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beaded jewelry & accessories EXOTIC BEADS by Sara Withers .................................... 45 exciting projects from all over the world. Items to ...
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beaded jewelry & accessories EXOTIC BEADS by Sara Withers .................................... 45 exciting projects from all over the world. Items to make include necklaces, chokers, earrings, and bracelets. Projects range from simple ideas for beginners to intricate and inspirational designs for more experienced bead workers. Basic techniques and clearly annotated photographs show how to create each piece.

BK1985 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

Elegance Made Easy, Exotic Beads EUROPEAN DESIGNS by Sara Withers .................................... From the magical beauty of an Ancient Greek necklace to the elegance of an Edwardian “pearl” and diamante set, you will be inspired by these beautiful projects influenced by different European cultures.

KATIE’S BASICS OF BEADING She’ll Take the Mystery Out of Beading for You! by Katie Hacker .................................... “New to beading? Let jewelry designer Katie Hacker be your guide. You’ll learn about basic beading tools, supplies, findings, bead styles and even what to wear with your new creations. Join Katie as she teaches you beading techniques such as wire wrapping, macramé, using seed beads and more. It’s like taking a beading class from a pro!” This booklet explains different materials and techniques along with designs that utilize them.

THE NEED TO BEAD How to Make 60 Beautiful Glass Beading Projects by Katie Hacker .................................... Projects are categorized by the primary types of stones used, including amethyst, jet, crystal, pearl, amber, and more. Designs include “Shades of Autumn Necklace”, “Moon & Stars Necklace”, and “Snowflake Anklet Set”. Step-by-step instructions with diagrams and full-color photos. BK903 Softcover, 41 pages Sugg. Retail $9.99

Elegance Made Easy, Exotic Beads ASIAN DESIGNS by Sara Withers .................................... The exotic-looking projects in this book were inspired by the fabulous styles from India, China, and Japan. Full-color photos and clear instructions give confidence to the beginner and inspiration to the more experienced bead worker.

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BEADAZZLING BEADS 41 Sensational Jewelry Pieces to Create Using Glass Beads by Katie Hacker .................................... Includes step-by-step instructions 41 stunning necklaces, chokers, bracelets and earrings designed in color-coordinating sets to match every style. Features color photos throughout. The first page covers basic techniques which are used in many of the designs. BK703 Softcover, 25 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

BK883 Softcover, 25 pages Sugg. Retail $8.95

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BK880 Softcover, 25 pages Sugg. Retail $8.95

Elegance Made Easy, Exotic Beads AFRICAN DESIGNS by Sara Withers .................................... The strong vibrant colors and designs from African offset the intricate styles of the Middle East in this exciting collection of projects. From Mosque Beads and Egyptian Collar to the colorful East African Wedding Beads, you are sure to find a style to please. BK882 Softcover, 25 pages Sugg. Retail $8.95

BK907 Softcover, 41 pages Sugg. Retail $9.99

BORN TO BEAD by Katie Hacker .................................... For those who like beautiful jewelry and love to make it themselves! These 67 elegant designs include chokers, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories and more. From delicate to dramatic, Born to Bead is the “grownup” beading book. Uses Better Beads and Elite Beads. 41 full-color pages, step by step photography and pre-tested instructions designed for the crafter’s success. BK2267 Softcover, 41 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

beaded jewelry & accessories PINN BEADS: BEAD RINGS (Thai Language) .................................... Fifteen ring designs which use tons of Swarovski beads. This is the first title we’ve come across which is dedicated exclusively to ring designs.

BK747 Softcover, 191 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

PINN BEADS:WATCH BRACELET BEADING (Thai Language) .................................... Features scores of wonderful patterns, color photos, and easy to follow diagrams, to help you create unique and beautiful beaded watch bracelets.

BEADED JEWELRY WITH GIFT CARDS by Michelle Charles, Andrea Gibson & Donna Goss .................................... Gift card jewelry... It’s sassy. It’s eclectic. It’s retro. It’s modern. Beaded Jewelry with Gift Cards introduces an unexpected color and shimmer into the world of bead art. Fashion colorful gift cards into irresistible accessories that are airy, a delight to wear, and an artful addition to your jewelry collection. The cards feature rounded corners and fun shapes with fresh insight and panache. With projects that range from elegant evening wear to everyday casual bracelets and earrings, the innovative designs in this book offer something for everyone, for every occasion and for every day.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series FUN BEADED EARRINGS .................................... Make a wide assortment of exciting earrings using a few easy beading techniques with this 16-page booklet. Step-by-step photos and instructions show you how to make 15 fabulous projects. The colorful designs make great gifts.

BK808 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK745 Softcover, 20 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series EASY STRUNG JEWELRY .................................... A multitude of great jewelry designs require little more than basic stringing techniques. The easy-tofollow photos and instructions in this 16 page booklet guide you through making 14 beautiful pieces you’d be thrilled to wear or give as gifts.

BK807 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series BEAD AND WIRE JEWELRY .................................... Projects include simple wire earrings, wrapped wire pendants and cuffs, as well as a memory wire bracelet and a necklace made on a jig. Easy-tounderstand photos and instructions lead you through this 16-page booklet.

BK806 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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PINN BEADS: MOBILE PHONE STRING BEADING (Thai Language) .................................... Step-by-step instructions for creating beaded cell phone straps. Full of color photos, and easy to follow diagrams. Thirty different whimsical and fun designs!

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BK746 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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PINN BEADS: BEAD BROOCH & PENDANT COLLECTION (Thai Language) .................................... Feature scores of wonderful patterns, color photos, and easy to follow diagrams.

BK744 Softcover, 31 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK753 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

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beaded jewelry & accessories Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series ABCS OF BEADING .................................... All of the basics for bead stringing and weaving beads are right here. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations demystify the tools, findings, bead types, and stringing materials used in jewelry making. Includes 13 easy-to-follow projects.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series LOS PRINCIPIOS DE CUENTAS (ABCS OF BEADING) (Spanish Language) .................................... This is a Spanish version of ABCs of Beading in which readers learn how to make jewelry like a pro. Provides all the basics for stringing and weaving beads. Tools, findings, bead types, and stringing materials demystified. Illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions for 13 projects. BK735 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK677 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series TIPS AND TECHNIQUES .................................... In this booklet, readers will find the best tips from 10 years of Bead&Button magazine. Tips include surprising shortcuts, advice, and creative ideas from the experts and clever ways to improve beadweaving, stringing, wire work, and more.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series CONSEJOS PRATICOS Y TECNICAS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES (Spanish Language) .................................... This is a Spanish-language edition of the popular Tips and Techniques booklet which brings you 132 tips for making beading easier, faster, and more economical. The best tips from 10 years of Bead&Button magazine. BK738 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series EASY BEAD-WOVEN BRACELETS .................................... • Learn techniques for weaving beads off loom • Create 13 different colorful bracelets following clear, step-by-step instructions • Enjoy a variety of projects that appeal to a range of interests and skill levels

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series BRAZALETES FACILES TEJIDO CON CUENTAS (EASY BEAD-WOVEN BRACELETS) (Spanish Language) .................................... Readers will learn techniques for weaving seed beads off loom. Features Spanish instructions for 8 bracelets and a pair of earrings with full-color photos. A variety of projects appeal to a range of interests and skill levels. BK734 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK675 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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BK678 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series ELEGANT EARRINGS .................................... • Make bent-wire, chandelier, chain, drop, and other styles of earrings • Use pearls, gemstones, crystals, glass beads, and wire • Learn new techniques following easy step-by-step instructions

BK673 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series PENDIENTES ELEGANTES (ELEGANT EARRINGS) (Spanish Language) .................................... Readers can make bent-wire, chandelier, chain, drop, and other style earrings, using pearls, gemstones, crystals, glass beads, and wire. Easy stepby-step Spanish instructions allow readers to assemble a wardrobe of earrings. BK737 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

beaded jewelry & accessories Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series EASY BRACELETS AND EARRINGS .................................... Bracelets and earrings can be quick and easy to make. This booklet contains bracelet and earring projects that are great for beginning beaders as well as more experienced beaders who have limited time. Some of the projects have appeared in Bead&Button magazine, and some are new projects that have been selected to spark creativity.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series BEADED BOXES AND BOWLS .................................... Here are terrific beaded boxes and bowls to spice up the home! Projects use simple techniques in quilting, using fusible fabric, bead embroidery, and more. Detailed instructions, helpful process photography, and clear illustrations make the eight projects in the book quick and easy to complete.

BK732 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK719 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series MAKING WIRE JEWELRY .................................... Features 13 easy projects for stylish and fun accessories. Readers will learn the key techniques for making great wire necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series BEADED PHOTO FRAMES .................................... Beads are hotter than ever, and there are myriad ways to use them to enhance photo frames. Readers can use paper and beads to embellish a plain frame, embroider on a soft cloth frame, or make their own frame out of beads and wire... plus more! Features eight great projects in all.

BK679 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK718 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series STAMPED AND BEADED CARDS .................................... Take pleasure in making wonderful personalized handmade cards with this booklet! It features nineteen projects that show how to make your cards memorable through beading and stamping. Add elegance to your cards with ribbons and beads or simply stitch a daisy chain border for a whimsical, fun touch.

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Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series MORE SCRAPBOOKING WITH BEADS .................................... Add more definition to your scrapbook layouts with the great bead and wire embellishment ideas found in this booklet! There are fifteen projects to enjoy. It also includes instructions for making custom beads from air-dry clay, making a daisy chain border out of beads and wire, and more.

BK716 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series EASY BEADED ORNAMENTS .................................... Make fabulous beaded ornaments for all your friends and family with this 16-page booklet. Easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step photos will help you make these eight stunning holiday ornaments.

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BK717 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK742 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK741 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series BEAD & CHAIN JEWELRY .................................... Learn to make fast and fashionable jewelry by combining beads with chain. Use chain to make dangle earrings, create the shape and form of a bracelet, or to stretch expensive pearls into a multistrand necklace. This 16-page booklet features projects any beginner can make with confidence.

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beaded jewelry & accessories Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series GREAT STRUNG JEWELRY .................................... Turn loose beads into jewelry you can wear with pride! String gemstones, pearls, and glass beads into 12+ fashionable necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. These projects can be constructed quickly using easy design approaches.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series MAKING GEMSTONE JEWELRY .................................... With this booklet, you’ll enjoy creating stunning jewelry in styles that can go with any outfit! It includes eight projects that feature the beauty of gemstones, including turquoise, stone chips, and briolettes. Various techniques are covered, from simple stringing to basic wirework and stitching.

BK674 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK712 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series SIMPLE AND STYLISH EARRINGS .................................... Earrings command attention and often add the final touch to an outfit. Readers will learn to use a variety of techniques, from stringing, wirework, and stitching, to make earrings that range from simple textured studs to glittering chandelier dangles.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series PEARLS, PEARLS, PEARLS .................................... This booklet gives beaders new ideas and options for making pearl jewelry. All the projects are presented with clear step-by-step photos and instructions.

BK628 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series GREAT BEADED GIFTS .................................... Beaders can use their skills to make unique individualized gifts for that special person or occasion. A set of memory wire charms to give as place card holder or wineglass charms, as well as a beaded snowflake that makes a great holiday gift are among the projects featured.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series MAKING CRYSTAL JEWELRY .................................... From the editors at Bead&Button comes “Making Crystal Jewelry”. In this short volume new techniques in beading and working with crystal are shown in clear detailed photos and illustrations. If you’re a Swarovski fan, this book is for you!

BK733 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK664 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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BK727 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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BK665 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series EASY BEADED NECKLACES .................................... Whether you are just starting out or a longtime bead aficionado, we have no doubt you’ll garner a lot of compliments and many admiring looks with the stylish designs of Easy Beaded Necklaces. Here’s a gorgeous selection of necklaces and chokers. Presented through clear step-by-step photos and concise instructions, these projects will get creative juices flowing. From simply strung strands to multistrands of bead-woven beauties, readers will find a style for every day of the week. From the pages of Bead&Button magazine, the instructions have been tested for accuracy and clarity.

A Beadwork® Magazine Project Book BEAD IT WITH BEADWORK® 16 Beading Projects by Jean Campbell .................................... An invitation to take up beading, this book teaches beginners the essential techniques needed for bead success through wire working, stitching, and stringing. Create earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bags and much more! From the editor of the popular Beadwork magazine. BK954 Softcover, 32 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

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BK902 Softcover, 37 pages Sugg. Retail $8.95

BK708 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

A TREASURY OF BEADED JEWELRY Beads Strings Patterns for All Ages by Mary Ellen Harte .................................... The rich mix of culturally diverse seed bead patterns found in this book will satisfy the young beginner, the advanced worker and the holiday gift maker. The projects result in elegant, beautiful, and surprisingly fashionable pieces of jewelry you would be proud to wear on any occasion. From Zulus to Guaymis, from Guatemala to Egypt, here are large, graphic illustrations, of the threading patterns for a wide range of seed bead jewelry, from simple “Y” necklaces to elaborate Romanian collars. This book is a must for crafters working with seed beads as it provides many useful design concepts in its patterns for necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, belts, pouches and headbands.

Design Originals BEAUTIFUL BRACELETS .................................... For thousands of years people have loved to adorn themselves with beads and natural gems. These stunning bracelets combine the beauty of beads and the richness of natural stones. These jeweled treasures are so simple to make that even the novice jeweler will have a wonderful time making these unique pieces of art. Features 8 beaded bracelet projects with full color photos plus illustrations.

Design Originals NOVELTY NECKLACES 7 Beautiful Projects Fabulous Jewelry for Each Day of the Week! .................................... If you have never beaded anything before, get ready for the ultimate fun experience in jewelry making! Take a look at these instructions and you will see how simple it is to make gorgeous necklaces. Most of these can be completed in an evening, some in a couple of hours. Once you start wearing your unique collection, everyone will be asking what new boutique you have discovered. You will feel so good when you proclaim, “I made it myself!” Features 7 beaded necklace projects.

Design Originals RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BEADING 101 by Carole Rodgers .................................... Stunning projects made with simple right angle weave beading patterns. You’ll love making beaded baskets, ornaments, bottles, necklaces, amulet bags and jewelry! Carole Rodgers shows each step clearly for perfect results every time.

Design Originals ECLECTIC EARRINGS Fabulous Accents for Every Occasion! .................................... You can make stunning earrings with inexpensive materials and a few tools. Even if you are a beginner, following the instructions in this book will enable you to make any project that excites you. Welcome to the wonderful world of beading eclectic earrings. Features over a dozen projects with full color photos plus illustrations.

Design Originals HOME DECOR BEADS by Pam Hopwood & Mary Harrison .................................... Enhance beautiful bottles, stunning candles, lovely lamps. Create beaded tassels, snowflakes and lots more. Absolutely spectacular projects for romantic home decor.

BK707 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

BK5139 Softcover, 35 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BK710 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

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Design Originals FABULOUS FLORALS Beautiful Beaded Jewelry .................................... You can make stunning necklaces and brooches! Even if you are a beginner, following the instructions in this book will enable you to make any project that excites you. Make a jaw dropping necklace or keep it simple with a simple shimmering necklace. This book ranges from beginner to intermediate. Each project has step by step instructions to help you along the way. Features over a dozen projects with full color photos and plenty of exciting illustrations.

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BEADED GREETING CARDS by Margriet Kors .................................... Varnished copper wire is very popular with jewelry makers. In this book, the author shows that it is also very suitable for making wire figures which can be used to embellish handmade greeting cards. Combined with beads, these cards become little jewels! Includes techniques, materials list, and step by step instructions for projects based on 8 different themes.

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BK978 Softcover, 32 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

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BK709 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

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beaded jewelry & accessories BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series FOCAL BEAD NECKLACES .................................... Beaders can use stringing, basic wirework, as well as cord & memory wirework to showcase the great variety of beautiful focal beads available today. Whether beaders want to complement their centerpieces with a variety of seed and gemstone beads or allow them to shine elegantly unadorned, these projects will inspire them to get started.

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series BEAD IT! .................................... The ten projects in this booklet are easy and fun to make and appeal to girls 10-15 years old. Chokers, bracelets, and even hair accessories are easily within a beginner’s grasp as she follows along with our full-color “Basics” section, step-by-step photos, and clear instructions.

BK666 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK728 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series FAST AND FASHIONABLE EARRINGS .................................... Here’s a great assortment of fashionable earrings that can be made in no time at all. A full-color “Basics” section helps beginners get started. The step-by-step photos and clear instructions will help beaders complete each project with confidence.

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series SIMPLY STRINGING .................................... Use simple stringing techniques to create dazzling jewelry. This book contains nine wonderful projects that use a range of materials including glass beads, gemstones, silver accent beads and pendants, pearls, crystals, and more. From contemporary, classic to vintage look, this book will satisfy your own unique sensibilities and style.

BK714 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series EASY KNOTTING .................................... Knots are often used to accentuate beads. In Easy Knotting, readers will learn to create a variety of effects with just a few simple techniques. Whether making a classic pearl choker or an edgy suede necklace, the technique is easy to master, and best of all, it delivers great results.

BK731 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

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BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series BEAUTIFUL BRACELETS .................................... Bracelets are perfect accessories for almost any outfit. Sleek or chunky, crystals or leather, bracelets are all about variety. Beautiful Bracelets includes projects that cover a range of techniques – including stringing and basic wire-working – to produce jewelry pieces sure to accentuate a wardrobe.

BK730 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series RINGS AND BROOCHES .................................... Looking for a little something to add a flash or elegance to your outfit? Try slipping a sparkling ring on your finger or pinning a classic brooch to your sweater. You can make your own rings and brooches to accessorize any outfit, whether you’re looking for something big and bold for a night out or understated and sophisticated for the office. Using simple stringing and wireworking techniques, you can assemble a handful of beautiful beads and findings into a special piece. The “Basics” section will get you started with step by step photos and easy to understand instructions. Soon, you can create the perfect finishing touch – retro, whimsical, simple or flashy – to compliment any look

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series HOW TO BEAD .................................... Beading is a fun and rewarding activity – try it for yourself with this beginners guide! Learn a few simple techniques and you’ll be on your way to making fine accessories to match every mood and occasion. Learn about the necessary tools, materials and techniques used in beading. Practice with wire using inexpensive craft or copper wire before using trying precious metal wire. With a little practice and some patience, you’ll be making your own beaded creations in no time.

BK715 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK663 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

beaded jewelry & accessories BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series 101 BEST BEADING TIPS .................................... 101 Best Beading Tips contains 101 of the best tips, hints, shortcuts, and techniques derived from the BeadStyle magazine. From simple stringing shortcuts to organizational hints, the tips and suggestions come from hobbyists and professionals alike. The tips and hints will give beaders fresh new ideas to share with others in the beading community.

Annie’s Attic® BEADED DELIGHTS .................................... Spruce up your look with these fashionable beaded designs. This book will teach you to create elegant and trendy bracelets, necklaces and many more. There are nineteen wonderful projects that will inspire you to produce dazzling jewelry, which many will notice and envy!

BK507 Softcover, 32 pages Sugg. Retail $5.99

BK726 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

Annie’s Attic® BEAUTIFUL BEADED NECKLACES 13 Dazzling Crochet Necklaces to Cover Every Occasion .................................... Create amazing, one-of-a-kind crochet necklaces with this fantastic book! There are thirteen projects that cover every occasion. Combine your love of crochet with beading to produce necklaces that are sure to knock anyone off of their heels! BK614 Softcover, 14 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

EMBELLISHMENTS by Jane Sherwood .................................... This is a new technique for making earrings with copper or brass tops that are painted and embellished with sequins and rhinestones. They can be further embellished with dangle using beads and sequins. The advantage of working with 36 gauge copper or brass is that it can easily be cut with scissors, it is very light weight to wear and is very durable. These are lots of fun to make and even more fun to wear!

