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ZULU INSPIRED BEADWORK

By Diane Fitzgerald

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £17.95 + £ £2.50 p&p (Code no sp3901)

Following on from Diane’s very popular self-published booklets Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques and More Zulu Beadwork, this is a major book devoted to the techniques of weaving and stringing used by Zulu women.
In the last decade, there has been a growing worldwide interest in South African beadwork. In Zulu Inspired Beadwork bead master Diane Fitzgerald shares her expertise on Zulu beadwork with 25 stunning projects, celebrating the culture of this indigenous population.
It begins with an introduction to Zulus and their beadwork, an inside look at the importance of beads in this South African culture, and the many beading techniques – some of which have never been published until now – used by Zulu women to create adornment. The author shares several dozen unique beading techniques garnered from years of visiting South Africa and countless hours spent examining and dissecting Zulu beadwork.
Next move into projects inspired by the author’s visits to Africa, including netted diamond earrings, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, zigzag chain, and a Zulu wedding necklace. Techniques include netting, wrapping, fringing, braiding, and weaving. Projects are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and supplemented with helpful hints. Readers will find gorgeous photographs of original Zulu beadwork juxtaposed with the author’s interpretation of the design and techniques. Part how-to, part history, part travelogue, Zulu Inspired Beadwork is a beading journey in a book.

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BEADING & BEYOND

By Sheilah Cleary

(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2007) £12.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3862)

This book follows Sheilah Cleary s other best-seller Beading from Beginner to Beyond and like the first book, it combines simple instructions, photographs and easy-to-understand diagrams. There are six different beading techniques, each with three different examples showcasing the technique. Whether you re a beginner, still at the intermediate stage, or already an advanced beader, there will be a project to suit. There is a great variety of styles and beaded items, including a mobile phone holder, purse, pill box, necklaces, bracelets and more. Plus a full colour gallery of 20 beautifully beaded pieces from necklaces and bracelets, to earrings, purses and even a beaded mask. .

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CREATIVE CLOTH DOLL BEADING Designing & Embellishing with Beads

By Patti Medaris Culea (+ Anne Hesse & Laura McCabe)

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £16.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3861)

This book from best-selling author of Creative Cloth Doll Making (& related titles) also features the extraordinary talents of doll maker Anne Hesse and bead designer Laura McCabe. It includes patterns for one cloth doll along with diagrams and complete instructions for head-t-toe beading techniques. Also illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating 3 beautiful beaded dolls, with insights into unique beading techniques for faces, embellishments. Garments, accessories, wings and more. There is a gallery of variations from other top international doll artists for more inspiration. .

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BEADED TREASURES Finger Woven Bracelets, Necklaces, Tassels & Straps

By Robin Atkins

(paperback) 60 pages, colour (2006) £13.95 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3847)

An easy to learn new technique and design idea with tips and detailed colour photos. Grab a few of your favourite treasures and let the fun begin! This method for making beaded treasure necklaces means you can create so many different looks, including one that s uniquely your own. Working with this book has been said to be like having the author by the reader s side teaching a one-to-one! .

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EASY BEAD STITCHES: NETTING

By Bead & Button Projects: Easy-Does-It Series

(paperback) 16 pages, colour (2006) £5.25 + £ 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3837)

Collect the Easy-Does-It series! Each booklet in this Bead & Button magazine collection gives you all the instructions you need to make beautiful, fashionable beaded projects at an excellent value price. Easy Bead Stitches: Netting uses one of the easiest beading stitches to learn  simply link rows of beads to make a fabric resembling a fisherman s net. Create many shapes and textures with one versatile stitch  sleek bandsm ruffled flowers, lacy stars, basic tubes and more. 7 great jewellery projects for necklaces and bracelets.

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BEADED DAISY CHAIN JEWELLERY

By Anna Peters

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £12.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3869)

This book guides you through the basics of the daisy chain technique to create a stylish collection of beautiful accessories. It is crammed with inspirational designs and creative ideas for beginners to experienced beaders. The 40 inspirational projects from necklaces and chokers to brooches and bracelets as well as bags, rings and even beaded butterflies are not just simple designs, but complex creations using the same technique as a simple chain. Also very useful empty charts in daisy chain graphs for designing all sizes of your own pieces. .

