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 It seems the list of books is endless. I've tried to roughly categorize them by type...They are available directly from Amazon. Click on the book title to see a description and/or review. You can also click on the Amazon icon above to go directly to Amazon.com. I DO NOT SELL THESE BOOKS OR MAKE ANY PROMISES ABOUT THEM! Let me know if I should add a book to this list. |
| Beading Instruction | Metal/ Wire Instruction | Beading for Kids | Art or History of Beads |
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| Advanced Beadwork by Ruth F. Poris |
More elaborate creations with some wonderful pictures. A must have for anyone who knows the basics and wants to be inspired |
| Adventures in Creating Earrings by Laura Reid, R. L. Smith (Illustrator), Monte Smith (Editor) |
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| African Beads : A Book and Craft Kit by Elizabeth Bigham, Janet Coles |
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| American Indian Beadwork by Ben W. Hunt |
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| Amulet Obsession by Barbara E. Elbe |
Brick stitch, square stitch amulet bag instruction and design |
| Art of Seed Beading by Elizabeth Gourley, Jane Davis, Ellen Talbott |
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| Back to Beadin' |
Brick stitch amulet bag instruction and design |
| Basics of Bead Stringing by Genevieve Bourget |
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| Bead Embroidery by Valerie Campbell-Harding |
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| Beaded Adornment : Six Beadwork Techniques to Create 23 Necklace and Earring Sets by Jeanette Shanigan |
Instructions for back stitch, netting, brick stitch, edging, peyote, and split-loom methods plus a gallery of Alaskan artist creations |
| Beaded Favors - Designs for Needlecases and Treasure Bags by Jennie Might |
Peyote stich patterns and instructions |
| Beaded Images : Intricate Beaded Jewelry Using Brick Stitch by Barbara Elbe, Denise Knight (Editor) |
Patterns of all sorts including animals and clowns |
| Beaded Images II : Intricate Beaded Jewelry Using Brick Stitch by Barbara Elbe, Monte Smith (Editor), Denise Knight (Editor) |
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| The Beaded Jewelry for a Wedding Book : Techniques for Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner |
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| The Beaded Lampshade Book by Wendy Simpson Conner |
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| Beaded Tassels, Braids & Fringes by Valerie Campbell-Harding |
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| Beaded Treasure Purses : Tubular Brick Stitch Designs by Deon Delange, Denise Knight (Editor) |
Brick and freeform stiches, patterns and instructions |
| The Beaded Watchband Book by Wendy Simpson Conner |
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| The Beader's Companion by Judith Durant, Jean Campbell |
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| Beading With Peyote Stitch : A Beadwork How-To Book by Jeannette Cook, Vicki Star |
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| Beads : Make Your Own Unique Jewelery by Stefany Tomalin |
See also "The Bead Jewelry Book" |
| Beads and Cabochons : How to Create Fashion Earrings and Jewelry by Patricia Lyman, Denise Knight (Editor) |
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| Beads and Threads: A New Technique for Fiber Jewelry by Diane Fitzgerald, Helen Banes |
Needleweaving techniques and projects |
| Beadweaving : New Needle Techniques & Original Designs by Ann Benson |
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| Beadwork Basics by Ann Benson |
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| A Beadwork Companion : A Step by Step Illustrated Workbook for Beading Projects by Jean Heinbuch, Denise Knight (Editor) |
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| Big Book of Indian Beadwork Designs by Kay Doherty Bennett |
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| The Book of Beads : A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig |
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| Beautiful Beads/How to Create Beautiful, Original Gifts and Jewelry for Every Occasion by Alexandra Kidd |
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| The Best Little Beading Book by Wendy S. Conner |
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| The Cat Lover's Beaded Project Book by Wendy Simpson Conner |
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| Complete Beading for Beginners by Karen Rempel |
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| The Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork : A Definitive Study of Authentic Tools, Materials, Techniques, and Styles by Joel Monture, Larry McNeil (Photographer) |
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| Creative Bead Jewelry : Weaving, Looming, Stringing, Wiring, Making Beads by Carol Taylor |
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| Creative Bead Weaving : A Contemporary Guide to Classic Off-Loom Stitches by Carol Wilcox Wells |
Instructions for peyote, brick, square, right angle, African helix, netting, and chevron chain and variations. I REALLY want this one! The photos and instructions are phenomenal |
| Dazzle: Creating Artistic Jewelry and Distinctive Accessories by Linda Fry Kenzle |
Jewelry doesn't have to be just beads...Here are some other ideas. |
| Decorative Beadwork: How to Create Stylish Attractive Bead Designs for Jewelry and Items for the Home: 12 Projects by Debbie Siniska |
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| Delightful Beaded Earring Designs by Jan Radford, Denise Knight (Editor) |
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| Earring Designs by Sig by Sigrid Wynne-Evans |
Brickstitch earring patterns |
| Exotic Beads : 45 Distinctive Beaded Jewelry Designs by Sara Withers |
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| How to Bead Earrings : An Artistic Approach by Lori S. Berry, Denise E. Knight |
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| The Irresistible Bead : Designing & Creating Exquisite Beadwork Jewelry by Linda Fry Kenzle |
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| The Magical Beaded Medicine Bag Book : Make Your Own Magic by Wendy Simpson Conner |
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| More Zulu Beadwork by Diane Fitzgerald |
Also see "Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques" |
| Ndebele Beadwork : African Artistry by Ann Stalcup |
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| Sea Anemone Beadwork by Diane Fitzgerald |
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| Simple Lace and Other Beaded Jewelry Patterns by Mary Ellen Harte |
Wouldn't complain to see this in my Christmas stocking |