BK498 Softcover, 8 pages Sugg. Retail $4.95

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beaded jewelry & accessories Design Originals CRYSTALS WITH STRETCHY CORD by Deborah Campbell .................................... Create sparkling jewelry with genuine Swarovski crystals from Austria. Debbie Campbell gives all the tips and hints for working with Stretchy Cord and crystals to make lanyards, bracelets, earrings, amulet purses, butterflies and more.

BK3318 Softcover, 7 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

Design Originals BEST BOOK OF BEADING Jewelry, Bottles, Purses & Accessories by Janie Ray & Virginia Reynolds .................................... Create expensive looking fashion favorites with a romantic flair. Learn exactly how easy it is to bead high fashion amulet bags, earrings, bracelets and more with free needle, loom and netting techniques. Just follow the “never fail” instructions.

Design Originals ILLUSION JEWELRY by Joann Pearson & Delores Frantz .................................... Create floating “Illusion beads” funky pins, shiny earrings, elegant beads and more. Close up illustrations show easy steps to make each project.

BK3297 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

BeadStyle Books EASY BEADING,VOLUME 1 The Best Projects from the First Year of BeadStyle Magazine ................................... Easy Beading showcases the best projects from the first year of BeadStyle magazine together in one beautiful hardcover volume. Readers will find gorgeous design that can be made with all sorts of materials — glass beads, gemstones, pearls, crystals, metals, and more — in styles that range from classic to wild. Best of all, these fast, fun fashions require little more than stringing , crimping, and, in some cases, easy wirework. With more than 140 projects, Easy Beading contains inspiration that goes the distance. BeadStyle Books EASY BEADING,VOLUME 2 The Best Projects from the Second Year of BeadStyle Magazine .................................... Beaders know what they want: fast, easy, unique projects that can’t be found in stores. No wonder so many crafters are turning to beading not just as a pastime, but also as a means of self-expression. This book showcases the best projects from the second year of BeadStyle magazine. Readers will find gorgeous designs making use of the excellent selection of beads that are now widely available, including crystals, gemstones, glass, metal, and more. Best of all, these fast, fun fashions require little more than stringing and crimping. With more than 140 projects, Easy Beading, Volume 2 contains lasting inspiration.

BK32 Softcover, 32 pages Sugg. Retail $4.95

BK3011 Hardcover, 256 pages Sugg. Retail $29.95

BK3012 Hardcover, 256 pages Sugg. Retail $29.95

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BK3298 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

JEWELRY MADE OF BEAD CORD by Griffin (Schinle Perlseiden GmbH) .................................... Bead and jewelled necklaces and bracelets are amongst the oldest forms of adornment known to mankind. A necklace strung together properly is always a delightful and aesthetically pleasing object. At the same time a well composed string of beads is a work of art requiring manual skill and an eye for detail. This brochure tells you how to do it properly with Griffin Bead Cord, and describes the techniques, possibilities and tools required.

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BK3275 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

Design Originals ITTY BITTY BEADYS Wire & Bead Characters for Earrings, Pins & Hair Clips! by Mary Harrison .................................... Simple techniques for shaping, bending and coiling colored wire make these pins, earrings and hair clips great projects for a rainy day. Add a few assorted glass beads to make every project colorful. Includes information on which wires , beads, & pliers to use. Six exciting projects: Mirror Image Babies, Spring Babies, Little People, Friends with Connections, Things with Wings, & Angels.

BeadStyle Books EASY BEADING,VOLUME 3 The Best Projects from the Third Year of BeadStyle Magazine .................................... Leslie Weiss takes you into the fun world of beading with simple projects you can complete in no time at all. Easy Beading, Volume 3 features the best projects from the third year of BeadStyle magazine in a beautiful hardcover volume. Readers will find gorgeous designs that make use of the excellent selection of beads and jewelry-making materials now widely available. With more than 85 projects, it contains lasting inspiration and styles that range from classic to trendy.

BK2555 Hardcover, 256 pages Sugg. Retail $29.95

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BK2554 Hardcover, 512 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

BK2353 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

MAKING DESIGNER GEMSTONE AND PEARL JEWELRY by Tammy Powley .................................... This book shows you how to create the latest jewelry fashions with a few readily available tools and some basic jewelry-making techniques. With special insights on the folklore and healing powers associated with the various gemstones, each project provides readers with a unique angle for making gem and design choices for their creations. Each design also includes variation ideas and professional tips to ensure stellar results. Styles range from timeless and elegant to bold and ornate, featuring designs for chokers, necklaces, lariats, bracelets, anklets, earrings, body jewelry, and more!

BEADS CHIC (PINK SPINE) (Japanese Language) .................................... Japanese language books are in great demand for their impressive step by step instructions and unusual projects. The Beads Chic series highlights the works of some of the hottest Japanese jewelry designers. Projects include scores of the beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, earrings, and hair accessories which the Japanese language books have become known for.

MAKING DESIGNER SEED 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 a designer flair. Both beginner and skilled jewelry makers will find this book helpful and inspiring.

BEADED JEWELRY Create Your Own Style by Maya Brenner .................................... Beaded Jewelry will inspire the “beader” in you! Filled with beautiful colors photographs, this book consists of many projects, ranging from beginner’s level to advance. Bead, bead stringing material and tool checklists and descriptions are also included to make your stringing experience simpler. Basic techniques and tips are also given throughout the book. In addition, the Troubleshooting section has an excellent source of advice on jewelry cleaning, repair and recycling.

BK2524 Softcover, 71 pages Sugg. Retail $25.00

BK2523 Softcover, 79 pages Sugg. Retail $25.00

BK2553 Softcover, 224 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BEADS CHIC (BLUE SPINE) (Japanese Language) .................................... Japanese language books are in great demand for their impressive step-by-step instructions and unusual projects. The Beads Chic series highlights the works of some of the hottest Japanese jewelry designers. Projects include scores of the beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, broaches, earrings, and hair accessories which the Japanese language books have become known for.

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MAKING DESIGNER MIXED MEDIA & MEMORY JEWELRY Fun and Experimental Techniques and Materials for the Home Studio by Tammy Powley .................................... Boutiques and department stores are filled with jewelry featuring charms, photos, fibers, shells, recycled materials, and other exciting embellishments. This book teaches home crafters new tricks and techniques to expand the styles of fashion jewelry they create with beads and other materials. Compiled by Tammy Powley, the book includes the work of many exciting jewelry artists who are breaking new ground using mixed media materials and techniques in their work, along with step-by-step instructions.

BK2539 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BK2545 Softcover, 180 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

BEADING WITH CABOCHONS Simple Techniques for Beautiful Jewelry by Jamie Cloud Eakin .................................... With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It’s the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons–a flat piece of rock or mineral–that covers all the basics, as well as providing a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.

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BK2301 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

THE PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO BEADING & MAKING JEWELLERY by Ann Kay and Lucinda Ganderton .................................... This is a fantastic compendium of creative and original projects, featuring techniques and more than 175 unique handcrafted personal and home accessories to make. Learn the techniques of beadwork, machine embroidery, leatherwork, feltmaking, rag rug-making, ribboncraft, enameling, wirework, metalwork, clay, mosaics and glass, papercrafts and woodwork. Each craft is fully explained, with every technique used presented in photographic step-by-step format. A concise history of each craft is included alongside a gallery of inspirational work by leading craftspeople. Each project is graded for level of ability and all are shown in more than 1700 fabulous photos.

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BK2966 Softcover, 200 pages Sugg. Retail $29.99

BK2788 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

PROFESSIONAL BEAD STRINGING MADE EASY by Susan Lee-Pullen .................................... Nice, basic 16-page instructional booklet teaching basic techniques for the beginning beader. Covers findings, tools, wire cable, leather, silk/nylon cards, wire & chain, memory wire and elastic.

BEADWORK Home Decorating with Beads by Lisa Brown .................................... For both the novice and the more experienced beadworker, Beadwork is brimming with beautiful ideas to add a luxurious and unusual touch of decorative style to your home. All projects are presented in an illustrated format, with beautiful photographs of the finished articles as part of a coordinated interior design. Projects include bead curtains, lampshades, a tapestry, tie-backs and more!

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BEADING TECHNIQUES by Sara Withers & Stephanie Burnham .................................... Focusing on the dazzling decorative possibilities of beadwork, this book provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques – all illustrated with more than 400 diagrams and photographs. Readers will learn both traditional and contemporary bead crafts, such as bead weaving, stringing, wirework, and strand-knotting. Practical projects reveal how to add detail, texture, color, and originality to garments and accessories. An extensive glossary section demystifies common names and stitches, while the 50-page gallery section highlights an inspirational selection of bead jewelry and embroidery from around the world.

THE BEADED OBJECT Making Gorgeous Flowers & Other Decorative Accents by Mary Jo Hiney .................................... Tired of the same old decorative accents? Bored with jewelry that you see everywhere? Try fashioning an array of glamorous beaded objects that are also tremendously enjoyable to craft. Learn to make gorgeous flowers, butterfly pins, decorative bottles and much more. Includes over 30 projects and a brief introduction to 7 of today’s most talented bead artisans.

Reader’s Digest THE BIG BOOK OF WEEKEND BEADING Everything You Need to Know to Create Over 30 Fast and Stylish Projects .................................... Presenting over 30 amazing projects, plus a wealth of inspiration, this book will soon have you hooked on these one-of-a-kind beaded delights. Each chapter covers all the beading basics and contains clear explanations of tools and materials. Also included are detailed demonstrations of skills, from how to begin and finish threading, to using a loom.

THE ART & CRAFT OF MAKING JEWELRY A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques by Joanna Gollberg .................................... Packed with hundreds of color how-to photographs, images of contemporary work, and time-tested tips, this spectacular guide will become an essential addition to every jeweler’s library. All the basics are comprehensively covered; sawing, piercing, and soldering metal – along with advanced skills such as granulation, enameling, stone setting, and simple casting. Every unique project reinforces the techniques. Create the stunning Bubbles Brooch by hollow-forming silver, adding pearls and attaching pin findings. A must-have for making jewelry!

TYING GLASS BEAD FLIES by Joe J. Warren .................................... A wonderful book for both the fly fisherman and beader alike! Joe Warren accidentally “discovered” glass beads while waiting for his wife in a local craft store. By experimenting with a variety of bead colors and sizes, he perfected tying glass bead flies for his fishing adventures. Joe shows you the best hooks and beads to use, the most effective tools and accessories, different beads and the techniques used for incorporating them into fly tying, tons of tips, and hundreds of fly patterns for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Beads will now excite the entire family! Features hundreds of color photos.

BK295 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $2.95

BK2749 Hardcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $27.95

BK2608 Hardcover, 176 pages Sugg. Retail $26.95

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BK1224 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

THE BEADER’S BIBLE 350 Great Charts for Beadweavers by Claire Crouchley .................................... This book contains 350 fabulous bead designs with applications for purses, pins, jewelry, curtain tiebacks, napkin rings, picture frames and more. It’s packed with designs for loom and off-loom weaving. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide beaders through the core techniques. Each design is charted in full color with realistic bead graphics, and also includes a photo of the finished piece.

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BK2783 Hardcover, 176 pages Sugg. Retail $27.95

BK2594 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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The Impatient Beader

The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired!

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Margot Potter Fifty sassy, fun and easy beaded jewelry projects including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

Margot Potter The sequel to The Impatient Beader shows how to find instant inspiration for beading projects in everyday objects.

Gabriella Sellors Techniques for creating charm jewelry, chains and clasps from inexpensive materials.

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.5 x 11 ISBN 1581807627 • Book #BK2047

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.5 x 11 ISBN 1581808542 • Book #BK2064

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.5 x 8.5 ISBN 1581808976 • Book #BK2057

Big Bead Jewelry

Beautiful Beaded Rings

Simply Beautiful Beading

It’s All About the Beads

Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell Techniques for creating glamorous jewelry using chunky gemstones in a modern, organic approach.

Veronique Narcy, Marielle Eloy, Dominique Mabileau, Isabelle Delhaye Thirty stunning beaded rings in a variety of shapes and styles.

Heidi Boyd The newest bead styles and fashions are featured in 40 affordable projects.

Barbara Case Basic to advanced beading techniques for making all kinds of jewelry.

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.25 x 10.875 ISBN 1-58180-896-8 • Book #BK2038

$12.99 • 64 pgs • 8.5 x 11 ISBN 0715322931 • Book #BK1260

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.5 x 11 ISBN 1581805632 • Book #BK1778

$19.99 • 128 pgs • 8.5 x 11 ISBN 0715322842 • Book #BK1823

beaded jewelry & accessories THE ART & SOUL OF GLASS BEADS by Susan Ray & Richard Pearce .................................... Embark on a journey with 14 bead artists as they create 30 projects and share their passion for their craft along the way. Author Susan Ray takes you beyond the ordinary stringing process and into the inventive realm using the individual artist’s beads to create fine jewelry and beaded accessories. Step-bystep instructions, clear illustrations, and stirring photography show how you can create stunning jewelry and more!

BEADS MOTIF (Japanese Language) .................................... Learn new techniques in Japanese Beading Motifs! The Japanese bring us this amazing book featuring a variety of projects perfect for the novice or experienced beginner! Plenty of diagrams assist with the language barrier.

BEADED ELEGANCE Timeless Designs for Elegant Necklaces by Cheryl Assemi .................................... Make an unforgettable event even more special by wearing an heirloom necklace you’ve created yourself. Beaded Elegance includes step by step instructions filled with full color graphics and diagrams for twelve elegant necklaces. Designs range from casual to formal and rated by degree of difficulty.

FASHION JEWELRY TO MAKE YOURSELF by Renate Bosshart .................................... Individual and eye-catching fashion jewelry does not have to be expensive. Renate Bossert instructs the making of more than a hundred beautiful designs that combine easily found materials and simple techniques to create unique jewelry. These projects range from the simple to the extravagant, and from lighthearted to noble.

BK2426 Softcover, 34 pages Sugg. Retail $24.00

BK2451 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

BK2422 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

BEADED ELEGANCE II by Cheryl Assemi .................................... The long anticipated follow up to the popular title Beaded Elegance (BK2462)! Features 10 sets of matching necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Features the use of lots of 3mm Swarovski biconal beads, pearls, Czech glass and Japanese seed beads. Full color, non-glare pages throughout. A “must have” for all of your book buying customers. BK2433 Softcover, 34 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEADING TECHNIQUES by Jane Davis .................................... Beads can go everywhere, from intricate home decor accents to dazzling jewelry. Learn how to create unique, beaded works of art yourself in this complete guide of beading techniques. Even if you have never worked with beads before, you’ll quickly learn how to bead like the pros. After introducing basic terms and tools, Jane Davis guides you through more than a dozen techniques, and you will complete samples to reinforce the skill learned.Techniques include; Brick & Ladder stitch, Peyote stitch, Loomwork, Wirework, Knitting, Tambourwork, Tatting, and Crochet.

BK2410 Softcover, 157 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BK2462 Softcover, 34 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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CRYSTAL BEAD ACCESSORIES (Japanese Language) .................................... If you enjoy crystal beaded jewelry and accessories then this new Japanese language title is the one for you. A “rainbow” of rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, straps, and more. A great title for fans of Swarovski beads.

BK2432 Softcover, 71 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

ADORNED WRISTS by Marcia Katz .................................... Adorned Wrists presents innovative bracelet designs for all beading levels. Bracelets are worked in basic bead weaving stitches and then surface embellished to add elegance. The patterns are very versatile, offering the creative beader a choice of techniques for most projects, and variations of style for some.

BK2380 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $23.95

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BK2375 Hardcover, 176 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

BK2238 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.99

COMPLETE BEADING Jewelry & Accessories by Jema Hewitt .................................... Ideal for anyone interested in beading and jewelry making, this book features 30 beadwork projects for all levels of skill. Over 300 color photos and clear instructive captions guide the reader through every part of the project, allowing for success every time. These craft ideas, which include bracelets, earrings, tiaras, and bags, will inspire and delight beaders of all skill levels.

THE BEAUTIFUL BEADED HOME by Anne Cox .................................... Discover new and exciting beading projects! There are 44 projects that will help you make many decorative accessories, from baskets to coat hooks. Each includes a materials and tools list to make your beading experience simple and easy.

BUTTON JEWELRY Over 25 Original Designs for Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets and More by Sara Withers .................................... This is a tantalizing collection of bead and button projects to inspire and desire. It shows you how vintage and new buttons in a wide range of materials can be combined with rocaille, crystal beads and pearls to maximum effect. It includes projects such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, barrettes, corsages, hair slides and cufflinks – all presented in easy-to-follow steps and clear photographic sequences. A chapter on jewelry making techniques shows you how to achieve a truly professional finish.

BEADING VINTAGE STYLE JEWELRY Easy Projects with Elegant Heirloom Appeal by Marty Stevens Heebner & Christine Calla .................................... Vintage style is now – and with its rich colors and classic designs, timeless romanticism and old-world elegance, it’s the look that every jewelry maker and wearer craves. These 50 eye-catching and wide ranging beaded projects show exactly why. Even those who have never strung a bead or looped a wire before can make these in no time, thanks to the authors’ easy-to-follow guidance and clever ideas for giving old pieces a chic makeover. Helpful tips, variations, and historical tidbits are scattered throughout, providing additional insight.

STEP-BY-STEP BEADSTRINGING

BK2361 Hardcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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This superb text covers everything step-bystep, including bead weaving, loom work, embroidery, knitting, macrame and crochet, wire work, drilling, sawing, annealing and soldering. Features detailed appendices including invaluable bead & metal charts, stone tests, care & cleaning techniques, and the use of adhesives. Over 300 illustrations and exceptional photos. #BK1295 • 152 pages, measures 8.5" x 11" • An indispensable reference!

SIMPLY STUNNING BEADED JEWELRY by Donatella Ciotti .................................... Fantastically designed rings, luminous earrings, sumptuous spiral necklaces, stunning pendants, dazzling bracelets, and multi-layered chokers: that’s only a small sampling of the magnificent beaded pieces inside this big book. Sparkling images of gorgeous jewelry provide the inspiration to start creating; detailed and well-illustrated instructions provide the knowledge. There are lists and explanations of all the tools, beads, and crystals; easy to follow directions for every technique from threading to interweaving; and a jewel box worth of projects. Swarovski pendants glimmer; a crystalspray ring shimmers; and bejeweled scarves gleam.

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BK2363 Hardcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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A Complete Illustrated Professional Approach Expert instruction with over one hundred detailed drawings. Practical step-by-step techniques written by a dedicated teacher/jeweler. Recommended for both beginners and working jewelers. Includes supply list and an appendix with bead terminology; standard measurements; charts; and how to figure the number of beads needed for each job. #BK69 • 45 pages, measures 5.5" x 8.5" • Thousands of satisfied readers since 1985!

BEADING WITH CRYSTALS Beautiful Jewelry Simple Techniques by Katherine D. Aimone & Jean Campbell .................................... Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker’s material of choice. They’re the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework (looping, wrapping, coiling). Then they’re ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners.

BK2364 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BK2370 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BK3014 Softcover, 90 pages Sugg. Retail $29.95

BK2323 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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BK1541 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

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BK2223 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $22.95

TIARAS How to Make with Beads and Wire by Hana Glover and Robin Bellingham .................................... Make a tiara in your own unique style! This book contains fifteen tiara projects in various styles. The step-by-step directions and photo instructions will make your creative experience fun and simple. In addition, the “Five Star” system will help you figure out which projects are best to start with. The list of the necessary basic tools and materials for each projects are also included.

BEADS, BUTTONS, AND BIJOUX 58 Original Designs for Making Rings, Necklaces, and Bracelets by Nathalie Delhaye .................................... Create a boutique’s worth of charming designer gems — simply, quickly, and easily! The book offers 58 projects for creating rings, necklaces, bracelets, and pins from such simple materials as seed beads, glass and plastic beads, buttons, sequins, charms, and found objects. Each project is presented with simple, clear instructions and is accompanied by a list of required materials and full-color, step-by-step illustrations. Beautiful photographs, extraordinary designs, and concise, easy-to-follow directions make the book a delight to use, and a chapter devoted specifically to materials explains the essential tools and supplies needed for making jewelry.