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MINERVA SPIRALS An Adventure in Beaded Ropes

By The Minerva Beaders

(paperback spiral bound) 56 pages, colour (2007) £10.00 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3849)

This book was written by members of the Minerva Beaders group and explores a basic technique, but develops it into an exciting and enticing selection of beaded ropes for the reader to try. The book is a project which supports Bangari and Tsokodeka primary Schools in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. .

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BEADING BASICS: ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES (Bead & Button special edition)

includes FREE DVD of demonstrations of techniques!

Kalmbach Publishing

(paperback magazine) 98 pages, colour throughout £4.50 + £1.00 p&p (Code No. sp3853)

Special edition of 40+ projects using the most popular beading techniques - stringing, wire-work and stitching. Inculdes a DVD of demonstrations of essential techniques.

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THE BEADER'S COLOUR MIXING DIRECTORY

By Sandra Wallace

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3804)

This indispensable book features 200 beautiful colour schemes created especially for beaders. It has three sections, the first on colour theory and how the finish of a bead can greatly alter the effect. The second is a large directory section organised into broad themes from warm and cool, to vivid and bright and subtle and moody, each featuring a range of inspirational colour 'stories; each story is demonstrated using a range of beautiful beadwork and clear graphic 'colour recipes' identify the precise colour proportions used. The last section features 10 projects showing ways to use colour schemes from monochromatic earrings and a warm-toned choker to a complementary necklace and a triadic bracelet. .

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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEAD NETTING

By Madeleine Rollason

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2007) £9.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3805)

In this colourful and inspiring book. Maddie shows the reader how to produce beautiful and imaginative designs using various kinds of bead netting. All the stitches and basic techniques are explained using clear step-by-step photographs and there are 8 easy to follow projects for making purses, jewellery and other items. .

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CREATIVE BEADING

Compiled by Julia Gerlach

(hardback) 256 pages, colour (2006) £20.50 + £ 6.25 p&p (Code no sp3806)

This book is a thick heavy volume crammed with the best projects from a year of Bead & Button magazine. It is an excellent value book with four sections for many projects on Stringing, Wirework, Off-loom Beadweaving Stitches, and Crochet, Embroidery and Micro-macram». It also has a Basics section with ab tool guide and detailed instructions. .

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THE ART OF BEADED BEADS Exploring Design, Color and Technique

Edited by Jean Campbell

(hardback) 144 pages, colour (2006) £16.50 + £ 4.00 p&p (Code no sp3807)

In this inspiring guide, 23 different designers show the reader one of the most popular and accessible new and innovative forms of bead jewellery - making beads completely out of beads. These talented artists have inventively adapted many familiar off-loom stitches from herringbone and peyote to daisy chain and right-angle weve. They work their creations flat in circles and tubes - 40 projects ranging from simple to elaborate. .

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PEYOTE STITCH BEADING PROJECTS The Best of Bead & Button Magazine

Compiled by Julia Gerlach

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2005) £14.95 + £ 1.050 p&p (Code no sp3809)

Many projects selected from 11 years of publication of Bead & button magazine, this book contains the very best designs for beautiful jewellery, bags and objects that make peyote stitch (sometimes referred to as gourd stitch) supremely relevant for today's bead artist. Sections on Jewellery, Beaded Beads, Amulet Bags and Home D»cor. .

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LITTLE BEAD BOXES

By Julia S Pretl

(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2006) £16.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3811)

Red Knot Box, Tuffet Box, Star Box and Tempest - working with only cylindrical beads and simple variations on peyote stitch, Julia Pretl has devised an array of delightful miniature boxes constructed entirely of beads. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word maps and colour patterns, she leads readers of all skill levels through her original techniques for creating 3-sided, 5-sided and six sided boxes - rectangular, square and stacked boxes. Blank graphs are included too, so after the reader has built 12 of the books' designs, they can design some more! .

