Beadwork

Hand-made jewellery is always in style. So why not go one step further and make your own beads? Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create several styles. Sculpted...

This first book in the new series will get readers started in making beaded jewellery, similar to the hugely popular absolute beginner's course that Carolyn teaches. It introduces people who have no experience whatsoever, and who may never even have...

An encyclopedia of beaded bracelet patterns for your small loom. Weaving beaded bracelets on a small bead loom is easy, and with the 500 patterns in this book you can make all kinds of creative designs! From bold graphic prints to animals and flowers...

Craft colorful and unique jewelry with this Asian-inspired craft book.Bracelets embellished with Chinese floral and butterfly motifs, a gold-and-pearl lariat inspired by the fridges of a Persian carpet, and the popular Shamballa bracelet- these are just...

Soldering is one of the most commonly used processes in jewellery, but its potential is often overlooked. This practical book explains the basics of the method but goes on to suggest ways in which soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce...

Written by a leading authority on the subject of patination, this book is an inspirational resource, a how-to guide, and a book that jewelers have long been waiting for. It is neatly organized by metal for ease of access and then arranged by colour and...

Discover Beadwork magazine's most popular designs! Dreaming of creating your own wearable art? This gorgeous guide is a must-have for aspiring and experienced jewelry artists alike. Featuring projects for all skill levels, 50 Beaded Bracelets showcases...

Any paper-magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, copy paper-can be upcycled into a variety of shapes and sizes of paper beads that can be used to make colorful, unique pieces of jewelry that no one would guess are made from paper. Fashioned from thin...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783000474743Author Tom HerbstFormat PaperbackImprint Facetable BooksPublisher Facetable BooksWeight(grams) 984g

Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood. With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed...

Create your own beautiful floral jewellery with small beads, needle and thread. Each major project has fully illustrated step-by-step instructions with lots of diagrams to guide you through the making process, and is followed by further instructions to...

Pearls are one of the oldest precious gemstones. They have been revered through history and the best reserved to adorn royalty and their favourites. Now, with the arrival of freshwater pearls, they are available to suit every pocket and every style,...

If you enjoy making wirework jewellery and are looking for a new challenge then this is the perfect book for you. In this fabulous title by esteemed wireworker Rachel Norris, there are 15 intricate and beautiful wirework jewellery projects to make. Each...

Kumihimo is the ancient art of Japanese braidmaking; admired for its dual qualities of usefulness and beauty, and associated with both fashion and the samurai. In this revised and updated edition of her classic instructional book, Jacqui Carey teaches...

This book will show you how to create silver jewellery using everyday tools, easy to obtain materials and following simple step-by-step instructions. You will explore the amazing possibilities that the combination of silver metal clay and traditional...

Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather bracelets Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most...

Tatting is an accessible and thriving craft that is perfect for creating beautiful necklaces, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Esteemed tatter Lyn Morton showcases her stunning designs in this fantastic new title. Containing a diverse range of exquisite...

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best-selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create over 100 stylish DIY earring designs. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography,...

Take your beadweaving designs to the next level!Explore an inspired approach to weaving beaded jewelry with Beadweaving Beyond the Basics. Experiment with color and shape with these 24 gorgeous designs from beadweaving teacher and Beadwork contributor...

Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making-chain maille. In Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, you'll find more than two dozen techniques for making today's most popular chain maille weaves-from simple chains to...

Find the perfect finish for your kumihimo. In Pru McRae's second book she brings together the experience of many years of kumihimo braiding to offer a comprehensive range of ending methods for braids to ensure that the ends are finished neatly and...

The art of handcrafted metal clay jewellery is a fun and accessible way to create a range of stunning pieces from the comfort of your home. In this comprehensive guide, there are 30 main projects, each with extra projects to complete a set or to...

Beautiful Bead Weaving proves that weaving has never been more straightforward. It demonstrates through a series of clear, simple diagrams exactly how to use needles, thread and beads to create your own expensive-looking jewellery in stunning textural...

Ancient Worlds, Modern Beads brings the themes of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt completely up to date for the modern beadweaver, combining the styles of genuine artefacts and the essence of ancient art with tiny seed beads. Ten designs from each region...

Creating Jewelry with wire is the most rapidly growing area of thein jewelry- making market, and 101 Wire Earrings gives wireworkers at all levels the information and inspiration to make innovative, stylish and contemporary wire earrings. Following in...

Interest in beadweaving is on the rise, and this is the first book in quite a while devoted specifically to the most integral technique-peyote stitch. In the "Peyote Basics" chapter, beaders will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands, then...

Learn to weave exquisite dimensional wire art jewellery with bestselling author Sarah Thompson as she walks you from beginner to expert with each wire wrap. Fans of Sarah's previous book, Fine Art Wire Weaving, have been begging for more: more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783000474750Author Tom HerbstFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Facetable BooksPublisher Facetable BooksWeight(grams) 1048g

Wire and bead jewellery is one of the hottest subjects in jewellery-making today, and this book comes from two of the best-known teachers in the field, Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley. With beautiful designs, more than 500 how-to photographs that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486281544Author Antonio CirinoFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just...

Electroforming is a technique used by jewellery makers as well as ceramicists and glass artists. It allows the manufacture of delicate and/or irregular shapes that would be difficult to achieve by other means, as well as repetition pieces (using moulds),...

After an explanation about tools, materials, setting up a workstation and safety, Barbara will introduce the reader to a thorough discussion on enamel types, techniques and working with colour - both in terms of putting colours together as well as how...

Create dazzling beaded gifts and delightful decorations with over 35 beautiful beaded designs guaranteed to bring a sparkle to your home this Christmas! In the first half of the book, learn how to decorate and brighten up your home with eye-catching...

". . . a book you will refer to over and over again."-Bead&Button A paperback edition of Jamie Cloud Eakin's fantastic bead-embroidery guidebook. Jamie Cloud Eakin shows beaders of all levels the mechanics of more than 30 indispensible techniques for...

Get all knotted up! This fun guide has all the information you need to make your own jewelry using knotting techniques. You'll learn how to evaluate, select, and care for pearls and gemstones; how to select findings and tools; the pros and cons of...

This is a new title on the intricate skill of tatting; one of the oldest forms of lace making still in use today. This practical and informative book showcases the use of this accessible and thriving craft, ideal for creating fantastic necklaces,...

Simple, illustrated and step-by-step techniques for creating jewellery from recycled materials. This handbook considers the importance of using recycled and reused materials to minimise the environmental impact of your craft and increase its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486243467Author Franco DeboniFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This book contains over 100 fabulous step-by-step jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pins and hair-slides. It takes you from novice to expert, covering all aspects from bead purchase and storage to jewellery...