Beading Books

Whats on your bookshelf?

ChristinaH — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:42:37 GMT

I just bought Beading with Filgree by Cynthia Deis and Custom Cool Jewelry by Melinda Barta and am loving all the ideas.

I was curious about what everyone else has as far as books go.

With the addition of the 2 books above I have

Beading with Cabachons

Both Stringing Style 1 and 2

Bead on a Wire

The Beaders Color Palette

The Beaders Guide to Color

The Art of Bead Embroidery

All Wired Up

The History of Beads

handcrafted jewelry magazine

Erin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:02:51 GMT

I just picked up a copy of handcrafted jewlery magazine (I know, its not really a book, but it is a special issue) and I wanted to let everyone know its really well done and the projects are really fun. Its a lot of mixed media stuff, and everything has step by step photos with very clear instructions, which is great, because I really don't know much about how to do this type of stuff. Thre's a very good article about which type of resin to use with a comparison chart that I found very helpful.

The only downside is, while I have a pretty good stash of beads and findings, I don't have any of the crafting materials they use, (like metal letter stamps, resin, polymer, etc) so now my wish list has grown much bigger, but unfortunately my budget has not grown at all...

I guess there's always Santa.

Erin

Mixed Metals

Leigh — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:57:48 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had purchased the new book "Mixed Metals" by Danielle Fox and Melinda Barta? I am curious about this book but none of the local book stores have it in stock so I am unable to look at it before I purchase it- which I like to do with all of my beading books. If you have purchased it, what are your thoughts, would you recommend it?

Leigh

Books on Off-loom beadwork...

cw — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:19:24 GMT

I find off-loom beadwork interesting, fun and so relaxing. There is an endless choice of stitches making each one different by using different types and sizes of beads.

I own Mastering Beadwork by Carol Huber Cypher and Beadwork creates Bracelets and Necklaces edited by Jean Campbell. These books are perfect choices for this type of beadwork.

Does anyone have any other favorites?

In advance, thanks for your input.

Hurt Book Sale Now On!

Kat — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:17:43 GMT

The Hurt Book Sale is now on! We've got many popular titles up to 75% off during this "scratch and dent" sale. It goes through July 18, 2008, but supplies are limited!

HurtBookSale.com.

books on wedding jewelry

cw — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:22:28 GMT

I would like to make jewelry for my daughter's wedding (June 2009). Can you suggest a good book on wedding jewelry?

"Down Under" by Christi Friesen

Elizabeth — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:49:10 GMT

Hi,

I just received this book in the post today (yay!) and I am a bit confused...

I have pages 1 - 40, like normal, and then pages 33-40 again, and then pages 41 - 48, is this normal? or do I have a weird book?! I dont think it matters that much because I think all the projects are there...???!!

I really really like the echidna!

Vegemite is yummy!

Elizabeth

Beaded Jewelry the Complete Guide - Do you have it?

Sherri S. — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:00:55 GMT

I'm thinking about buying "Beaded Jewelry the Complete Guide" by Susan Ray. Does anyone here have it, and if so, what do you think about it?

Thanks!

The Best In Contemporary Beadwork

Elizabeth — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:14:23 GMT

Hi,

I just won "The Best In Contemporary Beadwork" at an online auction for $6

It looks like a cool book (the pictures on the back page look awesome!) and I thought it was a bargain so snapped it up!

I also got Spellbinding Beaded Jewelry, by Julie & Christine Ashford, for $4.76 and the pictures looked incredible!

Has anyone read either of these books, if so, what did you think?

Elizabeth

Antique Jewelry Book

ChristinaH — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:03:03 GMT

I am looking for a comprehensive book with antique jewelry from 1800-1950, especially images of pieces from Czechoslovakia and West Germany.

Any ideas?

I found a really great beading book for the holidays

Dorothy Doucet — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:47:18 GMT

I thought some of you might be interested in this bead book for yourself or someone you love.

It's a complete bead guide and is good for both experienced bead lovers and beginners.

You can check it out here: http://jenbloom.npg123.hop.clickbank.net/

Hope this helps.

Dorothy

Some Books I've Recently Discovered

Elizabeth — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:25:59 GMT

Hi,

I recently purchased these books, they are so fantastic! -

The Beaders Guide To Color - Margie Deeb - before I bought this book I never thought twice about the colours I use, and the bit I love most about this book is the suggested colour combinations - now when I sit at my beading desk I think about the colours I'm about to use instead of just grabbing them randomly.

Beading with cabochons - Jamie cloud eakin - wow, the cabochons in this book are sooo pretty! Im a bit cab-obsessed at the moment and I love just looking at the pictures! And the instructions are flexible - you dont need the exact materials to make a project!

Three Dimensional beadwork - Sigrid Wynne-Evans - I had been looking for this book for ages so as soon as I saw it I grabbed it! I've already started one of the projects (I'll post pics if it is ever finished!) - I love the wizard & mime! I was a bit disappointed that the lady from the front cover is not included in the instructions, but I guess if you make the mimes body, you could change it to make it any person??

Garden of beading - lisa ann glaver - these projects are so cute! I cant wait to make a floral doll!

Elizabeth

favorite books for beadweavers?

Michelle M. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:10:00 GMT

I just saw a list of favorite beading books from the Etsy Beadweavers:

http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/2008/06/ebw-team-members-recommend-books_03.html

I probably would have added The Art of Beadwork by Valerie Hector to the list. What do you think? How would you have answered their question: "Is there a single # 1 beading book that you think every beadweaver should own?"