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| ALL WIRED UP: WIRE
TECHNIQUES for the BEADWORKER and JEWELRY MAKER by Mark Lareau. I
could have used this book when I was learning to do wire work!
Excellent directions and clear photographs. Save yourself a lot of
frustration and wasted wire...buy this book! |
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| BASIC CABOCHONS:
VISIONS VOLUME I. by Paula Adams. Create cabochon pins, pendants and
earrings with seed bead bezels and fringe. Contains clear
illustrations and detailed instructions. |
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| THE BEAD JEWELRY
BOOK by Stefany Tomalin. This book covers identification of gemstone
beads from various countries and cultures. Glass and organic beads are
also described. Basic beading techniques are covered and the
construction of a number of beautiful projects is presented clearly. I
have gained much inspiration from this book! |
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| BEADING WITH
SEED BEADS, GEM STONES & CABOCHONS by Sadie Starr. This is the first
of two great books by the southwestern jewelry artist, Sadie Starr.
There are many projects presented in this volume...my favorites are
her lovely beaded dangle earrings. |
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| BEADS: AN
EXPLANATION OF BEAD TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD by Janet Coles. This
is, perhaps, my favorite of all of the bead books in my collection.
The photographs are inspiring and construction techniques are included
to help in the creation of some really stunning ethnic inspired
jewelry. Much information about beads from various countries |
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| BEADWORK CREATES
NECKLACES: 30 DESIGNS edited by Jean Campbell. One of four new titles
by the editors of Beadwork Magazine. Other books in this series cover
bracelets, and any one would make a nice gift to someone who loves
beadwork (including yourself) from beginner to expert. |
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| CREATIVE BEAD
JEWELRY by Carol Taylor. I'm very partial to this title since it was
one of my first beading books. I find that I refer back to it again
and again. It covers a wide range of construction techniques. If you
are just beginning, it's a great investment. |
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| MAKING BEAD & WIRE
JEWELRY: SIMPLE TECHNIQUES, STUNNING DESIGNS by Dawn Cusick. The title
says it all! This book is now available in paperback. If you already
have ALL WIRED UP! you'll want to get this title next! |
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| MALA MEDITATION by Guru
Kirn Kaur Khalsa. Gemstone malas are a form of prayer beads. This
booklet describes the healing powers of the gemstones popularly used
to create malas. The techniques for using and positions for holding
the mala in the hand are illustrated and explained. |
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| A STRING & A PRAYER: HOW
TO MAKE AND USE PRAYER BEADS by Eleanor Wiley. An inspiring book for
the design and creation of prayer beads with personal significance.
There is something so comforting about beads. |
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