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BASIC BEADWEAVING HERRINGBONE STITCH (BEAD & BUTTON)

By (ed) Julia Gerlach

(paperback) 56 pages, colour (2005) £10.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3724)

If you want a classic beadweaving stitch that is thoroughly adaptable to modern jewellery design - try herringbone! This book brings together some of Bead & Button magazine's finest herringbone projects from sleek, simple bracelets, to intricate and stunning collars. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the type of herringbone stitch covered. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs. Three convenient sections - flat herringbone, tubular herringbone & variations showing herringbone combined with various other stitches. .

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The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BEADING TECHNIQUES

By Sara Withers and Stephanie Burnham

(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2005) £12.99 + £2.75 p&p (Code no sp3622)

A step-by-step visual guide from experienced and talented bead designers with an inspirational gallery of finished works. Wonderful and original jewellery, garments and accessories. Traditional and contemporary techniques such as off-loom beadweaving, loom beading, stringing, wirework, knotting, bead embroidery, knitting, crochet, needlework.

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BEADING - FROM BEGINNER TO BEYOND

By Sheilah Cleary

(paperback) 114 pages, colour (2005) £12.95 + £3.00 p&p (Code no sp3603)

Using a series of simple instructions, photographs and easy-to-understand diagrams, this new book from Australia will teach you 6 different beading techniques. There are also 3 projects for each of the techniques, so whether the reader is a beginner, intermediate or advanced beader, there;s something for everyone. There are many new ideas as well, including 5 fringing techniques, 2 picot edges, square stitch, crayfish cord, a rolled wire loop, a wire-wrapped loop and much more. Plus there is a full colour gallery of 20 beautiful pieces from necklaces and bracelets to larger purses, smaller bags, beaded sculpture and even a hatband.

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THE ART OF BEADWORK

by Valerie Hector

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and b/w diags. (2005) £15.95 + 4.25 p&p (Code no sp3401)

A long-awaited and well-researched book, this is a must for all beadworkers to have on their shelves as a guide, a reference and an inspiration.
The Art of Beadwork brings together the past and the present of this ancient, fascinating medium, showing dozens of images of historical masterpieces from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  In addition, the book also shows how contemporary American and European beadwork artists such as JoAnn Baumann, Flora Book, David Chatt, Valerie Hector, Mary Kanda, Jaqueline Lillie, NanC Meinhardt, Karen Paust, Don Pierce, Madelyn Ricks, Laura Shea, Joyce Scott, and others have responded to these pieces in their own work. Diagrams of the favourite techniques of these artists are included, as are instructions for reproducing some of
their innovative designs. 175 Diagrams and 160 sumptuous colour photographs

Excerpt from Lois Sherr Dubin'S foreword to the book:
"Valerie Hector is a gifted scholar and immensely talented artisan whose work I have long admired and always worn with pride.  Her respect for the historical traditions of beadwork has brilliantly informed her contemporary creations, pushing this art form to yet another level of excellence. 
Now, she has generously revealed the secrets of the craft, in this illuminating cross-cultural overview that synthesizes scholarship and 'how-to' projects."

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 BEGINNERS BEADING BASICS 1

by The Beadworkers' Guild

(paperback) 12 pages, colour photos and b/w spot colour diags. (2005) £3.95 + 1.25 p&p (Code no sp3503)

Many times at non-beading events I have been asked by customers - "I've never done any beading before. Have you got an absolute basic book that's not too expensive to start me off?" Well here it is, and at £3.95 this is an excellent value book, which, with a few beads, needles, Nymo thread and some wire, will start someone off for "well under a tenner".
It has sections on materials and equipment, the introduces stringing sequences (for a necklace), ladder stitch (for a choker), brick stitch (for some earrings), even count peyote stitch (for a scissors keeper), and twisted wire (for a bracelet).
The Beadworkers' Guild promise more of these little books on different topics such as wirework, spirals, square stitch etc, so watch this space!