CROWNS & TIARAS Add a Little Sparkle, Glitter & Glamour to Every Day by Kerri Judd and Danyel Montecinos .................................... For the world’s best mom, cherished girlfriend, or diva in need of adoration, this royal volume presents more than 35 projects for a proper coronation. Written in the sparkly spirit of celebration, its fabulous creations are adorned with everything from silk flowers to glitter and beads, and fashioned from bases made of wire, paper, cardboard, or even a store-bought headband. Add glamour to girl’s night out with glimmering tiaras crafted from salvaged costume jewelry. Make a Sweet 16 unforgettable with a gold filigree crown. Each one is fit for a real princess, and appears in a shimmering close-up shot.

GET YOUR SPARKLE ON Create and Wear the Gems That Make You Shine by Lindsay Cain with Sarah B. Weir .................................... Lindsay Cain, owner of “Femmegems” design-yourown jewelry boutiques, makes high-fashion fantasies a reality with step-by-step instructions for creating brilliant earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more – all of which would cost a fortune if bought in a store. On top of the 25 divinely easy projects, she’s packed the pages with loads of advice on finding a unique personal style, re-purposing forgotten hand-medowns, and recreating jewelry box buried treasures. With a hip attitude and juicy insider tips, Lindsay has included looks for everyone. Prepsters, princesses, glamour girls, beach babes, brides, and more, will all be inspired to created unique, sophisticated pieces for themselves or to give to friends.

BEADING WITH GEMSTONES by Valerie MacCarthy .................................... Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite.

READY SET BEAD Learn to Bead With 20 Hot Projects by Judith Durant .................................... Ready, Set, Bead provides new beaders with everything they need to create 20 easy projects they’ll love to wear. The step-by-step instruction begins at the beginning, with basic beading techniques (how to string, crimp, knot, and wrap) and an overview of beads, thread, needles, and findings. Readers will learn simple stitches (peyote, brick, and square) and several specialty techniques knitting, crocheting, and macrame, too! They'll be ready to add sparkle and style to their world with beaded flip-flops, bracelets, pillows, bags, blue jeans, and more.

SIMPLY PEARLS by Nancy Alden .................................... In Simply Pearls, Nancy Alden shows us how to create, update, and wear fine pearl jewelry. Part project manual, part style guide, it’s perfect for the Holly Golightly in all of us. Whether you prefer a classic single strand or a funky combination of pearls and semi-precious materials, this book shows you how to create jewelry pieces that are easy to make, yet look both rich and professional.

TWO HOUR BEADED PROJECTS by Ann Benson .................................... Over 200 beaded designs for jewelry, hair, fabric, and decor are included. Learn to make charm bottles, vases, gloves, velvet rose ribbon barrettes, lucky elephant necklaces, and much much more. Create these and hundreds more beautiful projects in 2 hours or less.

BK2229 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $25.95

BK1768 Softcover, 120 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK2235 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $22.95

BK2489 Softcover, 127 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

beaded jewelry & accessories BEADS ACCESSORY (Japanese Language) .................................... Dozens of examples of crystal beaded pendants, rings, and accessories reflect the growing Swarovski crystal craze currently taking place in Japan. Projects will add sparkle to any beaders jewelry collection.

BK2224 Softcover, 82 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1770 Hardcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

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EXQUISITE BEADED JEWELRY Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs by Lynda S. Musante .................................... This fantastic guide to creating jewelry with beads will intrigue crafters of all skill levels! 15 projects for creating gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins and more are included, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Each project is designed to challenge the crafter while teaching new techniques and encouraging creativity. Includes clear step-bystep instructions along with over 100 fantastic color photos and illustrations to guide the reader through each project with ease.

BK1266 Softcover, 20 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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BK2215 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.99

VINTAGE-STYLE BEADED JEWELRY 35 Beautiful Projects Using Old and New Materials by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell .................................... Learn how to form 35 delightful designs so you can create your very own modern heirlooms! Includes tips on how to work with found objects, find out here how to transform favorite but damaged costume jewelry and thrift store treasures into precious pieces to cherish forever. Includes clear step-by-step projects so that even the beginner can produce stunning results. Projects include crystal and bead earrings, ceramic brooches, and sparkle bracelets.

Lilly’s Magic Bead™ Books TECHNIQUES OF BEAD SCULPTURE© Volume One, Second Edition by Lillian Todaro .................................... Bead Sculpture will open up a whole new world and freedom in bead work for you. It will free you from counting, mistakes, and tradition. These techniques in part or combination can be used to create anything you want. The beads are your bricks and you are the architect. You can make anything out of beads! So free your mind and enjoy!

BK948 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

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BK2217 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.99

LOVABLE BEADED CREATURES by Anja Freese .................................... From penguins to anteaters, butterflies to kangaroos, witches on broomsticks to wizards with magic wands, these charming beaded projects are colorful, challenging, and original. The appealing variety features creatures of the sea, air, forest, and, of course, the imagination. Some, including a fun honeybear holding a hive with a bee on top, are beautifully lifelike, and they make great toys, hanging ornaments, jewelry, or display pieces. The detail on each one is amazing too: a red-bearded Viking sits in a dragon boat, carrying his shield and holding oars to row. Best of all, they’re easy to craft, with all the information on techniques and materials thoroughly outlined in photos and diagrams, and accompanied by professional tips.

Lilly’s Magic Bead™ Books SPIRAL BANGLE BRACELET© Using Peyote Spiral Stitch, Second Edition by Lillian Todaro .................................... “This particular design evolved from many sources over the years. I developed the design and techniques, improved them, and have taken the spiral to a new level, applying it to a wide variety of jewelry applications. After you make and have mastered the bracelet, try making spiral earrings, necklaces, sculptures, and beads. This technique has endless possibilities on its own or in combination with other techniques.” – L. Todaro

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BK2060 Softcover, 140 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK2086 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

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BK2045 Hardcover, 512 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

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BK2059 Softcover, 95 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

THE JOY OF BEADING More than 50 Easy Projects for Jewelry, Flowers, Decor, Accessories by Anna Borelli .................................... Beaded earrings are nice. Beaded necklaces are nice too. So are beaded bracelets. The Joy of Beading shows how to make all of those pretty things, in more than 2 dozen jewelry projects. But this book also takes beading in exciting new directions, showing how to make a dozen different flowers and plants, and how to use beading to create beaded picture frames, lampshades, scarves, wreaths, and many more innovative decorative accents and accessories! Crystal-clear, step-by-step photos and directions make every beading technique accessible. Projects are simple enough to appeal to beginners, yet sophisticated enough for more advanced crafters.

FABULOUS JEWELRY FROM FOUND OBJECTS Creative Projects, Simple Techniques by Marthe Le Van .................................... After exploring the exquisite ideas and 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewelry collection, you’ll never look at “found items” the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects, from electrical wire to soda cans, and uncovering their vast potential for beauty. Begin by examining various metal types and forms, and the techniques for shaping and cold-connecting them. Select from a range of surface finishing treatments, and find out about special skills often used for working with stones, shells, plastic, wood, and bone. The wildly creative pieces include a driftwood brooch, a bracelet with wooden game pieces, and a pendant featuring old boat charts.

BIG BOOK OF BEAUTIFUL BEADS Over 100 Beading Projects You Can Make by KP Books .................................... More than 150 projects such as beaded earrings and necklaces, handbags and floral arrangements are covered in step-by-step detail and demonstrated in 400+ beautiful color photos and illustrations. As part of elaborate gifts or as a means of adding character to current home furnishings, this reference gives beaders more ideas and more expertise than any other beading resource. Includes a checklist format of necessary tools and supplies.

CHARMED 50 Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings to Make and Give by Gabriella Sellors .................................... Sprinkled with pearls, hearts, stars, and gemstones full of symbolism, a charm bracelet is the ultimate in meaningful jewelry. Here readers will find a wide range of charm bracelets inspired jewelry projects including necklaces, earrings, rings, ankle and belly chains, and accessories for cell phones, zippers, bags and more. From creating chains and clasps to designing your own charms, you will learn techniques for creating their own jewelry using a variety of inexpensive materials.

DARE TO BEAD by Heather Laithwaite .................................... “Dare to Bead” shows you how to create stunning jewelry and other items from the vast range of beads available. The focus is on off-loom weaving – joining beads by means of various techniques and turning them into something beautiful: from tassel fob to table mat, from bracelet to bookmark. The techniques include basic ropes, tassels and lariats, brick stitch and peyote in various applications and combinations. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs of all finished main projects, as well as alternative styles and color schemes, “Dare to Bead” also offers loads of suggestions for variations.

100 BEADED JEWELRY DESIGNS Easy-to-bead Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, and More by Stephanie Burnham .................................... This book presents 100 gorgeous projects so you can easily find the look you want, from the summery Daisy Chain or Petal Rope necklaces to the fall festivities Fringed Pendant or Pearl Lozenge necklace, including up-to-the-minute earring designs, sophisticated chokers, and the newest trend in brooches. Learn threading, knitting, weaving, stitching, knotting, netting, and finishing, along with fun stringing ideas and more. Includes materials and tools list and notation of finished size for each project.

BRILLIANT BEADING by Anna Morgant .................................... Brilliant Beading by has 15 step-by-step home decor projects that use beads to add beauty, interest, and sparkle to everyday items. Easy project has beautiful photography and easy-to-follow instructions.

BEADING FOR THE SOUL Inspired Designs from 23 Contemporary Artists by Deborah Cannarella .................................... This book takes beading to deeper levels with 26 amazing projects from an eclectic and talented group of contemporary designers plus their personal stories about each creation. You’ll find necklaces, bracelets, wall hangings, bags and more. Step by step instructions and illustrations encourage beaders to adapt, borrow, and combine techniques in ways that are most meaningful to them.

BK2052 Softcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

BK2057 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

BK2053 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

BK2058 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

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MODERN JEWELRY FROM MODULAR PARTS Easy Projects Using Readymade Components by Marthe Le Van .................................... Everyone can make stylish contemporary jewelry with ease! This beginner’s guide holds the key: simply take widely available manufactured metal parts (hollow tubes, solid rods, precut perforated sheets) and arrange them in repeating patterns that develop into complex designs. The techniques – filing, drilling, piercing, cold connecting, soldering – are simple, and step-by-step photos capture every essential stage of the construction process. Today’s most innovative designers, including Christine Dhein, Kristin Lora, and Amy Tavern, contribute to the 25 projects, and the variety of metals and colors showcased in their pieces yield stunning results.

SO EASY... BEADING Learn to Bead with 25 Great Projects by Liz Thorton and Jean Power .................................... This book is the perfect introduction to a very popular craft. The helpful, stand-up easel format, with step-by-step photos, enables the beader to master the techniques and steps required to create an exciting range of projects. Over twenty-five attractive and simple items, especially geared for the beginner, include a leather thong necklace, a fun safety pin-and-bead bracelet, three different easy earring projects and a colorful beaded necklace. Hundreds of close-up photos of each technique and project, clear instructions, as well as tip boxes throughout ensure great results. You’ll find all the basics needed to get started, and more!

STEP-BY-STEP BEAD STRINGING A Complete Illustrated Professional Approach by Ruth F. Poris .................................... This handbook was written as a starting point for learning the basic skills of stringing and restringing beads. Instructions are fully illustrated and may be followed step-by step. Explains all the basic techniques for working beads, from simple inexpensive wood, plastic or glass, to gemstones and pearls.

BIG BEAD JEWELRY 35 Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Projects by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell .................................... Returning to mainstream fashion, chunky jewels are everywhere. This guide features techniques for creating glamorous but reliable jewelry using real and faux gemstones in a modern, organic approach. With 35 easy-to-make jewelry pieces and various techniques and expert tips, crafters of all skill levels will enjoy making these chunky, fashionable beading projects.

BK1769 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK2038 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

BK69 Softcover, 45 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

Ondori ART OF ANTIQUE BEADING .................................... This book introduces chic accessories and bags with an antique style theme. The detailed drawings and diagrams are clear and easy to follow. designs include necklaces, chokers, bracelets, pendants, rings, earrings, broaches, barrettes, bags, pochettes, and pouches. Each item can be made with some common tools, the materials listed in this book, and a few basic techniques. the methods are illustrated so that you can understand them at a glance. The completed designs are elegant unique accessories that will be treasured personal items or gifts.

BK2031 Softcover, 88 pages Sugg. Retail $19.00

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SIMPLY MODERN JEWELRY by Danielle Fox .................................... Danielle Fox, editor of Stringing magazine, shares her expertise on how to create simple yet unforgettable accessories for the modern DIY crowd with this quick & easy guide to making fashionable necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that express personal style. Learn to select beads, colors, and findings to achieve project success from start to finish. Basic techniques covered in the book include stringing, crimping, use of jump rings, wireworking, and knotting, and each project lists materials, tools, finished size of project, level of difficulty, technique, and complete step-by-step instructions and photos. All 30 projects reflect a modern design sensibility for creating fashionable, boutique-quality jewelry.

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beaded jewelry & accessories THE BEADED BRACELET Seven Designs with Full Color Instructions by Yvonne Rivero .................................... Learn to make these bracelets, seven designs with easy to follow step by step full color instructions. using 3mm, 4mm, & 6mm firepolish beads, seed beads and delica beads. Stitches include netting and right angle weave.

VICTORIAN AND VARIATIONS by Suzanne Cooper .................................... Features 52 projects with bead-by-bead instructions for all skill levels. Includes patterns for neck-laces, earrings and bracelets ranging from simple to elaborate. The pieces are shown in black as well as pearls to evoke a Victorian feel, but Ms. Cooper encourages beaders to experiment with colors for a festive look. “The variations are limited only by your imagination!”

BK1931 Softcover, 31 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1951 Softcover, 44 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

THE BEADED BRACELET II Eight Designs with Full Color Instructions by Yvonne Rivero .................................... Eight new designs incorporating Fire Polished Glass and seed beads. Includes bracelet projects for those who enjoy macrame and wire. Designs use both Mastex cord, and 18 through 26 gauge German craft wire.

THE BEADED BRACELET III Seven Designs with Full Color Instructions by Yvonne Rivero .................................... Seven great designs featuring fire polished glass and seed beads, using a needle and thread. There are color photos, step-by-step instructions and color illustrations for each project. Also included are helpful hints on supplies and how to use them.

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COMPLETE BEADING FOR BEGINNERS by Karen Rempel .................................... Simple, easy-to-follow directions that show you how to make necklaces, earrings, embroidered clothing, dream catchers and barrettes. Include numerous diagrams, a trouble shooting guide, information on basic tools and materials, and inspirational tips.

BK1981 Softcover, 158 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK2148 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.95

Accent On: BEADED ORNAMENT COVERS by Karen DeSousa .................................... This 28 page book contains 4 beautiful designs plus variations suitable for the beginner to advanced beader. The instructions are easy to follow and the large diagrams are in full color, making them easy to understand. Ornament designs include: The Tiffany, The Fiesta, The Frozen Fiesta, Trellis and Leaves (3 variations), The Ruffled Lace.

BK1906 Softcover, 30 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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DESIGNING JEWELRY WITH GLASS BEADS by Stephanie Sersich .................................... Stephanie Sersich, a lampwork artist and jewelry designer known for her adventurous use of color, shares her insights, inspirations, and special methods for success. Learn her process for creating great jewelry by starting with a primer on the different types of glass beads and how they are made. Then explore creativity with key principles of design including repetition, balance, contrast, texture, and color, all discussed in an accessible, conversational writing style illustrated with beautiful photographs. Features 20 dazzling step-by-step projects incorporating a variety of beading techniques from simple to complex. The projects are fully illustrated and include wirework, stringing, sewing, and a variety of knotting techniques. Readers will build their skills by progressing through the projects and using the design tips in each project to make unique variations.

Accent On: THE CELESTIAL SERIES Beaded Ornament Covers by Karen DeSousa .................................... This 28 page book contains 4 beautiful designs plus variations suitable for the beginner to advanced beader. The instructions are easy to follow and the large diagrams are in full color, making them easy to understand. Ornament designs include: The Aurora Borealis, The Orion, The Corona and The Bellatrix. BK1782 Softcover, 28 pages Retail $17.95

beaded jewelry & accessories Accent On: THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Beaded Ornament Covers by Karen DeSousa .................................... Features four new and beautiful, variable designs for all skill levels: Romanoff & Yasmin (Advanced), Chinese Lantern (Intermediate), and Patriot (Beginner). Includes full-color diagrams and stepby-step photos, as well as helpful hints.

THE BEADECKED ORNAMENT, BOOK 1 Patterns to Beadweave for Ornament Covers by Laura Jansen .................................... Decorate your Christmas tree ornaments with beautiful beaded covers. Basic supplies, helpful hints, & patterns for the beginner and advanced beader.

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Accent On: THE STRATA SERIES Beaded Ornament Covers by Karen DeSousa .................................... Ms. DeSousa’s 4th book is “...all about layers. Layers of beads, layers of ornaments, layers of color. This book features four new exciting designs that are the basis for many more. Lots of variations and suggestions for variations. Many ways to resize for different ornament sizes and shapes.” Patterns include “Snowman”, “Vivaldi”, “Pineapple Lace”, “Whirl-A-Gig” and more. Features full color throughout.

THE BEADECKED ORNAMENT, BOOK 2 Patterns to Beadweave for Ornament Covers by Laura Jansen .................................... This is the first sequel to The Beaded Ornaments. Decorate your Christmas tree ornaments with 6 new patterns. Includes both b&w and color images of the inspirational new designs. This edition is sure to make your holidays even brighter!

Accent On: EXOTIC ORNAMENTS Beaded Ornament Covers by Karen DeSousa .................................... Four beautiful new designs, each with multiple variations. Think Carnivale, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, beaded lace from the Russian heartlands (Tatiana), and crystal laden aviaries (Flamenco))

THE BEADECKED ORNAMENT, BOOK 3 Patterns to Beadweave for Ornament Covers by Laura Jansen .................................... The third volume in the Beaded Ornament series is now here! Learn to make seven new Christmas tree ornaments. Includes both black & white and color images of the inspirational designs.

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THE BEADECKED ORNAMENT, BOOK 4 Patterns to Beadweave for Ornament by Laura Jansen .................................... The latest addition to this popular ornament series. 40 pages of detailed instruction for nine new ornament patterns, including two “hot air balloons.” Spiral bound for desktop use.

BK1431 Softcover, 40 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

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THE BEADED ORNAMENT by Yvonne Rivero .................................... A wonderful book to prepare for the holiday season. Four unique designs with full color instructions and diagrams. Designs include; Queen of Hearts, Western Star, Carousel, and Garden. Complete list of materials needed is included along with helpful hints and suggestions to guide you through each project.

BK1938 Softcover, 31 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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BEAD FANTASIES by Takako Samejima .................................... Ms. Samejima is the author of several Japanese beadcraft books and her jewelry is often featured in Japanese fashion magazines. Her first book in English, Bead Fantasies features over seventy of her most original and dazzling designs, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, hair ornaments, cell phone straps, and eyeglass chains. Each design includes detailed instructions for creating the jewelry, supplemented by small color photographs and detailed color drawings. For the novice, there are descriptions of the beads used to make the jewelry, beading supplies, and some lessons covering basic beadstringing, beadweaving and finishing techniques.

THE BEADER’S COMPANION, REVISED EDITION by Judith Durant & Jean Campbell .................................... For years this handy manual has been the most valuable tool in the beader’s toolbox, and now it’s even better! Portable, sturdier than ever, and easy to read, this expanded version is filled with new definitions, new illustrations, and loads of new color photographs of beads, beaded samples, and tools. This book provides basic step-by-step information on everything you need to know for a lifetime of happy, successful beadwork.

