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Bead, Stone & Crystal Jewelry by Tammy Powley
Today, "seed beading" also known as "bead weaving", is extremely popular.
By combining traditional seed bead techniques with various other jewelry
methods, jewelry makers can dramatically expand the type of seed bead jewelry
they make. From learning established seed bead stitches to mastering
a few simple wires and stringing steps, this book shows beginners and advanced
bead weavers how to make seed bead jewelry with designer flair. With
detailed instructions and new ideas for using stitches with stones, crystal
beads and seed beads, both beginner and skilled jewelry maker will find
this book helpful and inspiring. Soft cover, 180 pages.
#BK2545 $24.99
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Weave with Beads by Hortense E. Thompson Learn exciting
bead weaving patterns with this book. The easy-to-follow directions
and full color diagrams will help you produce necklaces and bracelets that
are beautiful and expensive-looking. By using the techniques provided
in the book, it'll prove that you do not need to be an artist or expert
beader to create your own jewelry. You'll be able to complete a bracelet
in less than an hour! This book also features four languages (Dutch,
German, French and English). Color throughout. Soft Cover,
48 pages. #BK1258 $12.95
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 The Beader's
Guide to Color by Margie Deeb This wonderful
book teaches beaders of all levels everything they need to know about color
to create unique and vibrant beadwork designs. The author discusses,
in depth, the psychological and symbolic associations of all the colors
of the spectrum, and the ways in which color can be used to create and
accentuate pattern, rhythm, and movement within a beadwork design.
Over twenty color schemes are described and illustrated in detail.
Soft cover, 144 pages. #BK2119 $21.95
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 Creative Bead
Jewelry by Carol Taylor A great book for
beginners! Learn to make incredible earrings, necklaces, bracelets,
pins, barrettes, and other accessories ranging from, dainty and elegant,
to bold and funky. With gorgeous full color photographs, instructions
for more than 55 projects, and helpful tips from the experts, you'll soon
be stringing, wiring, looming and weaving your way to a whole wardrobe
full of beautiful beaded jewelry! Soft cover, 144 pages. #BK1894
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 Simply Beautiful
by Yvonne Rivero This unique book has 32
quick and easy jewelry designs including earrings, bracelets and necklaces
using crystals, fire polished beads, pearls and jewelry
components. Rather than the typical step by step instructions, this
book features a picture of the finished product and will inspire you not
only to make the shown piece, but to draw inspiration for other designs
using the colors and materials in numerous ways. A book great for
beginner and advanced beaders. Soft Cover, 16 pages.
#BK1860 $14.95
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 The Beaded
Bracelet by Yvonne Rivero Learn to make seven gorgeous
bracelets with easy to follow step by step full color instructions.
Beads used include 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm crystals, seed beads and Delica beads.
Stitches include netting and right angle weave. Each design offers
numerous possibilities in playing with colors. Soft Cover, 31 pages.
#BK1931 $19.95
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Beaded Bracelet II by Yvonne Rivero
The eagerly anticipated volume to the one of the hottest titles of the
last six months promises to be your favorite. Eight new designs incorporating
crystals and seed beads. Includes bracelet projects for those who
enjoy macramé and wire too! Soft Cover, 28 pages. #BK1926
$19.95
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 Beading with
Peyote Stitch by Jeannette Cook & Vicki Star - is
the second title in the Beadwork How-To-series. Clear text, abundant line
drawing, and brilliant photographs illustrate everything you need to know
to use this stitch for flat and three dimensional pieces. And to get you
started, complete instructions are included for ten fantastic projects.
The highlight of the book is a gallery of works in peyote stitch
by the authors, their colleagues, and students. With more than fifty pieces,
the gallery has something to inspire every beadworker. Soft Cover,
110 pages. #BK2211 $21.95
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 A Beader's Companion
by Judith Durant & Jean Campbell Published by Beadwork
Magazine, this handy manual will be the most valuable tool in every bead
box. Small, sturdy, and easy to read, filled with definitions and
illustrations of techniques, beads, and tools, the book provides basic
step-by-step information on stitches such as peyote, brick, crocheting
and more all with seed beads and other small beads. Spiral bound,
104 pages. #BK1836 $19.95
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 Beading Jewelry
for a Wedding Book by Wendy Simpson Conner This
book offers many great suggestions for creating memorable wedding fashion.
With ideas for everyone in the wedding party, this book is sure to help
make that special day just a little more special with unique and one of
a kind jewelry designs. Soft Cover, 52 pages. #BK1184
$11.95
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 Beaded Cords
Chains Straps & Fringe by Jean Campbell
If you've ever wondered how to use beads to fringe an amulet bag, decorate
a Victorian lampshade, edge a velvet purse, or just create a great piece
of jewelry, then Jean Campbell has written the book for you. All
great beadwork, from jewelry to sculptures will benefit and create professional
looking quality with the techniques covered in this book. This, full
color compilation of 32 basics will give you the foundation you need to
put the right finishing touches on your special beadwork projects.
You will refer back to this book in your library again and again.
Soft Cover, 32 pages. #BK976 $9.95
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 One Bead at
a Time by Robin Atkins In this book you will
see how beads, creativity, healing, and nurturing are related. You
will learn how to stitch beads on fabric improvisationally, creating art
work which is compelling, inspired, beautiful, fun and more satisfying
to make them simply replicating someone else's pattern.. You will
discover ways to break through the walls of doubt and criticism that prevents
us from exploring our full artistic potential. This book is about
improvisational bead embroidery as a pathway to greater creativity.
The intent is to inspire and teach. Includes beautifully detailed
full color photographs. Soft Cover, 56 pages. #BK1930
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 The Best Little
Beading Book by Wendy Simpson Conner This practical guide
for bead lovers is a comprehensive look at the world of beading.
Beads, tools, stringing supplies and needles are all covered. Includes
looped wire earrings, seed bead necklaces, African Ashanti necklaces, crystal
bracelets, watchbands, beading on fabric, and much more! Helpful
picture glossary, idea section and expert suggestions throughout.
Soft cover, 274 pages. #BK2895 $28.95
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 Amulet Obsession
by Barbara E. Elbe Picturesque Beaded Purse Patterns are
as detailed as a fine piece of art. Art, nature and tiny glass beads
are woven together to create a wonderful mixture of miniature purses.
Seventeen purse patterns total and full color images of the finished products.
Soft Cover, 86 pages. #BK1397 $13.95
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 Making Glass
Beads by Cindy Jenkins With a flame and an inexpensive
glass rod, you can make your own beads of beauty, or make commercial beads
more enchanting and striking. Start with the basics - essential supplies
and equipment, setting up a work station and torch, as well as some safety
tips - before moving to the projects. As you work through the projects
and master various tricks, you'll find plenty room for experimentation
and individual creativity, and a whole new direction and approach to the
art of bead making. Soft cover, 128 pages. #BK2483
$14.95
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 Gemstones of
the World by Walter Shumann The authoritative guide to
the world's gemstones with true to nature color photographs of over 1,400
specimens, many shown in both rough and cut states. Gives details
on where each gem is found, mined, cut, imitated, identified, classified
and characteristics. A necessary book for those into precious and
semi-precious gemstones. Hard cover, 254 pages. #BK2195
$24.95
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 Contemporary
Wire Wrapped Jewelry by C.K. Leonard & W.A. Kappele Introduces
you to the elegance and fun of wire wrap artistry. Use your creativity
as you follow clear, concise text, detailed photographs and full size patterns
to master this beautiful, unique jewelry craft. Soft cover, 144 pages.
#BK1498 $15.95
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