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500 BEADED OBJECTS New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork

Introduction by Carol Wilcox Wells

(paperback) 420 pages, colour photos. (2004) £16.95 + £5.95 p&p (Code no sp3304)

A very substantial, heavy book crammed with page after page of luscious colour photos of many beaded and beadworked objects made by different contemporarybeadworkers, described as “a showcase of gallery-quality works”.
Use this book to examine magnificent pieces of beaded art including jewellery, sculpture, wall hangings and many other objecs from the top names in the field today, as well as works from emerging artists. See also 1000 Glass Beads from the same publisher.

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THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO BEADING

by Georgene Lockwood

(paperback) 288 pages, colour & b/w photos and b/w diags. (2004) £12.50 + £3.25 p&p (Code no sp3305)

Exactly what the title says - a complete guide to stringing and weaving techniqyes, wirework, macramé, embellishing etc. A well-organised volume with information about beads, stitching and stringing materials, techniques and projects.

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THE BEADER'S BIBLE

by Claire Crouchley

(hardback combbound) 256 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £15.95 + £4.25 p&p (Code No. sp3215)

A British produced book with over 300 great charts for on- and off-loom beadweavers including a beading basics section of materials and different stitches, and a large pattern directory with bead colours and bead counts.

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BEADING WITH RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE

by Christine Prussing

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p (Code No. sp3214)

This is the twelfth book in the Interweave Press series of individual technique beadwork and jewellery books and covers the gorgeous and intricate effects created by right-angle weave which is a challenging but remarkably versatile stitch. Learn the basics, then move on to the more advanced pieces to create chains, necklaces, bracelets and 3-dimensional pieces (e.g. triangular tubes and cubes).

21 projects, single- and double-needle techniques explained, dozens of ways to modify and personalise projects and a stunning full-colour gallery of completed pieces.

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NETTING ALL THE WAY

by Galina Barsky & Varvara Konstantinov

(paperback) 96 pages, colour photos and b/w diags. (2004) £14.50 + £2.25 p&p (Code No. sp3216)

Another wonderful collection of patterns from Jewelry by Varvara - necklaces & collars, earrings and bracelets all using various netting techniques and based on styles and themes from around the world.

There are step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams. New and innovative, Galina & Varvara hves really introduced something else new and exciting here (following on from Varvara's two books Coraling Technique and My Beaded Garden which have been bestsellers this year)!

Varvara is Russian, but the text is all in English

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PINN BEADS - PEYOTE STITCH

Pinn

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £9.95 + £1.00 p&p (Code No. sp3211)

One of two new titles in the growing series of new small format beading books from Thailand which are excellent value and have exciting new designs (see also Pinn Beads Ring &, Pinn Beads Peyote Stitch). Beaders tell us that (like the majority of Japanese language books on the market) these books have excellent diagrams and photographs and can be used without a knowledge of Oriental languages!

Patterns for necklaces, earrings, spectacle-cords, and a mobile phone holding bag.

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BEAD-WEAVING STITCHES

Bead & Button Projects: Easy-Does-It Series

(paperback) 20 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £5.25 + £1.25 p&p (Code No. sp3208)

Collect the Easy-Does-It series! Each booklet in this Bead & Button magazine collection gives you all the instructions you need to make beautiful, fashionable beaded projects at an excellent value price. Bead-weaving Stitches has projects which use various different beadwork stitches, from a tubular peyote bangle, an easy peyote cuff and a flat herringbone stitch band, to brick stitch diamonds, square stitch bracelets, a sampler pin, a tubular herringbone bracelet and a daisy necklace.

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COLOR WORKS - THE CRAFTER'S GUIDE TO COLOR

by Deb Menz

(hardback) 120 pages (+ 32 pages of card patterns & storage pouch), colour photos and diags. (2004) £17.95 + £4.50 p&p (Code No. sp3207A)

Stumped about which colours to use in a craft project? Color Works gives you a practical, hands-on tool for using color in nine crafts including beadwork, as well as knitting, spinning, weaving, quilting, surface design, embroidery, collage etc. A 32-page interactive section features a pull-out colour wheel, two colour value scales and perforated hue cards for taking with you to buy supplies.

Colour theory principles are demystified with clear explanations, examples and more than 270 hand-crafted swatches that bring colour palettes to life in all nine media. Master the colour spectrum with this book and tools and leave the guesswork behind (there is a handy storage pocket at the back to keep all the interactive pattern pieces in).