BEAD FANTASIES II More Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Jewelry by Takako Samejima .................................... With beautiful color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima makes it easy for even the beginner to create eye-catching, original bead accessories. The book is divided into three sections. The first focuses on different accessories designed around one motif, such as a clover, a crown, or a diamond shaped flower. The second section offers patterns that allow readers to use their own beads to create completely original pieces. The third part, entitled “Bead Items,” is organized by type of accessory — rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches. This book offers features that will be indispensible to the novice beader.

BEAD STYLE Fabulous Chunky Jewelry by Genevieve A. Sterbenz .................................... Bead Style features over 25 original designs for super-fabulous, extra chunky jewelry. Beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and rings use beads of every description -- from irregularly-shaped crystals in saturated colors, to luminous pearls in whisper-soft pastels, to highly glossy round beads in melon colors, and unique gold charms and coins. The original designs combine style and know-how so that all the pieces are easy enough for a beginner and inspiring enough for a veteran beader. Every sparkling detail is shown in more than 125 color photographs, while special sections such as “Beading Basics” explain the fundamental techniques that are used in each project. Unique, spiral-bound, easelstyle format allows for “hands-free” beading and access to all the information at a glance.

BEAD FANTASIES III by Takako Samejima .................................... Learn to create beautiful, easy-to-make jewelry. The third book of the “Bead Fantasies” series by Takako Samejima provides you with ideas for last minute gifts or additions to one’s own jewelry collection. Rich color photos accompany the author’s precise directions and diagrams. It also includes sections on a wide variety of stones and beads, basic techniques and useful tools.

HIP TO BEAD 32 Contemporary Projects for Today’s Beader By Katie Hacker .................................... Boutique-style jewelry is the latest rave and with this book, all beaders can create their own fashionable, stylish, and unique jeweled creation. Basic techniques provide the foundation for these contemporary projects. There are 32 fashion-savvy projects in the book that is sure to serve as a creative inspiration!

BEAD FANTASIES IV by Takako Samejima .................................... The fourth volume of the “Bead Fantasies” series by Takako Samejima presents you with more fabulous designs for making bead accessories to perfectly complement fall and winter fashions. In this book, the author offers detailed instructions for creating over 50 individual pieces of beaded jewelry. From such stunners as the Art Deco Necklace and Ring, the Tiger Eye Brooch and the Moonstone Leaf Choker, to the Twinkle Flower (Cubic Zirconia) Necklace, Pearl Wrap Ring and Key Charm Pierced Earrings, each piece in the collection is exquisite, unique and easy to make, even for a beginner.

MY FAVORITE BEADS ACCESSORY (Japanese Language) .................................... This book features beautiful beaded jewelry designs for rings, necklaces, earrings and many more. Among the highlights in the book are the “Beans Parts” pendant, the “Many-Sided Bracelet” and the “Choker and Brooch Two Way Accessory.” Full of detailed diagrams and gorgeous, color photographs.

BK1836 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1817 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1831 Softcover, 91 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1820 Softcover, 84 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

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BK1766 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

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COOL JEWELS Beading Projects For Teens by Naomi Fujimoto .................................... Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, more, more, more! Teens can never get enough jewelry. Cool Jewels features more than thirty fun and easy projects that are ideal for young women. Stylish, quick and affordable, these colorful accessories will appeal to teens of every type, from earthy-crunchy to ultrachic (and maybe they’ll even make a little something for Mom!) Step-by-step instructions with full color photos and helpful tips show exactly how to combine silk ribbon, chain, gemstones, crystals, wood, Lucite, and other unusual elements into oneof-a-kind trinkets. A special section on beading parties shows how your new beading teen can share their new skills with friends.

SIMPLE BUTTON JEWELLERY by Karine Michel and Katia Richetin .................................... Now available in a wonderful array of designs, materials and colors, buttons offer a fantastic source of inspiration for a wide range of creative crafts. The authors use clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful illustrations to show you how to incorporate buttons into colorful and unusual jewelry and accessories. Now available in a wonderful array of designs, materials and colours, buttons offer a fantastic source of inspiration for a wide range of creative crafts. There are over 60 tempting designs to choose from, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, hairclips, brooches, belts and mobile phone cases.

MAKING VINTAGE JEWELLERY 25 Original Designs, from Earrings to Corsages by Emma Brennan .................................... The vintage look is hot. Beginning jewelers can update their own collections with these timeless, handmade pieces that bring individual flair to even the most basic outfit. There is a chapter here on every decade from the refined elegance of the 1910s through the chic glamour of the 1950s, and 25 inspiring projects to explore each one. An art nouveau flower choker, trellis cluster earrings, Egyptian disc necklace: the wealth of styles and endless color possibilities make this collection of sophisticated designs truly extraordinary. There is also a comprehensive techniques section with lavish photography to guide the novice through all the basics, from working with wire to sewing sequins.

ORGANIC BEADED JEWELRY by Susan Ray .................................... Organic jewelry accounts for something with a natural form, shape or function, or items made from natural materials or those that mimic nature. Whether it’s precious metal or polymer clay, glass or gemstones, this complete reference offers options for more than 40 stunning pieces of jewelry including necklaces and bracelets. In addition to more than 150 color illustrations, the book includes the techniques and creativity of other well-known artists, for an unrivaled how-to resource!

JAPANESE BEADED CRITTER (Japanese Language) .................................... This book is packed with fun bead projects that ranges from cute animal figures to whimsical cup coasters. Some of the beaded projects will also teach you to make a panda bear, a mini basket and even a jellyfish. Filled with detailed diagrams and inspiring, color photographs.

THE BEADED BASKET Learn How to Make 19 Truly Unique Beaded Baskets by Jeanette Shanigan .................................... Learn how to make 19 truly unique beaded baskets. The techniques produce a woven texture similar to grass or reed baskets. The sides are so stiff that many believe wire is used in the construction – but it’s just beads and thread! In addition to the basket-making techniques, there are many tips for embellishment and creating unusual basket shapes. Spiral bound with color photos and 66 B&W diagrams.

HARDWEAR Jewelry from a Toolbox by Hannah Rogge .................................... Hardwear is a fascinating new book by industrial designer Hannah Rogge that presents 24 striking, easy-to-make pieces of jewelry fashioned from inexpensive, readily available hardware. Most of the projects for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featured in this book can be completed in just a few hours, and all of them can be made on a minimal budget. The book is divided, into chapters according to the particular pieces of hardware employed. And lest readers confuse Hardwear with any other craft book on the shelf, its rectangular shape and metallic cover resemble the geometric structure and hard casing of an actual toolbox.

BK1716 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1712 Softcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

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BEADING BASICS by Carole Rodgers .................................... Everything beaders need to know about this popular craft is in this authoritative and inexpensive resource. Beginning beaders will discover training in basic techniques and simple projects, while experienced beaders will value this book as a trusted refresher guide. With this clear and concise reference, beaders will: master basic beading techniques for creating general home décor accents and jewelry; progress from elementary techniques like basic stringing into more challenging beadwork such as netting and Potawatamie stitches; and learn to create variations of each showcased project.

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BEADWORK CREATES BRACELETS edited by Jean Campbell .................................... The 20 stunning bracelets in this elegant book would be right at home in a fine arts gallery or a very upscale boutique. But here they are, ready for beginning or more seasoned beadworkers to play with, adapt, make their own. The techniques range from simple stringing to loomwork, peyote stitch, and beyond. The instructions are thorough and simple. The designs are pure inspiration.

BEADWORK® CREATES BEADED RINGS edited by Jean Campbell .................................... A dazzling collection of 30 must-have, hand-beaded rings in a portable format. Create stunning jewels for all ten fingers and a couple of toes! The techniques presented by this eclectic group of designers range from simple netting and peyote stitch to wire-work and bead knitting. This is the fifth book in the Beadwork® Creates series edited by Jean Campbell, editor-in-chief of Beadwork. BK1658 Softcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

BK1670 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

BEADWORK® CREATES NECKLACES edited by Jean Campbell .................................... At first glance, this appears to be a show catalog of contemporary jewelry-the designs are that inspired and inspiring. But no-it's a pattern book, a collection of 30 sinuous, dazzling, must-have, hand beaded necklaces with complete, easy-to-follow instructions. Lariats, chokers, collars, simple strands. Sedate or extravagant, for office or opera, for giving or keeping. Second in the Beadwork® Creates series. BK1669 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

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MAKING BEADED JEWELLERY by Barbara Case .................................... Over 80 step-by-step projects show how to create a range of beaded jewelry, from necklaces and earrings to brooches, hair ornaments and a host of other eyecatching accessories. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations accompany all the necessary techniques. Features inspirational color photos, useful ideas for recycling beads, and even instructions for making your own beads.

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BEADWORK CREATES BEADED BAGS edited by Jean Campbell .................................... This book features 30 amazingly unique bags which will appeal to beginners as well as advanced beadworkers. This collection includes innovative clutches, drawstring purses, wrist bags, a market bag, and even an adorable tooth fairy bag.

BK1652 Hardcover, 88 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

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GETTING STARTED STRINGING BEADS by Jean Campbell .................................... Here’s the most complete beginning bead-stringing primer on the market! This book contains everything you need to know to start making beaded jewelry right now. Featuring over 100 illustrations using clear photography and crisp drawings to pump up your stringing savvy. And best of all, you get detailed explanations from one of the most talented, engaging bead editors in the country, who personally coaches you on: how to shop for beads; working with findings; bead types; stringing materials; crimping; tying knots; how to finish your projects and more!

BK1653 Softcover, 118 pages Sugg. Retail $16.95

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BEADWORK® CREATES BEADED BEADS edited by Jean Campbell .................................... Making your own beaded beads is the ultimate in creativity! The stunning work of 30 bead artist will inspire you while you learn a range of techniques, from simple to elaborate, from funky to elegant.

BEADWORK® CREATES EARRINGS edited by Jean Campbell .................................... Dangles, hoops, chandeliers—you want them all; and why shouldn't you? Now you can fill your jewelry box with the 30 sumptuous earrings in this elegant book. Ranging in technique from simple stringing to off-loom stitching, there's a pair here for almost every day of the month. You'll love the Confetti Hoops, the Retro Wraps, and the regal Crystal Tassels, to name just a few of the great designs. With easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous photography, and clear illustrations, the projects included are pure inspiration. Sixth in the Beadwork® Creates series.

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STRINGING STYLE 50+ Fresh Bead Designs for Jewelry by Jamie Hogsett .................................... Here you’ll find a collection of all the most gorgeous ideas from Beadwork magazine’s special issues at your fingertips! And for good measure, there are 10 never-before-seen stringing projects by the talented Beadwork magazine team. Complete with step-by-step instructions, stringing tips, easyto-understand illustrations, and stunning photos, this book gets you started with Stringing 101, teaching all the stringing tricks-of-the-trade you’ll need to create these pieces and more, including some insider design tips.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BEADING 40 Quick and Easy Projects by Heidi Boyd .................................... Using only the simplest and most effective techniques, Heidi Boyd presents a wide selection of endlessly adaptable step-by-step projects. The items featured are incredibly diverse, from jewelry – rings, necklaces, broaches, chokers – and accessories – key chains, eyeglass cases, bookmarks, frames, and boxes – to home decor – candle holders, table sets. Suitable for the novice, but with plenty of tips and advice for more advanced beaders, this is an inspirational introduction to this beautiful craft.

BEADING FOR BEGINNERS 25 Imaginative Projects by Lucinda Ganderton .................................... First-time bead crafters, including style conscious teens, will find inspiration for making necklaces, bracelets, and modish personal accessories. If they choose, they can even learn to make their own beads from a variety of different materials. Includes instruction in basic beading methods. As beginners grow familiar with these clearly explained techniques, they progress through 25 great projects. Focusing on fashion that has appeal to teens and women of virtually all ages, and presented with clear, easy-tofollow, illustrated instructions, Beading for Beginners shows inexperienced bead crafters how to create their own attractive jewelry, purses, tassels, and other items quickly and with a minimum of fuss.

ANTIQUE STYLE BEAD ACCESSORIES by Matsuko Sawanobori .................................... Create beautifully chic accessories such as rings, necklaces, chokers, brooches, earrings, and hair ornaments with this elegantly illustrated guide. Written by acclaimed Japanese jewelry artist/bead shop owner Matsuko Sawanobori, this book holds over 20 lovely accessory projects. Fully illustrated instructions for each project are included in the back of the book , as well as a brief primer on basic beading techniques.

THE BEAD JEWELRY MAKER Stylish Handcrafted Jewelry to Make at Home by Cheryl Owen .................................... Featuring more than 100 instructive, full-color, close-up, step-by-step photos, this handsome book shows how to make more than 30 beautiful pieces of jewelry, using different-size colored glass beads and seed pearls. Following an opening section that describes basic jewelry-making techniques, the book presents 30 projects. All projects are presented with a large color photo of the finished piece plus a list of materials. Detailed instructions are presented in the form of lengthy captions that accompany each how-to photograph.

INSTANT GRATIFICATION: JEWELRY Fast & Fabulous Projects by Annie Guthrie .................................... Adornments of all sorts - shimmering earrings, sparkling necklaces, beaded bracelets- are always in vogue, and Instant Gratification: Jewelry makes it easy. Inside you’ll find all you need to know to create stunning accessories with very little time and money. Easy to follow, step by step recipes is accompanied by a beautiful, full color photograph of the finished project, makes it possible to achieve gorgeous, professional results. Whether you’re a beginner or a passionate jewelry crafter, this stylish and inspiring collection of ideas puts everything you need to know at your fingertips.

Annie’s Attic® BEADS FOR ALL SEASONS .................................... This book contains over 60 projects that are very easy and great fun. Most can be made in about 30 minutes. Some may take longer, but you’ll think they’re well worth it when you start receiving compliments! You’ll find pieces suitable for wearing with barely-there summer attire and with chunky winter sweaters, with elegant party attire and with casual jeans. This is the book of projects for all seasons!

BEADED TREASURES Finger Woven Bracelets, Necklaces, Tassels & Straps by Robin Atkins .................................... For beaders, weavers, fiber artists and quilt makers, this is a fun, versatile and easy-to-learn technique for making finger woven treasure bracelets, necklaces, tassels and straps. Detailed photos illustrate every step. Includes design ideas and gallery. Create many different looks with this technique, including one that’s uniquely your own!

BK1778 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

BK1604 Softcover, 72 pages Sugg. Retail $15.95

BK1583 Softcover, 108 pages Sugg. Retail $15.95

BK1767 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

beaded jewelry & accessories DESIGNS FOR BEADED JEWELLERY USING NATURAL MATERIALS by Maria Di Spirito .................................... This wonderfully inspiring book shows forty-eight gorgeous designs for jewellery made with natural materials such as coral, wood and mother of pearl combined with beautiful beads and threads. There are precise details of the materials needed for the designs which range from classic to ethnic and from sporty to elegant.

THE WEEKEND CRAFTER®: BEADING by Paige Gilchrist Blomgren .................................... Beading is easy, fun, and irresistible- an appealing weekend activity for adults and children. This fun, new title includes 20 exciting projects, each demonstrated with step-by-step instructions and color photographs. A charming collection of beading projects, including, jewelry, bottles, boxes, frames, and greeting cards.

BK1537 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $15.95

BK1438 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

DESIGNS FOR BEADED JEWELLERY USING GLASS BEADS by Maria Di Spirito .................................... This wonderfully inspiring book shows forty-eight gorgeous designs for jewellery made with glass beads. There are precise details of the materials needed for the projects, which range from ethnic to elegant and from simple to sumptuous. BK1536 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $15.95

Hands of The Hills inc. BEADS FOR THE BEGINNER Instructions and Project Ideas .................................... Whimsically illustrated, 12 page color booklet with instructions and project ideas. Great for ages 8+.

BK149 Softcover, 12 pages Sugg. Retail $1.50

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Better Homes and Gardens EASY BEADING Jewelry • Beadmaking • Decorations .................................... Create an awesome piece of jewelry or a clever beaded accent for your home-it’s easy! • Learn the basics - beads, tools & techniques • Discover beadmaking - clay, wire & glass • Create jewelry - bracelets, necklaces & rings • Accessorize your home - pillows, lampshades & much more

BK1927 Hardcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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BEADING FOR THE FIRST TIME by Ann Benson .................................... When you have this book as a guide, you won’t need lessons to become proficient at remarkable beading techniques – and to make beautiful decorative objects to wear, for your home and as gifts. Master the most basic techniques on 18 spectacular projects. Projects include holiday ornaments, brace-lets using elastic cord, sewing beads onto fabric, and much more. You can also move beyond the basics with eleven complex projects that combine two or more techniques. Beautiful full color photos of finished pieces a company each project with large clear diagrams.

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BK1416 Softcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

DAZZLING BEADED JEWELRY 50 Great Projects by Jackie Guerra .................................... Beaded jewelry is taking the craft world by storm, and so is Jackie Guerra. She makes the art of creating fun and easy. With her help, plus these amazingly simple techniques, anyone can achieve attractive results quickly. So get out that spool of wire, and start mastering such basic skills as stringing and weaving: there’s nothing complicated at all, so even beginners can make the 50 fabulous designer projects. Each item showcases a particular style or technique, and originally made its debut on DIY Network’s Jewelry Making show.

BK1475 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

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BEAD IT! 25 Easy Beaded Jewelry Cards by Sixth & Spring Books .................................... Bead It! is an all-in-one beading kit that’s unlike anything else out there. It features 25 enticing projects and a 16-page how-to booklet of techniques. Best of all, instructions are printed on cards which are presented in a convenient box, making it easy to work anywhere. The fantastic projects range from a trio of colorful drop earrings to a pretty bead-and-pearl necklace. With a wide range of styles, there’s something for everybody and they’re all quick to complete, too.

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BK1894 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

BK1762 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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BK2556 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

CREATIVE BEAD JEWELRY by Carol Taylor .................................... Anyone can 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 photos, 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.

BEADING From Beginner to Beyond by Sheilah Cleary .................................... Using a series of simple instructions, photos and easy to understand diagrams, this one book will teach you the six different beading techniques. What’s more, there are three projects presented for each of the techniques, so whether you’re a beginner, still at the intermediate stage or already an advanced student, you will find exactly the skill level you require. You will also learn many new tricks including 5 fringing techniques; two picot edges; square stitch; crayfish cord, and much more! This is truly the one book that will serve to inspire you and lead you along your path to beading truly beautiful works of art.

BEADED LAMPSHADES by Beth Bulluss .................................... Shining with shimmering color, warmth, and softness, beaded lamps cast a beautiful light on any room. Just imagine gentle peach-toned fringe dangling from a shade, or muted white braid that fits in anywhere. The look is one of classical elegance, and yet so easy to achieve. From how to handle beads and choose a style of lamp to combining colors and attaching the strands to the shade, you’ll learn the intricacies of this simple craft. Here are clustered tassels with bugle beads; a silky rose lamp-shade with trimmed with gold, black, and iridescent pink fringe; a white satin and silver shower lamp glowing with silver and pearl antique beads; another other brilliant designs.

BEADING & BEYOND How to Make Bracelets, Purses, Bags, Necklaces & More by Sheilah Cleary .................................... This is the second book in a series, following up Beading: From Beginner to Beyond (#BK1415). Like the first book, it combines simple instructions, photos and easy-to-understand diagrams. You’ll learn six different beading techniques, each with 3 different examples showcasing the technique. Whatever your skill level, you’ll find a project to suit you and help you grow and learn as a beader. Includes great tips and handy hints that you’ll use time and again. Truly an inspiration for any beader, it will guide you through the making of wearable masterpieces.

BEAD & BUTTON, RIBBON & FELT JEWELRY 35 Sewing Box Treasures to Make & Give by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell .................................... Jewelry made from absolutely everything – beads to buttons, felt and wire, strung on ribbon, leather, or twine – has never been more popular. Stores are full of strikingly beautiful but costly examples, but here you can learn quick and easy ways to create your own, utterly unique pieces – using materials you will already have in your sewing box! Features over 35 projects, ranging from sophisticated pearl and ribbon necklaces to fun felt and bead designs and much more! Each project is explained in easy-to-follow, illustrated steps, and variations show how you can develop the techniques to create your own designs.

