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ALBION STITCH Book 2

Heather Kingsley-Heath

(stiff back comb-bound) 64 pages, colour (2010) £12.95 + £1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5130)

Albion Stitch book 2 is a comprehensive exploration of the versatility of this stitch brought to the fore by Heather in her first book Albion Stitch. Use this book to create beautiful bezels, explore 3-dimensional forms and discover a rich selection of beaded flowers, leaves and insects too!

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BEYOND BEADING BASICS

Carole Rodgers

(paperback) 144 pages, colour (2010) £15.99 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5102)

Beyond Beading Basics teaches the more complex aspects of beading that go beyond the basics. Readers will receive instruction on over 25 intermediate and advanced techniques including how to use common beading findings as an integral part of the design, use multiple-hole beads, make baskets and other shapes with wire and beads, as well as how to combine stitches to achieve unique effects. More than 25 projects demonstrate these techniques for readers and provide added inspiration.

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COMPENDIUM OF BEADING TECHNIQUES - 300 Tips, techniques & Trade Secrets

Jean Power

(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2009) £12.99 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5107)

Just like having a beading expert on call 24 hours a day, in this book are the answers to most beding questions or dilemmas you may have! Whether stringing, wiring or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through eachstage of your work. The technqiues are organised in the order you need them when making a project - form the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results - or you can dip in for help with any particular problem.

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ALBION STITCH An Introduction to the New Beadwork Stitch

By Heather Kingsley-Heath

(paperback comb-bound) 64 pages, colour (2009) £12.95 + £1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5025)

Albion stitch is an easy stitch to master and beginners will soon be able to create beautiful beadwork with it. It can also be intriguingly complex, and ideal for the more experienced beader who is looking for fresh ideas and new patterns. 20 step-by-step projects (for contemporary bracelets, necklaces and accessories) plus many more variations, this book is a comprehensive introduction to this exciting new stitch.

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CRYSTALS WITH RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE

By Tanya Tegmeyer-Rodriguez

(paperback) 32 pages, colour (2009) £9.95 + £1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5027)

Right angle weave is a beadweaving stitch comprised of four-sided units which resemble a square - a great versatile stitch for building 3-dimensional pieces, and crystals and facetted beads make it easy to fashion stunning jewellery with right angle weave! The angles in bicone crystals allow for a good alignment of the beads, and all the patterns in this book were designed with crystal bicones. It is a book primarily about components various shapes which can be used in different ways - used singly or in combinations to make stunning pieces of jewellery. There is also a gallery of inspirational pieces.

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CREATIVE BEADING Vol 2

(hardback) 256 pages, colour (2007) £21.95 + £6.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4027)

This book is the second 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 Other Techniques. It also has a Basics section with a tool guide and detailed instructions.

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CREATIVE BEADING Vol 3

(hardback) 256 pages, colour (2008) £21.95 + £6.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4088)

This book is the third 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 Other Techniques. It also has a Basics section with a tool guide and detailed instructions.

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CREATIVE BEADWEAVING

By Carol Wilcox Wells

(paperback) 144 pages, colour (1998) £12.95 + £3.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4052)

This book has received universal rave reviews and has been in print for 10 years. If you'ld like to learn the classic techniques of weaving beads together without a loom this book is a must. You'll find complete easy to follow instructions for the most popular off loom stitches - peyote stitch, brick stitch, right angle weave, square stitch, African helix, netting, and chevron chains as well as 200 step by step illustrations and 20 detailed projects to make. When this print run is finished, the publishers will not print any more, so last chance for new beader's to own a new copy!!

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THE BEADER'S COLOR PALETTE

By Margie Deeb

(paperback) 192 pages, colour (2008) £14.99 + £3.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4054)

A lavishly illustrated book with more than 800 colour photographs and illustrations - this is a priceless ource of information for beaded jewellery which presents 200 palettes inspired by five diverse themes, along with examples of finished jewllery and 20 projects which interpret those themes. Colour expert and beadwork designer Margie Deeb reveals the inspirations behind the palettes, shows the reader how to create their own palettes from the things which isnpire them, and offer stunning examples of finished jewellery by many leading beadwork designers. Themes range from the four elements, through ancient and modern artist's palettes, world cultures and environments to the natural world.

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DAS GROSSE PERLENBUCH (in German)

By Natacha Wolters

(hardback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £14.95 + £ 2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4015)

An amazing book covering a wide breadth of subjects from antique beadwork, beads and collectables (with examples from around the world) to various bead and beadwork projects inspired by these older collectables and using a wide variety of techniques. Although written in German, the colour photographs alone are enough eye candy to make this book excellent value, but the diagrams for the projects are also easy to follow. There is information about the history and manufacture of European beads, their names and sizes, threads, findings, charts and samples. The projects section includes threading, netting (including Christmas glass baubles), peyote stitch, broad collars, amulets, canvaswork, knitting, looming, crochet, embroidery etc, plus a gallery of colourful artistic pieces.

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SEED BEAD STITCHING Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques

By Beth Stone

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2007) £15.95 + £ 1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4007)

Create fun, stylish jewellery with seed beads and eye-catching accents. Explore the possibilities with patterns in peyote stitch, brick stitch, right-angle weave, spiral rope, tri- and quad-stitches, daisy chain, St Petersburg chain, Russian spiral and Russian rope & more!

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MASTERING BEADWORK A Comprehensive Guide to Off-loom Techniques

By Carol Huber Cypher

(hardback, ring-bound) 240 pages, colour (2007) £17.99 + £ 3.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4001)

If the reader is a new beader seeking solid beading foundations or an experienced beadworker wanting to refine skills, Mastering Beadwork is an excellent resource for beading knowledge - a reference book and a project book in one; a classroom in a book and an all-in-one reference guide. All the basic beading stitches - peyote, spiral, vertical and horizontal netting, crochet, right-angle weave, triangle weave, daisy chain, ladder stitch, herringbone, brick stitch, African helix and more &! Each technique is explained in detail and demonstrated with projects (63 in all) from bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings to findings, closures and beaded beads.

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ZULU INSPIRED BEADWORK

By Diane Fitzgerald

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2007) £17.95 + £ £2.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £13.95 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £14.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £16.95 + £ 1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £5.95 + £ 1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £18.95 + £ 4.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £15.95 + £ 1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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) £13.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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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The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BEADING TECHNIQUES

By Sara Withers and Stephanie Burnham

(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2005) £12.99 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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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THE ART OF BEADWORK

by Valerie Hector

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and b/w diags. (2005) £19.95 + £4.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here (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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NETTING ALL THE WAY

by Galina Barsky & Varvara Konstantinov

(paperback) 96 pages, colour photos and b/w diags. (2004) £16.95 + £2.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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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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) £20.50 + £4.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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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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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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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NETTED BEADWORK

by Diane Fitzgerald

(paperback) 128 pages, colour photos and diags. (2003) £15.95 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

Diane's eagerly-awaited volume which will be the seventh in the Interweave Press series of single-technique beadwork books. 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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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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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

(paperback) 144 pages, colour throughout (2002) £14.99 + £4.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

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!

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BEADING IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION

by David Dean

(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and diags. (2002) £17.50 + £4.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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.

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BEADING WITH PEYOTE STITCH

by Jeanette Cook & Vicki Star

(paperback) 112 pages, colour photos (2000) £15.95+ £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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

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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 Discount p&p offer! - click here

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

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