewelry and beading with entertaining.
Jean Campbell's book, Beaded Weddings: 75+ Fabulous Ideas for Jewelry, Invitations, Reception Decor, Gifts, and More, combines the art of jewelry and beading with entertaining.
Book for Bead Net Connoisseurs
Designed for bead weavers who love net stitch, Sandra D. Halpenny's book Crystal Lace Necklace Patterns is the next step for semi-seasoned sead beaders.
Designed for bead weavers who love net stitch, Sandra D. Halpenny's book Crystal Lace Necklace Patterns is the next step for semi-seasoned sead beaders.
Get Hip and Bead
Find out about Hip to Bead, a jewelry book for young hip beaders or even old hip beaders.
Find out about Hip to Bead, a jewelry book for young hip beaders or even old hip beaders.
Directory of Beads
If you find yourself confused by the huge selection of beads out there or you are always on the look out for a good bead reference, then this book by Interweave Press is worth considering.
If you find yourself confused by the huge selection of beads out there or you are always on the look out for a good bead reference, then this book by Interweave Press is worth considering.
Beading for the Soul: Inspiration Galore
Find some inspiration and soulful beadwork between the pages of this unique beading book.
Find some inspiration and soulful beadwork between the pages of this unique beading book.
Packed Full of Beading
100 Beaded Jewelry Designs: Easy-to-Bead Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, and More by Stephanie Burnham is packed full of beading projects.
100 Beaded Jewelry Designs: Easy-to-Bead Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, and More by Stephanie Burnham is packed full of beading projects.
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.
New and improved - expanded and updated - The Beader's Companion is out again with a new edition published by Interweave Press.
Book Review: Earrings, Earrings, and More Earrings
Learn how to make 30 different earring designs using Beadwork Creates Earrings, edited by Jean Campbell and published by Interweave Press.
Learn how to make 30 different earring designs using Beadwork Creates Earrings, edited by Jean Campbell and published by Interweave Press.
For New Beaders: A Book Review
Inteweave Press offers a book for the new beader in Getting Started Stringing by Jean Campbell.
Inteweave Press offers a book for the new beader in Getting Started Stringing by Jean Campbell.
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.
Author Jacqui Harris shows how to make 25 crochet wire and bead necklaces in her book Crochet Wire and Bead Jewelry.
Easy Beading is Easy to Enjoy
Bead Style magazine has collected the best projects from the first year of publication and packed them all into this new book entitled Easy Beading.
Bead Style magazine has collected the best projects from the first year of publication and packed them all into this new book entitled Easy Beading.
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.
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.
Bead Addict Becomes Author
The story of a bead addict who turned her passion into a book for other bead addicts and perspective beaders.
The story of a bead addict who turned her passion into a book for other bead addicts and perspective beaders.
More Beaded Ornaments
Laura Jansen has done it again! Book four of her series, The Beadecked Ornament, is now available. Get into the holiday spirit by making some of these beautiful, beaded ornaments.
Laura Jansen has done it again! Book four of her series, The Beadecked Ornament, is now available. Get into the holiday spirit by making some of these beautiful, beaded ornaments.
Beadecked Bead Books
If you enjoy making simple bead ornament covers for you holiday tree, then you'll fall in love with Laura Jansen's three books packed with lots of ornament variations and possibilities.
If you enjoy making simple bead ornament covers for you holiday tree, then you'll fall in love with Laura Jansen's three books packed with lots of ornament variations and possibilities.