BEADS The Art of Beadwork in 25 Beautiful Projects by Isabel Stanley .................................... Beadwork can lend a touch of luxury to everyday objects, from bead-embellished buttons and cushions or children’s slippers to a flowered picture frame or sequin-covered Christmas decorations. This book takes you through the essential skills you need to embark on a range of easy-to-make, yet impressive projects. It includes instructions on stringing beads, making fringes and loops, and threading a bead loom. Includes ample advice on choosing the best and most appropriate equipment and materials for each project. Clear, step-by-step instructions, all superbly illustrated with color photos, take you through every project.

BEADING WITH CHARMS Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques by Katherine Duncan Aimone .................................... From a reconstructed vintage necklace that incorporates family heirlooms to a locket collar with trinkets and ribbon, these projects are literally charm-filled. This latest entry in the popular Beading with series goes way beyond the familiar charm bracelet; it features unique pieces that are fresh, fashionable, fabulous, and fun. And you’ll be amazed at the found, fabricated, and repurposed objects the talented artists have dangling from their jewelry: Swarovski hearts, salvaged keys, board game bits, travel mementoes, and more.

BEADED ANIMALS IN JEWELRY by Letty Lammens and Els Scholte .................................... This book takes animals as the theme for jewelry designs that are both fun and sophisticated. The designs are based on animals including whales, elephants, dogs, cats, and some “frightening” animals like snakes and spiders. Basic beading techniques are fully explained. Detailed instructions and diagrams are included for 20 designs which can be made up into necklace and earring sets, brooches and hair clips in attractive color combinations.

BK1415 Softcover, 114 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

BK1538 Softcover, 114 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

BK1412 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

BK1403 Softcover, 56 pages Sugg. Retail $14.00

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Beader The Color Book of Beaded Jewelry 176 pages BK1641 • $19.95

Complete Beading 176 pages BK2375 • $24.95

Quick & Easy Wire Jewelry 96 pages BK1256 • $12.95

Quick & Easy Beading 80 pages BK1265 • $12.95

The Decorated Bag 144 pages BK2062 • $19.95

Party Knits 128 pages BK1726 • $19.95

Bead Style 128 pages BK1817 • $19.95

Glamorous Beaded Jewelry 144 pages BK2061 • $19.95

Party Crochet 128 pages BK1725 • $19.95

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BK1263 Softcover, 36 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BK1261 Softcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

Design Originals BEAD JEWELRY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS by Mary Harrison .................................... Beads to wear… every place, everywhere and every day! Beaded jewelry has an allure that’s impossible to resist, no matter what your age! Gather the family together and create practical “wear everyday” bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This book will teach you beading techniques such as sliding cubes, bugle squares, ladders, criss-cross and circle designs, beaded lace, spirals, polka dots and berries. The entire family can learn to make these fun and easy zip beads!

MAKE IT IN MINUTES: BEADED JEWELRY by Wendy Remmers .................................... This collection will dazzle bead-happy crafters of every level. All the pieces use easy-to-master methods, including wire wrapping, weaving, crimping, stringing, and stitching, yet they’re positively boutique-worthy. Basics on the techniques, tools, and materials are thoroughly explained in an introductory section, along with advice on choosing bead combinations and arrangements. Project chapters include bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and watchbands, and within an hour you can create such jeweled treasures as a Hawaiian Haku bracelet, Tropical Sunshine necklaces, Crystal Chandelier earrings, Pearl Marquise ring, and Red With Envy watch.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS A Beginner’s Guide to Beadwork by Heather Kingsley-Heath .................................... This 25-page softcover booklet contains instructions for 10 different projects which will make a stunning addition to any Christmas tree (or any home all year round!). Features full-color photos and helpful color step-by-step diagrams.

BEAD Handmade Style by Elizabeth Bower .................................... Explore new glamorous and exciting projects, ranging from jewelry to home décor. Packed with 23 unique and contemporary beading projects, this book will put your creativity into gear! Beginners will benefit from the many basic stringing techniques, while skilled beaders will love the more complex wire-working projects.

BEADED EARRINGS A Beginner’s Guide to Beadwork by Heather Kingsley-Heath .................................... Fourth in a series, this title shows you how to make 17 different pairs of gorgeous earrings with the potential to make hundreds more. Designs range from colorful hoops to sparkly fringed diamonds and tapestry patterned tubes. Features step-by-step instructions and charts to take you through the basics, explaining the techniques and anticipating problems along the way. Also includes blank charts for designing your own patterns!

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BK1260 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BEAUTIFUL BEADED RINGS by Veronique Narcy, Marielle Eloy, Dominique Mabileau, and Isabelle Delhaye .................................... With twenty stunning beaded ring projects, Beautiful Beaded Rings gives readers step-by-step instruction, clear beading diagrams, and suggestions for creative variations to make gifts and keepsakes of their own. Featuring a variety of ring designs from four leading beaders – from the elegant simplicity of the lotus ring to the sophistication of the baroque – this guide lists each project by skill level, so beginners and advanced crafters can embark on a ring project with confidence.

BK1255 Softcover, 35 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BK1240 Softcover, 25 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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BK1262 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

Design Originals BEAD BASICS 101 All you need to know about Beads, Strings, Findings,Tools by Donna Goss & Andrea Gibson .................................... Take the mystery out of beading. Bead Basics 101 is your one stop, all purpose source for every aspect of beading. This terrific beginners’ resource starts with a guide to the types of beads, moves onto essential tools, and shows you all the right findings. From clasps to crimp beads, you’ll find it here. Just follow the photos and you will be stringing lovely works of dazzling jeweled art in not time!

BUTTONS AND BEADS A Guide to Jewellery Making by Heather Kingsley-Heath .................................... Create everything from a simple lariat to a fabulously fringed bracelet. This little booklet guides you through how to use thread, cord, clasps and findings. Discover how to use wire too. Projects include easy to make lariats, necklaces bracelets and bangles using popular jewelry making techniques. The designs incorporate buttons throughout, with some designs embellished with beads and sequins.

BK1237 Softcover, 28 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1319 Softcover, 26 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

beaded jewelry & accessories PINN BEADS BOOK 1 Necklaces and Bracelets (Thai Language) .................................... Necklaces and bracelets featuring various Swarovski and seed bead combinations.

PINN BEADS BOOK 6 Birth Stone Color with Swarovski Crystal Beads (Thai Language) .................................... The newest title in this beautifully produced Thai book series. This volume features elegant and intricate jewelry designs using different color Swarovski crystal beads for each month. Beautiful color photos and graphics throughout this 63 page softcover. BK1239 Softcover, 63 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1247 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

PINN BEADS BOOK 2 More Necklaces and Bracelets (Thai Language) .................................... Patterns with crystals and seed beads. Features a lovely “grape cluster” necklace.

PINN BEADS: BEADING EARRINGS (Thai Language) .................................... Thirty great earring designs, featuring tons of Swarovski crystal beads and pearls. Swarovski styles used include: 5301, 5000, 5810, and 5025.

BK1246 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1234 Softcover, 30 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

PINN BEADS: BEAD RINGS II (Thai Language) .................................... To fire your imagination with beads, this booklet features 17 bead ring patterns with stunning photos and complete, step-by-step illustrative instructions.

BK1230 Softcover, 32 pages Sugg. Retail $8.90

BK2610 Softcover, 304 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

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BK1244 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

TEACH YOURSELF VISUALLY™ JEWELRY MAKING & BEADING by Chris Franchetti Michaels .................................... This is a step-by-step, full-color VISUAL guide to the art of jewelry making. A 2006 study found that beading and jewelry making is the nation’s sixth most popular craft. This guide shows readers how to do everything from basic bead stringing to wire wrapping, all in an easy-to-follow, full-color format. The book includes 20 detailed patterns for making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

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PINN BEADS BOOK 4 (Thai Language) .................................... Elegant necklaces and watchbands highlight this edition.

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BK1245 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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PINN BEADS BOOK 3 Looming Japanese Style (Thai Language) .................................... Loomed bracelets, pendants, necklaces and more using looming techniques made popular in Japan.

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BK1228 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

KRALENPARADE / PERLENPARADE / BEADPARADE / PARADE DE PERLES Beading Techniques for Jewelry by Lucrèce Mattens & Leane de Graaf .................................... “Creating elegant and personal jewelry gives a lot of enjoyment. In this book you find new designs of beading techniques for rings, bracelets and earrings. With help of the diagrams, you will be able to create in an easy way personal jewelry in your favorite color. Success is guaranteed and you will be surprised with the results. I hope this book will give you again lots of enjoyment.” Instructions are presented in English, Dutch, French and German. Features 20 design themes with color photos of variations for each.

KRALENFANTASIE / PERLENPHANTASIE / BEADFANTASY / FÉERIE DE PERLES Beading Techniques for Jewelry by Leane de Graaf .................................... “Creating elegant and personal jewelry gives a lot of enjoyment. In this book you find new designs of beading techniques for rings, bracelets and earrings. With the help of the diagrams you will be able to create, in an easy way, personal jewelry in your favorite color.”— Leane de Graaf Nineteen design themes are presented in four languages (Dutch, German, French and English).

KRALEN MAGIE / PERLEN MAGIE / BEAD MAGIC / MAGIE DES PERLES by Lucrèce Mattens & Leane de Graaf .................................... The second book from these authors picks up where the first left off. Seventeen more design themes are presented which feature new beading techniques. These beautiful jewelry pieces are shown in several color combinations to showcase their versatility and to encourage the beader’s creativity. Instructions are presented in English, Dutch, French and German.

SIERADENSETS / PERLENSETS / JEWELRY SETS / SETS DE BIJOUX Beading Techniques for Jewelry by Leane de Graaf & Lucrèce Mattens .................................... “With these new ideas and designs you will be able to create a complete set of jewelry to embellish you wardrobe. We hope this book will give you again lots of enjoyment.” Instructions are presented in English, Dutch, French and German. Features 10 design themes with color photos of variations for each. Includes rings, pendants, bracelet, armbands, watchbands, earrings and more.

RINGEN / RINGE / RINGS / BAQUES by Lucrèce Mattens & Leane de Graaf .................................... “In this book you will find beading techniques for rings, bracelets and earrings. You will be able to use a wide variety of beads of your choice, in your favorite color. Use the illustrations to create elegant and personal jewelry. You will be surprised with the results.” Instructions are presented in English, Dutch, French and German. Features 17 design themes with color photos of variations for each. BK1232 Softcover, 47 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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BK1233 Softcover, 47 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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BK1257 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

KRALENCREATIES / PERLENKREATIONEN / BEADCREATIONS / CRÉATIONS DE PERLES Beading Techniques for Jewelry by Leane de Graaf .................................... Containing easy to follow step-by-step directions and diagrams, this book will enable you to create dazzling jewelry within a short amount of time. Beaders of any level will enjoy working with the many beautiful patterns in the book. Create pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces that will make a statement. Instructions are given in four languages (Dutch, German, French and English).

KRALENVARIETIES / PERLENVARIATIONEN / BEADVARIATIONS / VARIATIONS DE PERLES Beading Techniques for Jewelry by Leane de Graaf .................................... “Rocailles are the basic beads for jewellery. In this book I will introduce you to several stringing techniques. This time I have used needle and thread. You can create lovely bracelets and necklaces. You can also use loose beads that are later used in the necklaces and bracelets. In short, different but still simple techniques with new possibilities. Use the diagrams, clear and precise explanation, you will achieve surprising results. I wish you much pleasure.” — Leane de Graaf

BK1229 Softcover, 47 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1226 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1322 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

Design Originals BEAD BASICS Fabulous Jewlery Projects for Everyone by Delores Frantz .................................... Easy-to-make bead jewelry projects by Delores Frantz. Tips for stringing, eyepins and more.

BK3369 Softcover, 18 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

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BK2895 Softcover, 274 pages Sugg. Retail $28.95

BK1182 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

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, seedbead necklaces, African Ashanti necklaces, crystal bracelets, watchbands, beading on fabric, and much more! There’s a helpful picture glossary, an idea section, and expert suggestions throughout.

THE BEADER’S GUIDE TO SURVIVAL BOOK by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... The Beader’s Guide to Survival Book is designed to take the tension out of your bead work, and leave you feeling like a pro! Chock full of projects and tips that professionals use to ensure the outcome of their jewelry, this book will make you feel like you are in control. This latest booking in the Beading Book Series is the perfect guide to the latest tricks of the trade, whether you’ve been beading for years or just starting the fun! Among the topics covered are soldering techniques, knotting between your beads, wire-wrapping and much more!

THE CHILDREN’S BEADING BOOK Techniques for Little Bead Lovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... Written for children and adults who love beads and want to work with them. The projects in this book are suitable for children of many ages. They are easy to master and work up quickly. They take a minimum investment in money, but will keep children happy and busy for hours. Includes lists of all materials, tools, and supplies, needed. Learn how to create necklaces, key rings, pins, chokers, belts, rings, and much more. Color photos throughout.

THE BEADED WATCHBAND BOOK Techniques for Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... Wendy Conner does it again by writing a book long requested by crafters. Learn to create beautiful watchbands without requiring special connectors or findings. This book will expand beader’s horizons, creating renewed interest in beaded projects, A great class idea.

THE BEADED JEWELRY FOR A WEDDING BOOK Techniques for Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... This book offers many great suggestions for creating memorable wedding fashion. A number of projects feature “Tin Cup” necklaces. This installment in Conner’s popular series of bead titles will make that special day just a little more special.

THE CHAIN & CRYSTAL BOOK Techniques for Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... Learn to combine crystal with chain to create elegant necklaces. Conner’s in depth explanations cover everything from types of chain and differences in wire, to which pliers and tools to use. Contains twenty different designs and demonstrates many ways to enhance your own designs.

BK1199 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

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THE AFTER 8 ELEGANT EVENING JEWELRY BOOK Techniques for Sophisticated Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... “On a recent trip to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, it was so exciting to visit the trendy shops and see the elegant, very pricey designs that are really very easy to make. As bead people, we are lucky that we can make our own and not have to pay the big prices. There’s a thrill in making something and not spending what it would cost to buy the piece. That’s what this book is all about…” Earrings, chokers, bracelets and more – for sophisticated events, and magical nights. There are more than ten different chandelier earring designs.

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THE CAT LOVER’S BEADED PROJECT BOOK Techniques for Beadlovers by Wendy Simpson Conner .................................... From the author of The Best Little Beading Book (BK1193) now brings another edition to the “Beading Book Series”. Includes 17 projects that you and your cat will love. Designs for earrings, collars, loomed bags, tassels, beaded purses and more. The book is designed for both beginners and advanced beaders. A must for beaders with pets. Complete with required materials, detailed diagrams and step by step instructions.

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BK1191 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

BK1184 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

BK1181 Softcover, 52 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

BK1114 Softcover, 100 pages Sugg. Retail $11.95

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BK1219 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BEAUTIFUL BEADED GIFTS Original Designs for all Occasions by Irene Lassus and Marie-Anne Voituriez .................................... Here is a collection of beaded miniatures, made with fine wire, embroidery threads and a variety of beads and sequins, in a huge range of colors, shapes and materials. A materials list and ratings for difficulty as well as cost for each project are included. Instructions are clear and easy-to-follow with plenty of tips for personalizing each of the 24 projects. Projects range from picture and mirror frames to sachets, bags, creative table decorations and more.

BEADING NECKLACES WITH ANI AFSHAR A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Beaded Jewelry by Ani Afshar and Nancy N. Schiffer .................................... Learn to make two different styles of beaded necklaces with a renowned expert. With beads and supplies from any craft store, you can follow the step-by-step color illustrated directions to make a multi-strand choker with an adjustable tie closure and a beaded rope with tassel ends. The author’s practical advice and years of experience show you how to design, build, and finish off projects of exquisite beauty.

THE PORTABLE CRAFTER™: BEADING by Susan Ure .................................... Whether you’re traveling on the bus, waiting for an appointment, or taking a lunch break, these 33 lovely, portable beading projects are just what you need to happily pass the time. Projects include drop & loop earrings, a beaded basket, 10 different bracelets, 4 necklaces and lots more.

JEWELLERY-MAKING BASICS by Stacey Neilson .................................... Dazzle yourself with the 18 basic jewelry projects found in this book. The simple step-by-step instructions and concise illustrations will make your experience fun and easy. A list of materials and tools is also included for each project. This is an ideal book for beginners.

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BK935 Softcover, 55 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

EASY BEADED JEWELRY 75+ Stunning Designs by Susan A. Ray and Sue Wilke .................................... Features over 50 projects for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets and much more. Projects are perfect for beginner or intermediate beaders. Contains a “pictionary” of materials needed and a selection of hints and tips from beading experts.

BK2108 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.99

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BK1216 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1371 Softcover, 124 pages Sugg. Retail $13.95

BK1268 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

500 EARRINGS:THE GREAT PICTURE BOOK by Anna Verbsky Sagami .................................... This is a picture book with many styles and variations of earrings, designed to give inspiration and ideas to the reader. Also included are instructions showing how to make simple, two-part, chain and chandelier earrings. There are 19 categories including: Simple, Lampworking, Dichroic, Bugles & Tubes, Chandeliers, Hoops, Pearls, Stones, Fun Dangles, Jump Rings, Seed Beads and others.

QUICK & EASY BEADING 15 Step-by-Step Projects – Simple to Make, Stunning Results by Robin Bellingham, Hana Glover, Jema Hewitt .................................... Beadwork is a wonderful craft subject because so many different effects can be created with minimal equipment and easily learned skills. Beads come in all shapes and sizes and can be used to embellish items such as cushions and bags as well as to create delicate jewelry items, from earrings to bracelets. The 15 projects use a variety of techniques, including stringing embroidery, and weaving. Over 145 color photographs highlight the instructions and finished projects.

BK1265 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

SILVER AND STONES by Barbara A. McGuire .................................... Silver & Stones takes you on an exotic adventure designed to inspire and inform. There are countless ways to assemble silver beads and gemstones, each one more beautiful than the one before. The creations here will spark your creativity and ignite your imagination as you play with natural wonders sculpted with age old craftmanship and pride, leading you to design unique pieces of enduring value. BK1264 Softcover, 34 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

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VOLUME ONE of this series has been revised and includes the WHITE BUFFALO NECKLACE featured in BEAD & BUTTON magazine, August 2003. The pattern and all the many different techniques used are illustrated in Volume One. VOLUME THREE has also been revised and released 12/01/05. It has new rosette beading techniques that can be done without a backing; Just beads & thread along with illustrated instructions and new color photo section. This exciting technique so versatile it can be used for jewelry or attached to a garment, purse or moccasins. You can stack the beads for a dimension or depth look to a flower or embellishment of any kind of beads. There is no limit to the uses of this unusual technique. The Beads to Buckskins series teaches all types of beading techniques from Contemporary to Native American along with Sewing and Hand Lacing Leather Garments, Moccasins, Buckskin Shirts and Dresses. There are color photographs in each of the twelve volumes and color patterns in the last five volumes. Each volume has dozens of patterns; including graphed patterns for Looming, Cross Stitch, Appliqué, Lazy Stitch, Square Stitch, Beading with Stone Cabochon, Loom-Beading with-out-a-loom, Swirl Stitch, Peyote stitch, Edging or Fretting, Three & One Swirl technique. Stacking Stitch, Daisy Chain, Brick Stitch, Netting and Fringing with Beads, Crocheting with beads, dozens of earring patterns and all techniques are illustrated step-by-step with easy to follow written instructions., and much more.