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THE BEADER’S GUIDE TO COLOR

by Margie Deeb

(paperback) 144 pages, colour photos and diags (2004) £14.95 + £3.50 p&p

The Beader’s Guide to Color teaches beaders of all levels everything they needed to know about colour to create unique and vibrant beadwork designs. Margie Deeb discusses in depth the psychological and symbolic associations of all the colours of the spectrum and the ways in which colour can be used to create and accentuate pattern, rhythm and movement within a beadwork design.
Over 20 colour schemes are described and illustrated in detail, and there are more than 20 jewellery and art projects which demonstrate important colour concepts. The book features examples of beadwork by 39 of today’s leading beaders, including UK bead artist Linda Breyer (p.51, 70, 73 and back cover), and US artists Margie Deeb, Diane Fitzgerald, Suzanne Cooper, Valerie Hector, Jennie Might, Don Peirce, Mary Tafoya and Carol Wilcox Wells among many others.

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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEADWORK

by Madeleine Rollason

(paperback) 64 pages, colour photos and diags (2004) £7.95 + £2.25p&p

This is one of a series of practical craft books from the British publisher Search Press, and UK beadworker Madeleine Rollason's book is a very colourful, inspiring way for the beginner to learn how to make beautiful bags, purses, wallhangings, necklaces, bracelets and more. There are over 200 step-by-step photographs to illustrate all the techniques in the book which include stringing, netting, fringing, peyote stitch, brick stitch, right angle weave and herringbone stitch.
Also included is a small gallery of inspiring pieces by other bead artists including Chrissy Bristow, and there are also pictures of antique and ethnic beadwork items to inspire the new beadworker.

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CREATIVE BEAD WEAVING: A Contemporary Guide to Classic Off-Loom Stitches
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by Carol Wilcox Wells

(paperback) 144 pages, colour photos & illustrations throughout (1996) £12.95 + £3.00 p&p

All the classic techniques of weaving beads together without a loom, this book is the beadwork 'bible'! Peyote, brick, right-angle weave, square, African helix, netting and chevron-chain stitches as well as 200 step-by-step illustrations and 20 projects.

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BEAD UNIQUE

All American Crafts Inc

(paperback magazine) typically 130+ pages, colour throughout (click for details)

Probably intended as a quarterly magazine, this new publication is not necessarily aimed only at the jewellery maker as it includes different section on jewellery & beads, art jewellery, home décor and fashions all in one volume.
Good value and lots of pages and ideas! We stock the current issue and have a few back issues in stock (click for details)

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BEAD CROCHET

by Bethany Barry

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags (2004) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p

Bethany's volume is ninth in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books. This long-awaited book isn't a typical how-to make crocheted ropes or purses, it's an imaginative new approach to bead crochet. It highlights the most recent innovative marriage of beads and crochet with stunning projects sure to inspire beaders and crocheters alike, taking both crafts to a new level. Author Bethany Barry says that "bead crochet offers unique and exciting new ways to use and play with beads...crochet is a forgiving stitch, and unlike traditional seed bead stitchery, crochet mistakes are easy to pull out and re-deo or hide. The possibilities are virtually endless". In this book you'll find basic crochet techniques and tips, basic beading techniques and tips, full colour illustrations which make the patterns easy to understand, 12 projects using a variety of cords, yarn sizes and textures which are presented at all skill levels with step-by-step instructions for each. There's also a short history of bead crochet with a gallery of antique items.

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BEAD JEWELRY WITH FOUND OBJECTS
Incorporate Anything from Buttons to Shells

by Carole Rodgers

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags (2004) £14.95 + £3.00 p&p

Create necklaces and earrings, brooches and bracelets from all kinds of beads with other objects - carved gemstones shapes and cabochons, worn pieces of beach glass, chinese gaming pieces, mini glass bottles, buttons, coins, shells and gourds and much more. There are more than 30 innovative ideas for pieces of jewellery, an exhaustive overview of beading techniques including 8 different weaving stitches along with numerous strap and finge variations, simple step-by-step instructions with 225 how-to diagrams and 100 full-colour photographs, plus a gallery of pieces from 12 other jewellery artists.
Carole's other titles include Classy & Chic Bead Jewelry and Right Angle Weave Beading 101.

