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THE BEADED DOLLHOUSE Miniature Furniture & Accessories made with Beads

By Nobuyo Chiba

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2007) £14.95 + £1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4064)

Inspired by fairy tales and dolls' houses as she was growing up, the author has created a collection of "her dreams come true" - the combination of tiny beads and wire to make doll's house furniture. There are sets for the living rooms and bedrooms of the house, and colour ranges from warm colours, through cool and chic to festive. There are traditional and romantic styles, plus displays in room units and displays in boxes.There are sections on beading basics and essential materials, and sections on how to read the diagrams. An excellent book for the miniaturist who would like to make something different.

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BEAD FANCY Jewelry with Silver Wire

By Andrea Gibson

(paperback) 16 pages, colour (2006) £5.25 + £ 1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3860)

The elegant style and delicate appearance of shaped silver )(and silver-coloured) wire enhances the natural beauty of beads. This book enables you to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewellery with basic wire techniques. Many projects and variations.

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BEGINNERS BEADING BASICS 2: BEAD STRINGING

By The Beadworkers  Guild

(paperback) 20 pages, colour (2007) £3.95 + £ 1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3858)

Many times at non-beading events I have been asked by customers - "I want to do some threading. 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, basic findings and some pliers and wire, will start someone off. It has sections on materials and equipment, basic tips, adding clasps, getting started, knotting, plaiting & looping, variations, lariats, layers, accents and working with wire. This is the second book in the series which aims to inspire the complete novice to create their own jewellery. The first was Beginners Beading Basics 1 and the Beadworkers' Guild promise more of these little books on different topics so watch this space! .

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CHARMED

By Gabriella Sellors

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2006) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3831)

Charms have been prized since ancient times for bringing good fortune, healing and protection. This beautifully written guide reveals how to make beguiling charm bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more - all the reader needs are pliers, wire or chain and their favourite charms and gemstones. 50 step-by-step projects and easy to follow techniques. .

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WIRE JEWELRY CROCHETED, KNITTED TWISTED & BEADED

By Chrissie Day

(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2008) £12.99 + £ 2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3820)

Learn ingeniously quick and easy ways to make stylish jewellery, transforming wire and beads into dazzling earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets. 35 beautiful projects present classic styles with a twist, from crystal chandelier earrings and a slinky Art Deco crocheted necklace, to bracelets of pearl and sea-blue. Detailed step-by-step photography for all techniques. .

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PERLENTIERE PLASTISCH & FLACH in German (Beaded Animals Sculptural & Flat)

By Ingrid Moras

(hardback) 64 pages, colour (2005) (Temporarily out of print - expected July 2009) (Code no sp3709)

Even though the text is in German there are excellent diagrammatic pattern sheet instructions for wire-beaded fish, mammoth, sabre-tooth tiger, penguin, seagull, llama, rhino, exotic birds, stork,flamingo, seahorse, ray, dogs, meercats, 3 dinosaurs, turtle, 2-D birds .

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BEADS AND WIRE - Jewelry and Decorative Items for the Home

Ondori

(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2005) £12.95 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3625)

Complete instructions for 55 projects - both jewellery and decorative items for the home. Some are made freehand and others use wire-working tools (Wigjig Delphi, Twist 'n' Curl and Wireworker).

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GETTING STARTED: MAKING WIRE JEWELRY AND MORE

By Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey

(hardback) 87 pages, colour (2005) £12.95 + £2.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3619)

By the co-authors of Woven Wire Jewelry, if you don't know anything at all about wire jewellery, this book will get you off to a smooth start with easy-to-follow colour photographs that take you step-by-step through the making process. Make basic components such as loops, jump rings and connectors and many designs for earrings, rings, bracelets and decorated cards.

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CROCHET WITH WIRE

Nancie M Wiseman

(paperback) 88 pages, colour photos and diags. (2005) £11.95 + 1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3403)

Crocheting takes on a new dimension in this fun and creative collection of 30 projects, including stunning yet easy-to-make necklaces, earrings and bracelets and delicate but functional baskets. Those new to crochet will get all the basics of crocheting, including how to get started, finishing off, tube crocheting, adding new wire and planning projects - with plenty of illustrations throughout for guidance. Beaders will enjoy a new way to play with beads while seasoned crocheters will relish fresh and innovative approaches to a favourite technique.

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BEAD N' BUGS

Verona Rachelle Thom

(paperback) 52 pages, colour photos. b/w diags (2003) £15.95 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

This book shows how to use wire and beads to create realistic butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, spiders, flies, wasps and ladybirds.

There are sections on basic stringing techniques, colour photos of the individual pieces and patterns to make them.

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BEADS AND WIRE

by Carolyn Schulz

(paperback) 64 pages, colour photos throughout (2001) £7.95+ £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

In this excellent value book Carolyn shows how beads and wire can be combined to create a range of beautiful items using simple tools and easy-to-follow instructions. Nine stunning projects are explained through clear step-by-step photography, inspiring readers to create their own jewellery, hair bands, wind chimes, pots, wedding accessories, place settings and much more....

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GLASS BEAD ARTISTRY

(paperback) 48 pages, many colour diags & photos (1992) £13.50 + £1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here

Patterns and instructions for 100s of bead figures and objects, storybook characters, butterflies, zodiac signs, dolls, zoo animals, space travel, fashion accessories, etc.