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BK1370 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

BK39 Softcover, 63 pages Sugg. Retail $8.95

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FASHION BEADING by Kim Ballor .................................... Of all the crafts, beading keeps growing fastest in popularity-and these jewelry projects show precisely why. They're beautiful to look at, fun to wear, and amazingly simple to make. Armed with these beading basics, which teach three fundamental techniques (stringing, wire loop wrapping, and stitching dangles and fringe), anyone can create smart and stylish pieces. An attractive bracelet-andearring combo features beads of red crystal and glass, as well as ones in Bali silver. The multi strand necklace showcases hot pink, teal, and blue seed beads, all strung onto colorful organza ribbons. Or choose from a variety of charm bracelets, hoop earrings with clay lentil beads, a personalized photo pendant, and dozens of others.

SIMPLY PRETTY BEADING Adorn Yourself with Over 20 Unique Designs for Sparkling Necklaces, Rings and More by Patricia Ducerf .................................... This work presents 35 easy-to-follow, original ideas, each with step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and vivid photos. Clever ideas for jewelry designs include beautiful bracelets and necklaces, elegant earrings and hair clips, and dramatic, sparkling rings, designed to fire both your creativity and imagination. With fun colors and contemporary designs, there’s something for every beader. Projects are assigned a skill-level, allowing readers with varying experience to pick and choose with confidence. Be inspired to express your personality through creative jewelry everyone will be envious of.

BEYOND THE BEAD AND I Complete Instructions for Making 25 Original and Unforgettable Pieces of Beaded Jewelry by Marla Gassner .................................... For all of you who loved “The Bead and I” or have not experienced it, this sequel will thrill you. Beginning with her original four, introductory projects, the new book then plunges into the most intricate and exotic, original designs which Marla has become recognized for creating. In the twentyone advanced designs outlined in this book, you will find chapters with such titles as “Sticks, Stones and Dividers” and “Treasure Necklaces”. The fullpage color photos that introduce each project are so well done that you can literally read each and every bead right from the page.

NOT YOUR MAMA’S BEADING by Kate Shoup Welsh .................................... Learn to make bling that your mama can’t claim as hers! This book will show you how to create various accessories, bookmarks, home decors and many other knick-knacks that are fun and hip! Among the projects featured are “Financial Freedom” (a bracelet made from credit cards), “Wifebeader” (a beaded tank top), “Doing Time” (an intricate watch bracelet) and more! Each project includes the estimated cost, materials list, nececessary beading techniques and skill level to make your experience fun and easier. Choose from over thirty projects!

THE BASICS OF BEAD STRINGING A Complete Illustrated Approach for Beginner and Advanced Designers by Debbie Kanan .................................... Learn how to design and produce your own jewelry from start to finish. Methods and techniques are presented in an illustrated, step-by step format that allows you to successfully create beautiful beadwork the very first day. Starts with an overview of fundamentals and moves on to the three basic techniques used for stringing. Several helpful appendices are also included.

Design Originals CLASSY & CHIC BEAD JEWELRY for All Ages and Skill Levels by Carole Rodgers and Jennifer Mayer .................................... Carole Rodgers and Jennifer Mayer teach you how create a little something for everyone and provide complete info on the basics of bead stringing.

FLASH JEWELRY MAKING AND REPAIR TECHNIQUES by Therese Spears .................................... Creating jewelry and repairing pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings is easy. All that is needed is the basic knowledge of how to use findings. This manual teaches how to use the findings correctly. Also included are basic bead stringing and pearl knotting techniques with various materials, and how to attach clasps for a professional look.

Design Originals ABC’S OF STRETCHY CORD JEWELRY .................................... String almost any beautiful bead on stretchy cord. Stretchable cord makes beaded jewelry easy enough for all ages. Create an illusion look with clear cord, easy non-clasp bracelets plus stunning fringe and netting designs. It’s all here in this one great book!

BK1176 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BK1414 Softcover, 240 pages Sugg. Retail $14.99

BK3364 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

BK3325 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $6.99

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BK2549 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.99

BK1073 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $10.99

WORLD BEADS by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig .................................... Here is your chance to replicate an authentic traditional beaded jewelry! The 30 step-by-step projects featured in the book explore world bead traditions from Europe, Middle East, Africa and much, much more! Illustrated with 350 photographs, beaders will certainly find the history on ornaments and beadmaking techniques worldwide quite an inspiration.

Annie’s Attic® DESPERATE BEADING 30 Easy Bead Projects for Those Times When You Simply MUST Create Something Fresh and Fun! .................................... Your friends will be green with envy with all the new jewelry you’re wearing! Choose from over 2 dozen quick and easy trendy fashion pieces and you’ll be decked out in style all year long. Who can resist the Red Hot Choker or Green Goddess Earrings? With full color photos and detailed intructions, you’re all set to create beaded accessories that rival those purchased in fancy boutiques, but for a lot less!

BEADED BEADS AND MORE IN RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE by Pam Preslar .................................... Create beautiful beaded beads using wire and Swarovski crystals (5301 series). Projects will result in unusual and striking conversation pieces. Stores will appreciate the books focus on selling Swarovski beads and sterling silver wire. Spiral bound, black and white photos and line drawings.

GLAMOROUS BEADED JEWELRY Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings by M.T. Ryan .................................... With Glamorous Beaded Jewelry, beaders can create 25 fun and sophisticated pieces from chandelier ear rings, to chunky bracelets, to knotted-and-bejeweled chokers. The stunning projects are inspired by the designer jewelry seen in upscale boutiques and the runways of todays fashion houses. Featured pieces are deceptively simple and inexpensive to make, with clear step-by-step instructions and photographs that give beginners new skills and intermediate beaders new approaches to their craft. A helpful Sources & Resources section ensures that the featured materials are close at hand so that the adage, “Make it today. Wear it tonight!” comes true.

BEADED WEDDINGS 75+ Fabolous Ideas for Jewelry, Invitations, Reception Décor, Gifts, and More by Jean Campbell .................................... Looking for ideas on reception décor, flower arrangements, wedding dress embellishment, headpieces, accessories, or gifts? This book has you covered. Beaded Weddings is intended as both a how-to manual and an inspirational guide. There are over 75 unique projects aimed toward the beginner beader but will serve inspirational for the more skilled crafters. Learn how beads can make a stunning addition to your wedding festivities with projects like the Flapper Bride necklace, Champagne Bracelet, Simply Sophisticated Wedding Invitation and Not-So-Good Girl Bachelorette Party Invitation, The Panache Cake Topper, and so many more!

LOVE AND BEADS by Emi Takamatsu .................................... A stunning collection of original designs featuring Swarovski crystal beads. Including clear instructions for dozens of contemporary, wearable designs. Features 32 color pages and 32 black and white.

JAZZY JEWELRY by Diane Baker .................................... Get the inside scoop on how to create jewelry that’s all the rage. More than one hundred designs. Learn how to make beaded bracelets and rings, delicate illusion necklaces and headbands, intricate tattoo jewelry, beaded choker’s and bib necklaces, ladybugs, flowers, stars, tiny bows, and dazzling hair decorations. Projects are easy and fun, with step by step instructions. Don’t miss out on the inexpensive way to create all the stylish “must have” jewelry, that are in stores today.

BK1828 Softcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK974 Softcover, 42 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

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BK2061 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

MAKING DESIGNER FRESHWATER PEARL JEWELRY by Nicole Noelle Sherman .................................... The popularity of the pearl in fashion has never been greater. This is the first jewelry-making book focused on pearls – no longer only seen at church and weddings. The projects range from casual design to bohemian and classic styles, to unique signature pieces in contemporary styles. Chapters cover the development of pearls as a material, their care, proper stringing techniques, an illustrated techniques section, 16 projects and variations, plus a special section on creating jewelry for brides, mother of the bride, and as wedding party accessories and gifts.

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BK1220 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BK1209 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

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beaded jewelry & accessories BEADWRANGLER’S HANDS ON BEAD STRINGING by Lydia F. Borin .................................... Lydia Borin teaches the creation of sophisticated, elegant and classy bead necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and belts, using flex wire and a mix of seed beads with larger designer beads. Her versatile designs allow the wearer to interchange precious designer beads that match with ones wardrobe without permanently stringing them in a necklace. BK985 Softcover, 40 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

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Design Originals BUNCH ‘O BEADYS - ALPHA-SOUP A-B-C-Personalize for Everyone! .................................... Alpha Soup serves up unique ways to present initials and even full names for you, your family and friends. Personalize your bookmark or make a bracelet with your name to keep or give as a gift. Includes full color diagrams and complete instructions for whimsical designs such as: Sportsman Gary, Cheerleader Polly, and Rainbow Swim Anklet; plus 9 alphabets

BEAUTIFUL BEADING by Sara Withers .................................... Beads are back! Some would say they’ve been in style ever since people began drilling holes in stones and shells in their search for adornment more than 30,000 years ago. Luckily, the art of beading still thrives, and crafters can choose from a wide variety of jewelry or decorative objects; fringed scarves, glittering slippers, copper pendants, aquamarine chokers, woven bracelets, dangling earrings, wind chimes, daisy candle holders, tiara frames, and much more. Find out how to get started, the best places to buy beads, and the right tools and thread to use.

Design Originals BEADIN’ CRITTERS - FUN FACES Zoo, Barnyard, Jungle, Pets & More .................................... Fun Faces has full color diagrams and complete instructions for creating an assortment of animals faces including a cow, rabbit, cat, panda, lion, and a monkey, to name a few! 24 projects in all.

Design Originals FAMILY STYLE BEADWORK by Mary Harrison .................................... Spectacular jewelry made with treasure beads, triangles and cubes. Learn valuable tips and hints from bead artist Mary Harrison. Easy to follow diagrams. Great for the whole family.

BK1124 Softcover, 7 pages Sugg. Retail $3.99

BK1798 Softcover, 239 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

BK1901 Softcover, 124 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1253 Softcover, 35 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BK1119 Softcover, 7 pages Sugg. Retail $3.99

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BEAD POWER A Magical Journey into the World of Beads by Carolyn Manzi .................................... Explores the rich history of beads and trace the significance beads have had on different cultures in the context of healing, rituals, creating art, and relationships. Psychological and aesthetic significance as well as healing powers have been attributed to prayer beads. Bead Power encourages readers to embrace beading as means of selfexpression and personal growth. Whimsically illustrated, this book explains the meaning and power of various stones and materials as well as the significance of shape, the power of color, and the properties of beads from ancient Egypt, Asia, and various Native American tribes.

Design Originals BOOGIE BEADYS: GLOW-IN Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures and More! .................................... Glow-in-the-dark projects are fun for everyone! Eighteen projects including: Starry Sky, Dayglow Dragonfly, Little Glow Worm and others – all perfect for creating with glow-in-the-dark pony beads. Each design is made with a lanyard so they can be hung off backpacks, cell phones, etc. Great to make and share with friends! Full color diagrams and complete instructions.

CREATIVE BEADING Over 60 Original Jewellery Projects and Variations by Juju Vail .................................... Without expensive tools or special training, anyone can get started right away and quickly begin producing bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings, brooches, and many other exciting jewelry projects. Large bright diagrams, full color photos and a wealth of of expert tips make following the patterns a breeze. From choosing beads and string to designing patterns, the instruction is suitable for all levels of skill, and offers endless hours of relaxing, rewarding fun.

BK1774 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

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BK1783 Softcover, 60 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

THE ART OF MAKING HAND BEADED BAGS by Karen Torrisi .................................... Nothing quite gives the feeling of opulence and luxury than a fine piece of hand beaded work. This wonderful art is an ancient one. Once done by skilled artisans for the pleasure of the very rich, it still to this day has to be done by hand. Designed for the novice as well as the experienced hand beader, Karen Torrisi shows you exactly how to emulate the artisans of the past. Sixteen beautiful handbag projects are presented with easy-to-follow steps including full descriptions of stitching techniques for: cup sequins, bugle beads, seed beads, rhinestones, bricking, triple seed, loop encrusting, making sequine flowers, beaded loop, triple seed loop encrusting, loose loop fingering, loop border, loop ended fringing, and beading on a ring frame. Price List Note: Please see listing of page 87 items for pricing

BK1918 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

TOTALLY BEADS by Sonal Bhatt .................................... Have a great time making your very own hair accessories and beaded jewelry with Totally Beads by Sonal Bhatt. Learn to make knots, take care of thread or wire ends, and what to do if you run out of thread in the middle of a project. Projects are easy to create and include a necklace for every day of the week, hair ornaments, bracelets and anklets. Step by step instructions and clear illustrations. Fun to make and exchange with friends!

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BEAD Simple Jewelry with Focal Beads by Sarah McConnell .................................... The sight of a show-stopping flame-worked or finely detailed metal bead will enchant any jewelry lover – and any of these 24 stunning designs would make the perfect setting to display that unique and beautiful bead. Select from five simple stringing and nineteen bead weaving projects, all using popular techniques such as the free-peyote stitch and Dutch spiral. A thorough basics section provides enough hand-holding for even the most intimidated beginner, and every project features an illustration of the entire piece plus an additional detail shot. For something easy, just attach a lovely flower-shaped bead to a leather cord for a chic necklace – or make shimmering faux lariats with oversized glass beads and elaborate multiwoven strands with lapis and a big silver slider.

BK1643 Hardcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

DECORATIVE BEADED PURSES by Enid Taylor .................................... Enid Taylor’s delicate designs employ brick stitch, peyote stitch, square stitch, and netting, which are combined with a variety of fringes and chains. Follow her clear step-by-step instructions and be inspired by the stunning finished pieces which make up the projects in the book. Or use the techniques to produce designs to suit your own individual color schemes and requirements. BK1786 Softcover, 138 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

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BK2315 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

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THE COLOR BOOK OF BEADED JEWELRY by Genevieve A. Sterbenz .................................... A stunning collection of 40 original pieces of jewelry made using a vast array of colorful beads. You’ll find sparkling necklaces, elegant bracelets, glittering earrings, and brooches that take the beading enthusiast to the next level, using color to develop the link between fashion and craft. The author illustrates the fundamentals of color theory as they apply to “The Collection,” thereby expanding the creative potential of beaders who wants to customdesign pieces that cater to their very personal sense of taste & style while building skills & confidence. Included are professional crafting tips and secrets to ensure professional-looking results as well as clear and concise, illustrated & photographed, step-by-step directions that show each crafting detail close-up. Includes “Color Basics,” a mini-course on how to design using color, and “Beading Basics,” a detailed resource of fool-proof jewelry-making techniques.

THE BEADER’S COLOR MIXING DIRECTORY 200 Failsafe Color Schemes for Beautiful Beadwork by Sandra Wallace .................................... Color has the ability to transform your beadwork from mundane to magnificent. This indispensable book features 200 failsafe color schemes created especially for beaders. Targeted at the beginning beader as well as the seasoned artist, basic colormixing principles are explained, and you’ll discover how finish can greatly alter the effect. The main directory section is organized into tonal groups and features a wide range of inspirational themes, from the clean, fresh colours of Spring Bouquet to the sizzling hues of Indian Spice. Each color scheme is demonstrated on an item of jewelry to clearly show the effect, and graphic icons identify the precise color mix and proportions used. It includes a selection of projects, with step-by-step instructions, allowing you to put your color mixing theory into practice and create a range of beautiful beaded jewelry.

CREATING CRYSTAL JEWELRY WITH SWAROVSKI 70 Sparkling Designs with Crystal Beads and Stones by Laura McCabe .................................... Working with world-famous Swarovski cut-crystal beads, author Laura McCabe creates luminous necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings for beaders of every skill level. The author provides complete step-by-step instructions for 20 projects (10 for beginners) – and presents 50 more in a photo gallery of design variations, teaching readers how to vary colors and shapes to create custom effects. All 70 designs are made with only three simple beadwork techniques: flat peyote stitch, tubular peyote stitch, and spiral rope. There is also a chapter on making decorative embellishments, such as bezels, beaded leaves, star flowers, berry clusters, and fringe. The concise instructions are illustrated with easy-tofollow illustrations. Learn to create elegant, old-world jewelry with modern style through the only book on the market endorsed by the world’s leading manufacturer of cut-crystal beads!

BEJEWELED Beautiful Fashion Jewelry to Make and Wear Using Crystals Beads, and Charms by Claire Aristides .................................... Whether you’re a budding jewelry designer or an expert, Claire offers a wealth of information from techniques such as decorative finishes, wire wrapping, and dyeing metal to advice on fashion trends and how to develop a signature style. “Bejeweled” guides you through the process of making a full range of pieces including funky pendant necklaces, colorful wooden beaded bracelets, dangling tiered earrings semiprecious stone rings, and bag charms. The step-by-step projects feature a variety of unique ideas for all skill levels and a full range of fashion accessories. Includes over 200 color photos, a review of necessary tools and technical info such as jewelry care, and a brief history of fashion jewelry and trends. With its exquisite projects and technical know-how, this is a fabulous resource for creating jewelry that will add a beautiful, stylish and personal touch to your wardrobe.

BEADED HOME 25 Stunning Accessories for Every Room by Catherine Woram .................................... With simple tools, a few beads, and the expert instruction and projects offered here, it’s easy to break away from the ordinary and turn everyday items into works of useable art for your home. There is something for every room: Moroccan-inspired coasters and a rich sofa bolster cushion make a living room sparkle; flowered coffee spoons or a dramatic beaded summer table runner brighten up the kitchen; and a Baroque treasure box, beaded taffeta curtains, and flower tiebacks will add a touch of romance to any bedroom. And no experience is necessary! By applying simple techniques and commonly found beads, anyone can make beautiful and functional accessories such as nightlight holders, elegant napkin rings, picture frames, and more.

FRENCH-INSPIRED JEWELRY Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles by Kaari Meng .................................... Celebrated designer Kaari Meng – owner of the Hollywood-based store, French General – invites beaders along to learn all about her distinctive French flea market style. Meng’s projects charm with their vintage flair and feminine beauty, yet all require very little experience to make. Follow Kaari as she digs through her vast personal archives of classic beads and creates unique pieces; along the way she teaches all the basic techniques, from simple wirework to bezel setting, and explains how to build a bead collection, develop a palette, and get exquisite results from easy-to-find reproduction beads. All the chapters are organized by places of inspiration throughout the French countryside, each with its own color scheme and special necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hair ornaments to craft.

BK2236 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.99

BK2612 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

BK1644 Hardcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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BK1758 Hardcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1174 Softcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $12.95

BEAD TEMPTED Over 100 Irresistible Ideas and Inspirirations for Creative Jewelry Design by Vigdis Mo Johansen .................................... Indulge your passion for designer jewelry with over 100 designs using the most fashionable beading elements, including accent beads, crystals, pearls and shells. Create elegant bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces by stringing your beads onto cords, ribbon, wire – the choices are endless! Be inspired by the variety of styles and color palettes that allow you to follow the projects or use them to spark ideas for creating your own personalized, striking pieces. Features color photos and simplified instructions.

SIMPLY SPARKLING CHRISTMAS BEADING Over 35 Beautiful Beaded Decorations and Gifts by Dorothy Wood .................................... Whether it’s a tea light holder, a pom-pom light garland, a stocking, gift bags, or a Christmas jewelry set, readers will embrace the decorating and gift ideas in this book. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions cover a huge range of techniques – including bead loom weaving, bead stitches, bead embroidery, and wiring, for projects that truly shine. With a selection of last-minute variation projects that are ideal for instances when time is short, even the most harried shopper will find something to craft in this accessible and friendly guide.

PEARL AND BEAD STRINGING WITH HENRIETTA by Henrietta Virchick .................................... At last, you can create genuine, precious and semiprecious, high fashion jewelry to restring your own pearls and beads just like professionals do. Henrietta shows you step-by-step techniques for knotting beads, including finger knotting. You’ll learn the sources for materials and how to get started in your own business plus a whole lot more.

QUICK & CLEVER BEADING Over 50 Fast and Fabulous Ideas for Crafting with Beads by Dorothy Wood .................................... Combines beads with other crafting mediums to create over 50 fabulous projects including pillows, cocktail glasses, photo albums, candle holders and much more. Crafty tricks include using pre-strung beads, beaded motifs and accent beads for instant impact. Gorgeous materials such as paper, fabric, polymer clay, and metal foil create a variety of backdrops. These “fast-to-finish” projects will leave you spoilt for choice, but with more time for beading!