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A BEADER'S REFERENCE

by Jane Davis

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £14.95 + £3.25 p&p

More than 200 beadwork graphed designs, numerous gallery photos and a dozen project ideas in this book provide a comprehensive and inspirational reference for any beader. From the large centrepiece designs, to the small repeats and finishing touches for fringes, you'll find the components you need to create many new beadwork projects of your own. Plus, there are a variety of beadwork techniques to choose from including brick, peyote, herringbone, loomwork, crochet cords and netting. An excellent resource for beaders looking for creative new design ideas.
Jane's other titles include The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques, Beaded Candleholders, and The Art of Seed Beading

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FINDINGS AND FINISHINGS (A Beadwork How-to Book)

Sharon Bateman

(paperback) 116 pages, col photos & diags throughout (2003) £15.95+ £2.75 p&p

Sharon's volume is the eighth in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books

This essential guidee shows how the right findings and finishings transform ordinary jewellery into stunning one-of-a kind accessories. It will show you how to use purchased findings or ones you make yourself professionally to enhance and complete necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and more!

Attach clasps and closures ranging from simple and classic to wildly original. Embellish your project with knots, edgings and fringes. Create wireworked findings that add elegance and style. Personalise items yourself.

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NETTED BEADWORK

by Diane Fitzgerald

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags. (2003) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p

Diane's eagerly-awaited volume which will be the seventh in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books (a list which includes Diane's other book Beading with Brick Stitch). This one will cover many types of different netted beadwork around the world, and offers a very wide variety of applications. We anticipate that there will be history, projects and a stunning gallery of netted beadwork from the author and other contemporary artists.

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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Bead & Button Projects: Easy-Does-It Series

(paperback) 20 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £5.25 + £1.25 p&p

Collect the Easy-Does-It series! Each booklet in this Bead &Button magazine collection gives you all the instructions you need to make beautiful, fashionable beaded projects at an excellent value price. Tips and Techniques is a collection of 132 of the magazine's readers' "tricks of the trade" to make beading easier, faster, neater and more efficient. There are also 18 quick beading projects!

See also ABCs of Beading, Making Wire Jewelry, Fiber & Beads, Great Strung Jewelry, Easy Bead-Woven Bracelets, Elegant Earrings in this series - also Bead and Button Magazine.

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ABCs OF BEADING

Bead & Button Projects: Easy-Does-It Series

(paperback) 20 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £5.25 + £1.25 p&p

Collect the Easy-Does-It series! Each booklet in this Bead &Button magazine collection gives you all the instructions you need to make beautiful, fashionable beaded projects at an excellent value price. ABCs of Beading will teach you the basics of beading and bead jewellery making (stringing beads and beadweaving) in 13 varied and exciting projects!

See also Tips & Techniques, Making Wire Jewelry, Fiber & Beads, Great Strung Jewelry, Easy Bead-Woven Bracelets, Elegant Earrings in this series - also Bead and Button Magazine.

Beadwork - General Beadwork Techniques

ART OF SEED BEADING

by Elizabeth Gourley, Jane Davis & Ellen Talbott

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags. (1999/2001) £12.50 + £3.00 p&p

A book in three sections, full of projects! Section 1 is bead-weaving, on- and off-loom Section 2 is pre-strung beadwork, i.e. knitting and crochet. Section 3 is embellishment, i.e bead embroidery.

Wonderfully colourful, with photographic and diagrammatic instructions - an excellent value book for beginners and experienced beaders alike.

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THE ART AND ELEGANCE OF BEADWEAVING

by Carol Wilcox Wells

HARDBACK AND PAPERBACK EDITIONS AVAILABLE
144 pages, colour throughout (2002)
(hardback) £20.50 + £4.50 p&p
(paperback) £14.99 + £4.00 p&p

The most eagerly-awaited beading book of the past few years is here!!!

