Beading Books

"Davis - An indispensable tool, this new beading reference offers hundreds of patterns for motifs and centerpieces, borders and cords, and fringes and edgings. Includes easy-to-follow beading graphs with over 100 color photos, and more than 300 how-to illustrations, 160 pgs."

"Advanced Beadwork is a clearly written exploration of all major beading techniques, including metal work and soldering. With more than 300 illustrations and photographs, this is an indispensable book for anyone interested in beadwork. 148 pages"

Hunt and Burshears - One of the original classical books on Indian beadwork art. Includes detailed directions for various beading stitches as well as making and stringing a loom. Showcases over fifty B/W photos of actual Indian beadwork. Color pages highlight 132 authentic Indian patterns for use in your own beadwork. 64 pgs.

Genie Ragan- Step-by-step instructions explain knotting between beads using your fingers, a beading awl or tee pin, or the double needle method. Easy to understand text and illustrations for the beginner. 58 pages.

"Benson - Create spectacular beaded projects the first time around. Describes the basic tools and components of the craft, techniques for weaving, surface beading, and stringing. Offers a wide variety of designs to choose from pictured in full-color. 128 pgs."

"These 30 stunning bracelets would be right at home in a fine arts gallery and represent the authors favorite designs. Projects are all original pieces by innovators in the beading field and feature many styles, and range from easy to advanced in technique. 111 pages"

"Sharon Bateman teaches beading work-shops and has authored many articles, projects and books. Ms. Bateman presents an easy to follow guide including instructions, illustrations and colorful photographs of finished products. "

Case - Illustrates the vast choice of beads available, and blends over 80 projects with easy-to-follow instructional techniques and color photos. Whether restringing an old necklace or making something special and new, the information is here, including a glossary of beading terms. 128 pgs.

Baskett - With 56 projects and simple instructions to try, the book helps the reader create fantastic, contemporary necklaces, chokers, bracelets, anklets, earrings, and much more! 96 pgs.

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"At Last! You can create genuine, precious and semi-precious, high-fashion jewelry for a fraction of the cost or simply learn to restring your own pearls and beads just like professionals do. Step-by-step different techniques of knotting beads, including finger knotting. Illustrated, color photos. 88 pages"

"Ruth Poris is a professional jeweler and teacher whose custom designs have been exhibited and sold in fine stores throughout the country. Ms. Poris presents a unique, easy to follow guide, which includes instructions and illustrations drawn from many years of experience and expertise. A complete illustrated professional approach. 46 pages"

"New Jewelry Design with Classic Stitches - Wells. Learn how to make elegant beadweaving projects for chokers, chains, ribbons, ropes, and baskets while adding texture and color everywhere. Beading expert, Carol Wells, shows the basic beadweaving techniques for chevron, peyote, spiral and crocheted rope, herringbone and right angle weave stitches."

"Ray and Pearce - Embark on a one-on-one journey with 14 glass bead artists as they create 30 projects and share their passion for their craft along the way. Clear, detailed instructions and photos for beginners to accomplished artisans alike. Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, lariats, and more. 143 pgs."

"Best-seller! A complete illustrated approach for beginner and advanced designers that addresses the most common and popular questions of those who would like design and produce their own jewelry. Step-by-step lessons are given with wire techniques, how to use leather or satin cords and the different types of beads available. 82 pages"

"Durant - This compact, handy, spiral-bound manual will be the most valuable tool in every bead box. Easy-to-read and filled with definitions and illustrations of techniques, beads, and tools. Step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know for all your beading projects. 104 pgs."

"The Flowers of Venice: The Art of Creating Flowers and Decorative Objects with Venetian Glass Beads with Photographs by Sergio Zanardi, Introduction by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Translated by Rosanna M. Giammanco Frongia, PH.D. The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads and the technique of creating glass-beaded flowers. This book illustrates and describes in detail the actual craft of flower making, introduces the history of Venetian glass, and includes all the tools and supplies necessary for each project--with over 400 stunning color photos. Make bouquets, boxes, tassels and more. Hard Cover. 146 pages"