BEADED JEWELRY: THE COMPLETE GUIDE by Susan Ray .................................... Experienced and novice beaders alike will learn time-tested techniques for creating fashionable beaded jewelry, at a fraction of boutique prices. This “one-stop sourcebook” covers every essential beading technique in vivid detail, removes increased degree of difficulty and ensures beaders success. Step-by-step instructions and 250 detailed photos lead readers through every aspect of making beaded jewelry and entice them to design their own. Portable package provides a carry-along reference in a spiral bound lay-flat format.

BK2067 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

BK996 Softcover, 78 pages Sugg. Retail $10.95

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BEADS & STRINGS JEWELRY A Step-by-Step Workshop by Ani Afshar .................................... Give yourself a workshop with Chicago jewelry designer Ani Afshar who will teach you step-by-step to weave jewelry with beads, fishing line, and wire. Learn to make a 10-strand bead necklace with clusters of various beads, a beaded coil choker with memory wire and fishing line, and seed bead loop earrings. Introduce your own selection of beads, if you like, as you build your skills with her guidance and 123 color photographs that detail each creative step. Also included is a gallery of similar styles An made using the same techniques.

BK1269 Softcover, 64 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

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BK1637 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $22.99

A PASSION FOR BUTTONS! by Stephanie Bourgeois .................................... This book features a range of styles and designs including multicolored and monochromatic necklaces, elegant and exuberant bracelets and contemporary and traditional rings. It presents 21 projects and their variations, each with their material and equipment lists. Step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams mean it is easy to create unique items that are not only pieces of jewelry but also works of art. Buttons come in all shapes and sizes and in all manner of materials from mother-of-pearl to leather. Whatever type of buttons you have a passion for, you are sure to find inspiration here!

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BK1720 Softcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

MY BEADING JOURNAL from Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books .................................... Creating jewelry and accessories from sparkling beads is a fascinating and addictive hobby, as many keen beaders will testify. But how do you keep track of what you’ve made, and which beads you used to create the piece? My Beading Journal is the answer! Inside you will find specially designed pages to help you keep a faithful record of what you used and where it came from, plus step-by-step beading techniques – ideal for novice beaders. Included are some beautiful projects to make, plus a gallery of inspirational ideas that will have you rushing to your bead box. Contains four pockets for storing design ideas and magazine clippings. Makes a perfect gift for beaders from novices to masters of the craft!

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beaded jewelry & accessories BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series VINTAGE AND RETRO JEWELRY .................................... You can try a new spin on a retro look by incorporating thrift store jewelry into brand-new designs. Nostalgia is bigger than ever, and a classic, vintage look is easy to achieve with booklet.

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series LET’S BEAD TOGETHER .................................... Features eleven easy beginner projects from BeadStyle that are perfect for doing in a group. Projects include birthstone bracelets, purse charms, a pre-prom choker, bride and bridesmaids’ accessories, a multi-color pearl project, a motherand-daughter beading project, and fun holiday gifts.

BK722 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK724 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series NATURAL JEWELRY .................................... You will learn to incorporate natural elements into jewelry design with Natural Jewelry. These inspiring projects from the pages of BeadStyle, ranging from chunky wooden bangle to a delicate shell necklace, represent the beauty and diversity of nature. Seven creative beading projects use natural elements: shells, wood, horn, mother-of-pearl, and bone.

BeadStyle Easy-Does-It Series ONE-HOUR BEADING .................................... If you feel like time is always at a premium, you will love this booklet that offers projects that require under one hour to make. With a touch of ingenuity and a colorful supply of beads, you can quickly whip up a new piece of jewelry!

BK971 Softcover, 49 pages Sugg. Retail $9.95

BK723 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

PETIT BOUTIQUE SERIES, NO. 288 (Japanese Language) .................................... We are happy to offer these inexpensive Japanese treats from our beading friends overseas. Wonderfully illustrated (for those of us who don’t read Japanese) the “Petit Boutique Series” will make a great addition to your beading library. Fifty-five pendant, earring, and ring styles to choose from. This book features tons of Swarovski!

PETIT BOUTIQUE SERIES, NO. 336 (Japanese Language) .................................... Twelve beaded animals, ranging from a squirrel to an elephant, plus an apple, snowflakes and two additional patterns.

PETIT BOUTIQUE SERIES, NO. 289 (Japanese Language) .................................... A Swarovski crystal and fresh water pearl ring bonanza! 76 styles to enjoy.

PETIT BOUTIQUE SERIES, NO. 347 (Japanese Language) .................................... Fourteen more different beaded animals and one beaded flower basket with variations shown for each.

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beaded jewelry & accessories THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO BEADING-ILLUSTRATED by Georgene Lockwood .................................... Since time immemorial, people have used beads to adorn and beautify themselves and their surroundings. This guide shows readers how to do many of the different kinds of beadwork made all over the world. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, it has both simple and advanced projects. BK1847 Softcover, 304 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

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THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO BEADING PROJECTS-ILLUSTRATED by Georgene Lockwood .................................... String along with 30 fun projects! Featuring step-bystep instructions and 200+ beautiful full-color photographs, here are complete projects for beginning to intermediate beaders to make for yourselves or give as gifts. Ideas include jewelry, wardrobe accessories, and decorative touches for the home, as well as wonderful beaded treasures for holidays and weddings. Each project is keyed by skill level and supplies needed, and includes several variations.

CREATE JEWELRY: PEARLS Luxurious Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett .................................... Pearls have captured the imagination for centuries. Their beauty, rarity, and seemingly magical origins have made them the prized possessions of royalty and the wealthy. In Create Jewelry: Pearls, the editors of Beadwork magazine combine stories of this irresistible gem with gorgeous designs to inspire and delight the modern jewelry maker. Projects incorporating natural, freshwater, and imitation pearls draw on a wide range of exciting materials, colors, and shapes in 20 stunning, wearable designs. Gorgeous jewelry photos are accompanied by stepby-step photos and instructions that are easy to follow so readers can easily create their own designs.

CREATE JEWELRY: CRYSTALS Dazzling Designs to Make and Wear by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett .................................... Crystals are a favorite design element in the jewelry designer’s toolbox, this book presents 20 stunning designs from the editors of Beadwork magazine that represent a rich variety of ways to use these gemlike beads. These glamorous and fashionable projects range in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to more challenging seed bead weaving designs. Crystal lovers will learn crystal basics, the difference between manmade glass crystals and rock crystal, plus entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead. Beautiful photos are accompanied by easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.

BK2280 Softcover, 120 pages Sugg. Retail $22.95

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BEADS AND CABOCHONS How to Create Fashion Earrings & Jewelry by Patricia Lyman .................................... Anyone who enjoys making and wearing their own beautiful earrings will not want to miss this new twist on beaded jewelry. Cabochons are round or oval pieces of precious or semi-precious stone which are domed on the top and flat on the back. Surrounded by beads, they make gorgeous pieces of jewelry that everyone will want to own. Step-bystep instructions are provided for making numerous pieces of exquisite jewelry. Each step is fully explained and illustrated.

BK993 Softcover, 82 pages Sugg. Retail $10.95

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THE LITTLE BOX OF BEADED BRACELETS AND EARRINGS from Martingale & Company .................................... Give your wrists new shine and shimmer with glamorous beaded bracelets! With a handful of beads and a few trusty tools, anyone can create these beautiful baubles. Get started right away with perfectly portable project cards. Twenty bracelets – many with matching earrings – range from classic and delicate to trendy and chunky. Discover the easiest forms of beading – and perhaps the most rewarding – in designs you can make today and wear tonight. Quick-and-easy beading basics are provided on two “Show me how!” technique cards.

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THE IMPATIENT BEADER Easy jewelry projects for the BUSY beginner! by Margot Potter .................................... Love to craft but lack the time, focus or motivation? Want maximum success for minimum effort? This book is for you! A self-proclaimed “impatient beader”, the author designed this book with the busy crafter in mind. Features over 40 beaded jewelry projects, like single- and multi-strand necklaces, dangling charm bracelets, matching earrings and more! And best of all, everything can be done in a few quick, easy, painless steps! Covers basic tools and materials, techniques, design elements and “Patience Boosters”. Loaded with color photos!

BEADING FROM NATURE Creating Jewelry with Stones from the Earth by Crystal McDougald .................................... For creative crafters, Beading from Nature is like two books in one! First, it offers a comprehensive guide to the essential tools and techniques for designing and making jewelry. It also provides 25 sophisticated designs, all featuring natural stones and fascinating found objects. There’s a full inventory of beads on the market today, and indepth advice on designing a personalized piece – how to choose the materials and what elements (like texture, color, weight, and balance) to consider. The unique projects include the Amber Chip Bracelet, Onyx Graduated Shell and Ethnic Silver Amulet Pendant, and a Driftwood Necklace.

THE IMPATIENT BEADER GETS INSPIRED A Crafty Chick’s Guide to Instant Inspiration! by Margot Potter .................................... A follow-up to the successful The Impatient Beader (BK2047) this fun and sassy guide gives beginning beaders the guidance and groundwork they need to create beaded designs of their own. Drawing inspiration from the world of everyday objects, including vintage postcards, 1950s aprons and silk scarves, Margot Potter teaches readers the basics of design in a completely friendly and accessible way. Readers will find step-by-step instructions for great projects and also get a peek into the design process. Among the projects featured are necklaces, bracelets, earrings, tote bags, polymer clay pin and more!

THE ASPIRING ARTIST’S STUDIO: BEADED JEWELRY by Tair Parnes .................................... Few things satisfy a crafter’s craving for selfexpression like working with beads-and Tair Parnes brings a world of inspiration to the art. Fascinated by styles from Asia and Africa, and skilled at creating vivid and unusual combinations, she produces unique beaded jewelry that is lively, expressive, and distinct. These 20 projects-which begin with the simplest techniques and grow more complex as the book goes along-range from colorful Cloisonné Cone Earrings in red, orange, and pink to a glowing Sunburst Pendant to an advanced-level Razzle Dazzle Ring Necklace. Large and vibrant color photos accompany easy-to-follow instructions that practically invite beginners to get creative.

SPARKLETASTIC Dazzling Jewelry and Fashion Projects for the Discrimating Diva by Margot Potter .................................... Margot Potter does it again, bringing you over 40 divalicious designs to tickle your funny bone and dazzle your friends and neighbors. You mastered bead stringing basics in The Impatient Beader (BK2047), you explored the world of design inspiration in The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired! (BK2064) and now it’s time to add a splash of glittery goodness and release your inner diva with Sparkletastic!, the third and final fun filled, fantabulous and irreverent title in the Impatient Beader series. It’s positively bursting at the seams with sparkletastic jewelry and fashion ideas for all of the facets of your effervescent personality. From the girliest of girlie girls to the toughest of tom boys to even the tiniest of future divas you’ll find a fantastic array of design ideas to spark your creative fire.

1001 BEADS Create and Embellish Using Beading and Wirework Techniques by Irene Lassus & Marie-Anne Voituriez .................................... This book teaches you how to decorate your own clothes with beads and sequins as well as making trendy accessories and jewels including scarves, gloves, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belt buckles. Techniques include how to work with different types of beads, threads, metal rods and clasps with 34 projects described and illustrated from start to finish. To help the reader tackle each project successfully, the authors have provided lists of materials required and rated each one according to its level of difficulty and cost. The many hints and tips dotted throughout this book will provide endless inspiration for those with a flair for bead work!

BEAD WORK Second Edition by Jules & Kaethe Kliot .................................... This book rekindles the spirit of fine beadwork as worked in the past. It provides ideas, patterns, and techniques for executing new beadwork. This is a valuable resource for the study, repair, and the nostalgia of beadwork.

BK61 Softcover, 94 pages Sugg. Retail $18.00

Design Originals CRYSTAL CREATIONS Sparkling Crystal Jewelry for Every Occasion by Candi Evans .................................... Sparkling crystal beads offer unique affordable jewelry. Handmade crystal jewelry is timelss in style. Turn you wardrobe into romantic elegance with crystals. The best part of making jewelry is that it is easy to customize each piece to the color and length you desire. Combine pearls and silver to make wedding and prom dreams come true. Beading is about making beauty come to life. You are never at a loss for a beautiful gift and you’ll enjoy sharing the love of beading with your friends and family!

BK1761 Hardcover, 164 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK2373 Hardcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

BK1850 Softcover, 110 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

BK736 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

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BEADED CRITTERS by Sonal Bhatt .................................... In the spirit of her playful and popular first book, Totally Beads, Sonal Bhatt presents children with a delightful collection of more than 20 beaded animals, fruits, sea creatures, and even people. Bright, colorful, and utterly appealing, they’re great for adorning clothing, decorating book bags, wearing as jewelry, giving as gifts, or just showing off. And best of all, each vibrantly illustrated and carefully explained project is fun to make and well within the ability of kids trying this craft for the first time. A thorough introduction presents all the basics, from stringing to knotting, right at the start.

BEAUTIFUL BEADED BAGS by Dorothy Wood .................................... This title presents over 20 beautiful bags and accessories decorated with, or comprised entirely of beads. There are 12 different designs for everything from a tiny amulet purse to a beach bag. Every bag is accompanied by a beaded accessory using the same technique. Techniques include netting, fringing and bead loom work. Plus, beads are also added to crochet and knitting or used to make tiny beaded motifs for application to ready-made accessories. Suitable for beginners as well as the experienced beadcrafter looking for new and stylish ideas.

BK1777 Softcover, 112 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

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BK1757 Softcover, 160 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

101 SPARKLING NECKLACES by Cheryl Owen .................................... Whether classic or contemporary, showy or sophisticated, you’ll find your fashion match in this crowning jewel of a collection – 101 beaded necklaces to create in a dazzling array of designs. Start with 20 basic designs; then get creative with dozens of variations. Choose from long strands, short and sassy chokers, plus pendants, lariats, and more. A basics section guides you through all you’ll need to know about tools and techniques.

BEAD LOVE Simply Fabulous Jewelry With Big Beautiful Beads by Jane LaFerla .................................... Jewelry featuring big, beautiful beads is one of today’s hottest fashion accessories. The gorgeous projects in this collection give you 40 great reasons to express your passion for beads – from glistening cut gemstones to flameworked glass orbs. Includes a handy introductory reference to the tools, materials, and techniques you’ll need to make the projects that follow. Whether your look is retro, boho, traditional, or contemporary, you’ll find necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that will turn heads and bring you compliments wherever you go.

BK2335 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

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SIMPLE ENCHANTED BEADING Over 30 Delightful Projects to Captivate and Charm by Cheryl Owen .................................... Be delighted by the ethereal, delicate effects that can be achieved with these captivating projects. Discover over 30 delicate designs, from simple projects for first-time beaders, to more elaborate effects and enchanting techniques. It features a variety of popular beading methods including wired beads, bead embroidery, fringing, bead loom weaving and bead stitching. It also includes eyecatching photography that combine with clear step-by-step instructions and handy tips.

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START TO BEAD by Jill Thomas .................................... This book is geared toward 10-14 year olds who would love to be creative with beads. Through clear instructions and step by step photographs of simple basic beading techniques, readers will learn how to make fantastic beaded jewelry such as a safety pin bracelet, daisy ring, trinket pot, mini bag, and even a friendship bracelet made on a simple bead loom. The patterns and projects are ideal for beginners, and are highly achievable using beads, threads and a few simple tools.

BK1639 Softcover, 97 pages Sugg. Retail $17.95

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THE BEADED DOLLHOUSE Miniature Furniture and Accessories Made with Beads by Nobuyo Chiba .................................... With meticulous instructions and beautiful, fullcolor photos, internationally-renowned bead artist Nobuyo Chiba shows readers how to create charming miniature furniture and accessories out of beads, glass seeds, crystals and pearls. There are directions for six complete rooms (four living rooms arranged by season and two different bedroom styles – classic and casual) including couches, floor lamps, chairs, tables, beds, bureaus, mirrors, fireplaces, chandeliers, even potted plants and a Christmas tree. Each piece is astonishing in its detail and 1/24th of actual size. In addition, the book features an extensive, illustrated equipment list.

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BK1007 Hardcover, 48 pages Sugg. Retail $10.95

THE PRACTICAL BEADING BOOK A Guide To Creative Techniques and Styles With Over 70 Easy-to-Follow Projects for Stunning Beaded Jewelry, Accessories, Decorations and Ornaments by Lucinda Ganderton .................................... Combines a fascinating history and guide to the traditional craft of beading with instruction on the practical skills for making and using beads and working at every level from beginner to advanced. The projects cover a wide variety of traditional and contemporary styles, from a Victorian-look brooch to a beautiful art deco beaded screen and a fabulous ultra-modern beaded chandelier. Clear instructions are presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format with over 450 color photographs.

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MAKING JEWELRY WITH GEMSTONE BEADS by Barbara Case .................................... Create beautiful gemstone jewelry with this dazzling collection of over 100 projects, ranging from eyecatching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets.You can discover an impressive range of 28 beautiful semi-precious stones. Make a project from your birthstone and glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them.The techniques range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Clear artwork, beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions ensure flawless results.

BEADED JEWELRY WITH FOUND OBJECTS by Carole Rodgers .................................... Features more than 30 original projects and the inspiration to create more! Learn how easy it can be to transform easily obtainable household objects into distinctive, one-of-a-kind wearable jewelry designs. Readers of all skill levels will be able to bead gifts as individual as themselves! Each project is photographed and accompanied by clear instructions. Basic skills, such as stitches, making neck straps and fringes, beading around objects, are also explained with detailed, step-by-step instructions. Contains over 100 color photos and illustrations.

BEADING BEAUTIFUL COSTUME JEWELRY Patterns for Every Festive Occasion by Mary Ellen Harte .................................... Dedicated to creating beautiful costume jewelry by stringing beads, this is the first comprehensive beadwork book of its kind. It’s an easy-to-use craftbook that lets you create quality costume jewelry forany occasion. Most projects use faceted glass beads in combination with silver and gold seed beads to mimic the look of the gem encrusted creations worn by royalty and celebrities. Large, clear graphic illusrations are supplied, with instructions on how to string the beads.

QUICK AND EASY BEADED JEWELRY by Elizabeth Gourley and Ellen Talbott .................................... Beaders, crafters, needle workers, and jewelry makers of all skill levels now have a resource for making elegant, beautiful, matching sets of jewelry quickly and easily. Authors Elizabeth Gourley and Ellen Talbott teach basic beading techniques – such as stranding, peyote stitching, and netting – and then guide readers, with detailed directions and lavish photography, through 30 projects for creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.

Bead&Button Books THE BEST OF BEAD&BUTTON MAGAZINE: BEADED NECKLACES .................................... With over beautiful 30 projects derived from the pages of Bead&Button magazine,you can’t go wrong with this book! It covers various projects in stringing, stitching, and wire work. The step-by-step instructions and gorgeous color photographs and diagrams will help you create amazing jewelry. Among the projects featured are the “Braided Gemstone Collar”, “Tiger Graduation Necklace”, “Victorian Lace Collar” and many more!

DESIGNER STYLE JEWELRY Techniques and Projects for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro by Sherri Haab .................................... Making gallery quality jewelry with popular and easy-to-use jewelry making and craft supplies is now possible with this guide to creating designer-style jewelry. The latest techniques for working with different media – wire, beads, polymer clay, leather, resin, laminate, and shrink plastic – along with fresh, sophisticated projects for earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, bracelets, and rings are thoroughly detailed. The designs range in style from updated classics like Victorian portrait pendants to retro favorites like 1970s crocheted rings and necklaces.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BEADS! Over 100 Jewelry Designs to Make and Wear by Barbara Case .................................... With over 100 projects to choose from, this book will bring excitement to anyone who enjoys making jewelry. The techniques accompanied with clear artwork will ensure flawless results. Learn how to create the Ethereal Garden Necklace from ribbons and beads, the Moonlight Drops Necklace with freshwater pearls and crimp beads, and many more! The many beautiful illustrations of beads and styles will inspire endless choice and creativity.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL The Book of Jewlery Design Ideas by Yvonne Rivero .................................... Simply Beautiful has 32 quick and easy jewelry designs including Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces, using crystals, firepolish, pearls and jewelry components. This is a great book for beginners.