| Step-By-Step Bead Stringing : A Complete Illustrated Professional Approach by Ruth F. Poris |
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| Two-Hour Beaded Projects; More Than 200 Designs by Ann Benson |
Good for beginners or those without a lot of patience! |
| A World of Beads : How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery by Barbara Case, Barbara W. Casey |
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| Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques by Diane Fitzgerald |
See "More Zulu Beadwork" also |
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| All Wired Up by Mark Lareau |
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| Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains by Jean Stark |
Here's another one I can't wait to add to my library. What an awesome resource for all skill levels. |
| Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Curtis Kenneth Leonard |
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| Great Wire Jewelry : Projects and Techniques by Irene From Petersen |
I really want this book...The pictures and projects are awesome. |
| Make Wire Beads by Lisa Van Herik |
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| Making Bead & Wire Jewelry : Simple Techniques, Stunning Designs by Dawn Cusick |
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| Making Wire Jewelry : 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass by Helen Clegg, Mary Larom |
This is an excellent place to start if you've never done any wire work. They have a range of project difficulty levels and styles. It is the only wire book I currently own. |
| Moods in Wire : A Comprehensive Guide to the Fine Art of Wirewrapping by Ellsworth Ed Sinclair |
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| Holiday Moods in Wire: An Extended Guide to the Fine Art of Wire Wrapping by Ellsworth Ed Sinclair |
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| Wonderful, Wearable Wire by Betty Bacon, Karen Ray, Marjorie Helwig, Gary Helwig, ma Gaizband |
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| Beading : Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More by Judy Ann Sadler, Tracy Walkre (Illustrator) |
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| Beads by Judy Ann Sadler, Marilyn Mets (Illustrator) |
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| The Children's Beading Book : Techniques for Little Beadlovers by Wendy S. Conner |
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| Fun With Beads by Janet Coles |
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| Art/ History of Beads: |
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| Bead Art by Alice Korach (Editor), Kathlyn Moss (Editor) |
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| The Bead Jewelry Book by Stefany Tomalin |
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| Beads : An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig (Contributor), Jonathan Lovekin (Photographer) |
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| Beads of the World : A Collector's Guide With Price Reference by Peter, Jr. Francis |
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| Beadwork by Isabel Stanley |
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| Beadwork I: Up close catalog by Jean Campbell (Editor), Joe Coca (Photographer) |
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| The Best in Contemporary Beadwork : Bead International 2000 |
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| Collectible Beads : A Universal Aesthetic by Robert K. Liu |
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| The Complete Bead Resource Book by Patricia Abahusayn |
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| Contemporary American Indian Beadwork : The Exquisite Art by Jill Alden |
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| The History of Beads : From 30,000 B.C. to the Present by Lois Sherr Dubin, Togashi (Photographer) |
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| The New Beadwork by Kathlyn Moss, Alice Scherer (Contributor), Tommy Olof Elder (Photographer) |
Awesome creations...I could spend hours looking at the pictures. Can someone send me this for inspiration? Small basic beading section but buy this one for the gorgeous pictures. |
| Books about Gemstones |
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| The Allure of Turquoise by Mark Nohl et. al |
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| The Amber Book by Lief Brost (Contributor), Ake Dahlstrom |
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| The Book of the Pearl : The History, Art, Science and Industry of the Queen of Gems by George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson |
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| The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz |
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| Diamonds by Fred Ward, Charlotte Ward |
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| Diamonds : Know What You Are Buying & Selling by Benjamin Tadena |
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| Emeralds by Fred Ward, Charlotte Ward |
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| The Essence of Gemstones by Renate Sperling |
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| Jewelry Design/ Art/ Collections |
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| 305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs by Maurice Dufrene |
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| 550 Authentic Rococo Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople by Jean-Henri-Prosper Pouget |
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| African Gold Ornament Designs by Diane V. Horn |
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| Amulets of Ancient Egypt by Carol Andrews |
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| Ancient Gems and Finger Rings : Catalogue of the Collections by Jeffrey Spier |
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| Ancestral Jewels by Diana Scarisbrick |
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| Ancient Egyptian Jewelry by Carol Andrews |
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| Ancient Jewellery by Jack Ogden, Jack Odgen |
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| Ancient Legends of Gems and Jewels by Alda Jangl, James F. Jangl |
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| Antique Jewellery : Its Manufacture, Materials, & Design by James Duncan, Duncan James |
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| The Art of Jewelry Making : Classic & Original Designs by Alan Revere |
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| The Design and Creation of Jewelry by Robert Von Neumann |
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