In this book Carol (author of the best-selling "Creative Beadweaving") has eighteen projects including rainbow baskets, crocheted ropes, woven necklaces, spiral bracelets, herringbone stitch etc, plus a wonderful selection of the work of international beaders. The photography is stunning!

 Ethnic Beadwork

BEADING IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION

by David Dean

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and diags. (2002) £17.50 + £4.00 p&p

A long-awaited volume which thoroughly lives up to expectations - heavy and meaty with lots of colour photographs. Contents include a short history of beads/beadwork in America, researching and collecting native American beadwork, tools materials and beads, and six whole chapters on techniques. These are lane ("lazy") stitch, loom beadweaving, appliqué, gourd ("peyote") stitch and comanche brick stitch, uncommon beadwork techniques and bead edgings and finishing techniques. Plus an appendix of patterns, of course, and a good-sized bibliography and index

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BEADING WITH HERRINGBONE STITCH

by Vicki Star

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos (2001) £15.95+ £2.75 p&p

Vicki's eagerly-awaited volume which is fifth in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books. This one has everything you need to know about herringbone stitch, and offers a very wide variety of applications. History, projects and a stunning gallery of herringbonr stitch beadwork from the author and other contemporary artists.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEADING TECHNIQUES -- 30 Decorative Projects

by Jane Davis

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos & diags (2001) £17.95 + £3.00 p&p

Complete guide to beading techniques including brick and ladder stitch, peyote stitch, knitting, tatting, loomwork, crochet, tambourwortk and wirework.

30 beautiful step-by-step projects such as jewellery, table settings, Christmas ornaments, lampshade, pinch purse, pincushion, card holders and boxes (including a complete brick stitch pattern to cover one of the round wooden lidded pots)

Fully illustrated with lavish photos of antique and contemporary beadwork.

 Beadwork - General Beadwork Techniques 

BEADING WITH BRICK STITCH

by Diane Fitzgerald

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos (2001) £15.95+ £2.75 p&p

Diane's eagerly-awaited volume which is fourth in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books. This one has everything you need to know about brick stitch, and offers a very wide variety of applications. There is a history of the use of brick stitch in Victorian beadwork and in African and native American beadwork, a chapter of tools and techniques including increasing, decreasing and finishing, and complete instructions for 10 inspiring projects from tassels to necklaces. There is also a stunning gallery of brick stitch beadwork from the author and other contemporary artists.

 Beadwork - General Beadwork Techniques 

BEADING WITH PEYOTE STITCH

by Jeanette Cook & Vicki Star

(paperback) 112 pages, colour photos (2000) £15.95+ £2.75 p&p

Everything you need to know about peyote stitch for flat or 3-D beadwork; 50 beautiful gallery pieces.

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THE BEADER'S COMPANION

by J Durant & J Campbell

(comb-bound) 104 pages, b&w diagrams (1998) £14.95 + £2.00 p&p

A handy beadworkers' manual in a horizontal flip format. Small and sturdy. An encyclopaedia of definitions and illustrations of techniques, beads, tools and basic step-by-step information.

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BEADED ADORNMENT

by J Shanigan

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos & diags (1998) £14.95 + £2.75 p&p

6 different beading techniques to create 23 necklace and earring sets, beginner to advanced.

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HOW TO DO BEADWORK

by Mary White

(paperback) 142 pages, 96 illustrations, 10 photos (1972) £5.95 + £1.75 p&p

Reprint of White's original 1904 book. Covers many aspects of beadwork, including patterns, projects, beads & equipment.

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BASIC STEPS TO BEADING (Design Original No. 3042)

by Suzanne McNeill

(paperback) 24 pages, b&w illustrations & colour photos (1995) £4.95 + £1.25 p&p

Basic book on simple beading techniques -- jewellery with seed beads, bugles, needles and thread. 41 projects.

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THOSE BAD BAD BEADS

by Virginia Blakelock

(comb-bound) 110 pages, illustrations (1990) £14.50 + £3.00 p&p

A classic on beadworkcovering beads & equipment, loom weaving, fringing, necklaces, chokers, belts and bands, fretwork, peyote stitch, African weaves, collars, netting, beaded clothing & purses.