BK1863 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

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20-MINUTE CRAFTS: BEADING by Katherine Stull .................................... Beading’s not only hot with adults – children love it too! In connection with the PBS Hands on Crafts for Kids television show comes a collection of simple and attractive beading projects for youngsters 10 and up. Young beaders can choose from 60 practical and decorative items, including pretty jewelry bracelets, chokers, eye-catching room decor, and personal accessories. Easy-to-follow diagrams explain how to string the beads, attach clasps, and tie knots. Kids will enjoy hours of creative pleasure and they'll feel proud to show off their handiwork.

Design Originals BEADING FOR WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS by Candi Evans & Mary Harrison .................................... Even a beginner can create heirloom jewelry for special occasions. Customize necklaces, bracelets and earrings to perfectly fit the color of the dresses, shape of necklines, time of day, style of event and even haircolor! Includes instructions for Simple Crystals, Crystal Spiral, Ribbon of Pearls, Simple Lariat and more.

ADVANCED BEADWORK by Ruth F. Poris .................................... A clearly written exploration of many major beading techniques, including metal work and soldering. With more than 300 illustrations and photographs, this is an indispensible book for anyone interested in beadwork.

Design Originals GARDEN OF BEADING by Lisa Ann Glaver .................................... Discover lavishly beaded necklaces and pendants, stunning earrings, gorgeous bracelets and enchanting dolls designed for advanced beaders! There are designs to suit every taste from charming friendship bracelets to exotic tribal dolls. Lush color combinations and intricate beading designs are so breathtaking, you won’t know which of the two dozen projects to make first. You will find all the directions for basic beading and advanced techniques to make flowers, berries, a 3-sided barrel pendant and much more. Step up to the challenge and create a beaded work of art that will be treasured for life.

BK1295 Softcover, 148 pages Sugg. Retail $14.99

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INSTANT EXPERT BEADING by Lucinda Ganderton .................................... This simple, easy-to-follow book shows you how to master everything from using findings to loom weaving, from embroidering beads to wire working. Contains 30 fully illustrated projects ranging from easy to advanced, all with step-by-step instructions. Provides in-depth explanations of more than 20 different techniques.

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DANGLES AND BANGLES 25 Funky Accessories to Make and Wear by Sherri Haab and Michelle Haab .................................... Geared to young girls, this book includes more than 25 fun projects such as peek-a-boo toe rings, fishing lure bracelets, cell phone charms and key rings. Features full-color photos and illustrations as well as clear step-by-step instructions which make each project simple to follow.

BK1843 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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Bead&Button Books BEST OF BEAD&BUTTON MAGAZINE: GET STARTED BEADING Stringing,Wirework, Stitching .................................... This complete primer on beading will instruct readers in the basics of beadwork. Beadstringing, wirework, and the most common bead stitches – peyote, brick, square, herringbone, and right-angle weave – are presented through clear instructions, photos, and illustrations. Stylish accessories accompany each technique and provide lasting inspiration. With more than 45 fabulous projects – from simple strung necklaces to multi-strand bracelets and spiral wire embellishments – this volume is packed with great information and ideas.

BK2042 Softcover, 50 pages Sugg. Retail $19.99

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CHIC AND UNIQUE BEADED JEWELRY edited by Sarah Crosland .................................... Readers will be dazzled by this beautiful collection of 55 beaded jewelry projects brought to you by a host of talented craft designers. This fun book shows how to create sparkling necklaces, cute charm bracelets, eye-catching earrings and stylish watches from a range of simply gorgeous beads. Beaders can explore a wide variety of easy-to-follow techniques, including bead-weaving, bead stitching and twisting wire. With practical advice, clear step-by-step instructions and striking color photographs, novice and experienced beaders alike will enjoy learning new skills.

BK3387 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $34.95

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Bead&Button Books CREATIVE BEADING,VOLUME 1 The Best Projects from a Year of Bead&Button Magazine .................................... This book contains over 80 exciting projects and inspirations derived from the pages of Bead&Button magazine. There are many gorgeous wirework, stitching, macramé, crochet and embroidery projects that are sure to give you professional results. This book has many color photographs and step-by-step instructions to make the projects easier.

Design Originals ‘POTATO CHIP’ BEADED BAGS …You Can’t Make Just One! .................................... Like edible potato chips, these little bags are yummy to make and yummy to look at. Hang them on a wall or carry one out on the town. Loaded with well illustrated diagrams and easy to read text.

BK1215 Softcover, 36 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

Bead&Button Books CREATIVE BEADING,VOLUME 2 The Best Projects from a Year of Bead&Button Magazine .................................... Looking for innovative beading techniques and great inspiration? Look no further! Creative Beading, Vol.2 showcases the best projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine in a gorgeous hardcover volume. With more than 80 beading projects featuring a variety of techniques – stringing, wirework, stitching, crochet, embroidery – this book will keep you beading all year long. Features 1000 color photos!

BEAD-EMBELLISHED OBJECTS by Jeanette Shanigan .................................... Tired of making beaded jewelry? In that case, focus your beady energies on new ordinary objects. Author Jeanette Shanigan shares 17 designs for “beadifying” bottles, baskets, wooden boxes, ornaments, Easter eggs, metal rings and even the salt shaker. All the favorite beadwork techniques are included!

Accent On: THE HEIRLOOM COLLECTION Beaded Ornament Covers by Karen DeSousa .................................... Learn how to make four different ornaments, each with a beautiful and distinctive look. Create a filligre with intricate lacework. Also available are two very different versions of a gorgeous design, the Cascade and Waterfall. The Regina is a crystal laden medallion that really sparkles, and the Victoria features peaks, valleys and beautiful beaded bead dangles.

BEADED DOLLHOUSE (Japanese Language) .................................... Turn your beads into miniaturized furniture! This book is packed with amazing projects on beaded dollhouse furniture. Learn to make a canopy bed, vanity table, wardrobe, fireplace and more! Filled with amazing color photographs and diagrams, this book is a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration.

THE ART OF BEADWORK Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design by Valerie Hector .................................... This book introduces readers to the quality, diversity, and artistry of beadwork from around the world, from ancient to modern. Rather than merely providing instructions for copying, this remarkable reference demonstrates how to translate one or more of an inspirational piece’s characteristics—color, design, technique, and dimensionality—into innovative contemporary jewelry designs. Readers are guided through 24 exquisite projects with easy-to-follow diagrams and complete instructions. Includes necklaces, earrings, pins, bracelets, hair ornaments, bags, and more. The designs are inspired by museumquality beadwork from cultures in four geographic regions: Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

THE ART OF RESIN JEWELRY by Sherri Haab .................................... Resin jewelry is made from liquid plastic that magically turns solid when a hardener is added. The popularity of these resins for jewelry making has soared with the introduction of easy-to-mix, low-odor products, which are ideal for crafters. Now best-selling author Sherri Haab shows how to put the miracle of modern technology to work, making necklaces, bangles, bracelets, pins, earrings and rings. Projects range from simple to sophisticated, from Bakelitestyle heart pins to faux amber earrings to glitter gem bracelets, from scrimshaw bracelets to cloisonné pins to transparent resin necklaces backed with gold leaf. Packed with tips on tools, supplies, finishing, and creating special effects, including ideas on combining resins with polymer clay, this book is a beautiful and practical introduction to an exciting craft.

BK2116 Softcover, 36 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

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BK1822 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $29.95

beaded jewelry & accessories Ondori THE BEADER’S PALETTE Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps .................................... The Beader’s Palette includes directions for making rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and eyeglass cords and straps. With 46 full-color pages, detailed drawings, complete instructions and material guides, this book is the perfect way to learn how make dozens of stunning accessories. BK1869 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.00

BOHEMIAN BEADS (Japanese Language) .................................... Featuring dozens of designs using glass beads of Bohemia. Full color photos and diagrams throughout.

BK2214 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $22.00

Bead&Button Books CHIC & EASY BEADING VOL. 2 .................................... Looking to achieve that “professional look” in jewelry-making? With this fabulous book, you'll be able to make gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. There are 100 quick and fun fashion jewelry projects that are made easy with detailed and step-by-step photographs. Beaders of all skill levels will be inspired by the variety of materials and techniques available to them in the book. BK2134 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

BEADWORK® CREATES JEWELRY 40 Beaded Designs by Jean Campbell .................................... Create beautiful jewelry for any occasion! This dazzling collection of 40 designs covers a range of techniques, styles, and materials. Handpicked from the popular Beadwork Creates series, you’ll find dozens of projects for earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces from top-notch bead designers. Choose from designs featuring peyote stitch, brick stitch, right-angle weave, bead embroidery, bead crochet, stringing, or wirework. The beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, and illustrations guide and inspire both the beginning and intermediate beader. Plus, a comprehensive techniques section describes steps needed to complete each project, a useful refresher for any beader. The pieces aren’t only beautiful to look at and wear, they are also fun to make. Get inspired!

BELLA BEADED JEWELRY Artful Italian Designs with Wire,Thread, Cord & Ribbon by Donatella Ciotti .................................... The elegance of gallery jewelry is at your fingertips with Bella Beaded Jewelry. This book combines modern and vintage styles for a unique mix of wearable art. Relive the flair of the sixties and seventies with mother-of-pearl beads, glass fruit, and translucent drops strung and knotted on unique materials like silk cording, wire mesh, waxed string, and colored wires. Projects are accessible to the beginner, using basic techniques like stringing, simple knotting, wire wrapping, and wire crochet, with basic tools like flat-and round-nose pliers, wire cutters, and beading needles.

BK2115 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

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BEADER’S STASH Designs from America’s Favorite Bead Shops by Laura Levaas .................................... Here’s a book that offers over 39 wonderful projects designed and created by North America’s favorite bead shops. From jewelry, home décor to accessories, this book has something for everyone that cover all skill levels. There are plenty of stringing and wire-working projects for the beginners, while there are bead embroidery and seed bead stitches for the advanced beaders. Discover how to make the glamorous “Femme Fatale Collar” necklace or the vivacious “Kiwi Serpentine” bracelet. There are many innovative projects that will certainly motivate your creativity.

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Design Originals KIDS CAN BEAD TOO! Great Techniques for Beginners… Ages 5 to 85 by Carol Sallman & Ann Rohrer .................................... Easy beading is an enjoyable craft that ignites creativity and delights both children and adults. Beaded accessories are quick to make, and provide a thrill of accomplishment. Contains 37 projects with thorough instructions, diagrams and color photos. Beach bums and summer girls will love beaded flipflops. Kids can share friendship bracelets with buddies at school, or add sparkle to backpacks... there are plenty of choices!

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BK1806 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

BK2122 Softcover, 144 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

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BK755 Softcover, 18 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

Bead&Button Books CHIC & EASY BEADING 100 Fast and Fun Jewelry Projects .................................... This book is a collection of the best projects from two Chic & Easy annuals compiled (and tested!) by the editors of Bead&Button magazine. The designs include glitzy items for evenings out, sophisticated styles for the office, artsy pieces for anytime–plus great gift ideas. All of the details of construction are included with beautiful, clear color photos. The focus is on two key elements: style and ease of construction. Includes an illustrated “basics” section for reference.

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BK2216 Softcover, 101 pages Sugg. Retail $22.95

BK1214 Softcover, 36 pages Sugg. Retail $12.99

BeadStyle Books DISCOVER BEADING .................................... Armed with this book, readers can find out just how easy and satisfying it is to create beautiful, eyecatching beaded jewelry to wear and share. Discover Beading focuses on using basic, beginner-friendly beading techniques to create stunning bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more. Advanced beaders will enjoy the fresh ideas and inspiration. All projects have been tested by the editors.

HOW TO MAKE WONDERFUL PORCELAIN BEADS AND JEWELRY by Vicki Kahn .................................... Made easy with straightforward instructions and over 100 color photos, this book will show you how to create magnificent layered beads, beads with inclusions, millefiori beads, bead necklaces, earrings and buttons. In addition, useful tips for mixing colored porcelain slips, handcrafting beads and buttons, glazing and firing the completed projects and many more are provided. This book is a great reference and inspiration for all who work with clay.

Bead&Button Easy-Does-It Series NECKLACES .................................... Making necklaces is easier than ever with this booklet featuring eight projects that range from classic to contemporary. Projects include lariats, chockers, and necklaces in a variety of lengths. Techniques include stringing, basic wirework, and simple stitching. Clear instructions and photos ensure that beginners complete the designs in no time.

Design Originals STUCK ON BEADS 2 by Lizette LaForge, Linda Peterson, & Diane Trepanier .................................... Discover how to create magnificent works of art with double-sided adhesive sheets and micro beads. These designers don’t dissappoint with the dozens of ingenious, yet simple-to-master techniques for those who love the exquisite look of delicate beads! Learn their secrets of how to create intricate designs on boxes, books, frames, jewelry and more with simple plastic cord. Learn how to make elegant beaded flowers from scratch, how to turn rubber stamp images into sumptuous eye-catchers and new ways to incorporate classic elements such as glass beads, feathers, pearls, rhinestones, jewels, floral tape, jewelry findings and more with adhesive sheets and micro beads.

A Beadwork® How-To Book FINDINGS & FINISHINGS by Sharon Bateman .................................... Choosing the right findings and finishing techniques can transform an ordinary piece of jewelry from simple to stunning. Beginning beaders and wireworkers will discover all the “tricks of the trade,” and more experienced artists are bound to find plenty of tips to ignite the imagination.

Design Originals FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS 101 .................................... The myth of the friendship bracelet is, one person makes a friendship bracelet and ties it around the wrist of a friend, who makes a wish. When the bracelet eventually falls off, the wish comes true. Kids will love to create and exchange friendship bracelets with their friends at school, camp, church or clubs. Projects include Stripes, Woven Stripes, Double Waves, French Knots, Diamonds in Diamonds, and much more. Includes step by step instructions and clear illustrations.

HEALING JEWELRY Using Gemstones for Health & Well-Being by Mickey Baskett .................................... Have you ever been mysteriously drawn to a turquoise or amethyst bracelet, or chosen to wear the same amber necklace for weeks on end? Perhaps you intuitively recognized in those stones the power to heal an ailment or mood – a capacity that has been attributed to many gems for centuries. This approachable, illustrated guide outlines the beneficial properties ascribed to dozens of gems (for example, onyx is said to protect against negativity) and includes instructions for making more than 50 pieces of jewelry using healing stones. Stitch elegant branch earrings of coral and pearl (which reduces irritability), or an intricate citrine bracelet that will improve your disposition. Features rosary, prayer beads, and a beautiful “circle of life” brooch.

BK1808 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $11.97

BK725 Softcover, 16 pages Sugg. Retail $7.95

BK2169 Softcover, 124 pages Sugg. Retail $21.95

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BK1824 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

CREATING WITH PRECIOUS METAL CLAY by Jeanette Landenwitch .................................... Here you will find an in depth look at how to work with Precious Metal Clay. Along with explanations about the tools, supplies, and techniques, there are 15 technique oriented projects – beginner through advanced; over 200 black & white, and color stepby-step photos; pages for your own notetaking; an extra section for potters; and a resource page. This book is great to use in your studio, or for instructors to use for their workshops and classes.

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BK3335 Softcover, 19 pages Sugg. Retail $7.99

BK1539 Softcover, 128 pages Sugg. Retail $14.95

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BK1717 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BK1803 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

CRYSTAL BEADED JEWELLERY by Christine & Sylvie Hooghe .................................... This book will guide the reader through the materials, equipment and skills needed to produce eye-catching collections of sparkling crystal beaded jewelry. The themed projects include Venice, Imperial China, the Baroque and Edwardian Eras, and Fruits and Flowers. It contains easy-to-follow steps and beautiful photography. The projects, ranging from easy to complex, will equally inspire beginners and experienced beaders. Color photos throughout.

INNOVATIVE BEADED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES by Gineke Root .................................... Gineke Root introduces a variety of innovative beading techniques which she uses to create exquisite pieces of jewelry. Instructions are given for more than twenty necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches of varying degrees of complexity. This is an English translation of the Dutch original. Extensively illustrated with both B & W diagrams, plus color and B & W photos.

BK2352 Hardcover, 176 pages Sugg. Retail $24.95

BK1402 Softcover, 56 pages Sugg. Retail $16.00

MOTHER-OF-PEARL JEWELLERY by Sylvie Hooghe .................................... Mother-of-pearl, with its infinitely varied iridescent hues, can be combined with coral and pearls, crystal and lead glass to produce stunning jewellery that is the very symbol of refinement and femininity. From classic styles to more daring, contemporary designs, this book contains a fantastic array of bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces all made with this natural jewel of the sea. Each piece is fully explained with clear, step-by-step instructions and diagrams, a comprehensive list of all the materials and equipment you need, and beautiful, inspiring photographs of the finished piece.

BK1805 Softcover, 96 pages Sugg. Retail $18.95

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WOVEN CRYSTAL BEADED JEWELLERY Rings,Tassels & Beaded Beads by Céline Marchand .................................... If you love jewelry made from crystal beads, then the thirty stunning rings, necklaces and bracelets in this book, in both traditional and ethnic designs, are guaranteed to fire your imagination. All the creations are made from beads that are widely available, and woven using simple techniques that are explained clearly from start to finish with step-by-step instructions and colour diagrams. This inspiring book also shows you how to make beautiful beaded beads and tassels that you can combine to create your own, personally designed jewelry.

STRINGING STYLE 2 50 More Designs for Beaded Jewelry by Jean Campbell .................................... Today’s hottest jewelry trend is at your fingertips with this collection of gorgeous beading designs certain to inspire you to fill your jewelry box with custom creations. We’ve gathered proven designs for one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces, and earrings from Beadwork Presents Stringing in this stunning collection for any beader or jewelry maker. Simply glance through the mouth-watering photographs for all the inspiration you need. The book begins with Stringing 101, a refresher course on beads, tools, and techniques, including how to crimp, wire wrap, and work with findings. Complete step-by-step instructions and clear photographs guide you through an array of projects by dozens of top bead jewelry designers that use a range of materials in unique combinations. You’ll also find 12 neverbefore-seen projects that enrich this handpicked group of favorites. It’s the ultimate inspiration for jewelry designers and beaders of all tastes, styles, and learning levels.

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BK1752 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

BIG BOOK OF CRYSTAL BEADS by Patricia Ponce .................................... This is a sumptuous volume filled with sparkling jewelry for every occasion, all made using cut-crystal beads. Organized by season, the beautiful collection of rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants includes a spring ring in pale lime green and pink, a summer bracelet in cobalt-and-sea-water blue, an autumn bracelet in amber, and winter earrings in clear crystal and pearls. Most projects are of a “doable” scale in time and money, inspiring confidence and original designs. All 70 projects include clear stepby-step directions, and are shown in concise, easy-to-follow color-coded diagrams that track the sequence of steps needed to make the jewelry. A special section on the basic materials and techniques introduces the work.

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BK1753 Softcover, 80 pages Sugg. Retail $19.95

NECKLACES, BRACELETS, BROOCHES AND RINGS USING CRYSTAL BEADS by Christine & Sylvie Hooghe .................................... This book offers you over fifty designs, from elegant necklaces and pendants, shimmering bracelets and brooches to sparkling earrings and hairslides, all featuring crystal beads. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this book will help show you how to make beautiful jewelry that’s both attractive and inventive, using all sorts of crystals, including teardrop, faceted and seed beads, crystal bicones and cubes, and even imitation gemstones. Each project is explained in simple step-by-step stages, each with accompanying photos and diagrams.

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