Barth has completed an instructional masterpiece of Native American Bead work. If you are interested in traditional Native American beadwork you won't find a better book than this one for making your work as close to traditional as possible.

It's hard to imagine a material more versatile than polymer clay. What other medium yields perfectly convincing simulations of everything from marble, wood, ivory, and jade to metal, porcelain, mosaic, enamel, and semiprecious stones--not to mention flowers, food, and sculptural forms? With a thoroughness rarely found in other books on the subject, Sue Heaser explains all of these methods and more, supplementing her excellent instructions with good, clear photos. Although she includes a number of full step-by-step projects, this is primarily a techniques-driven presentation.

It’s amazing that objects so beautiful can come from such simple techniques! These French beaded flowers sparkle, shine, and surprise, and yet they’re made just by stringing beads on wire and wrapping them around to form stems and petals. Some of these flowers serve as eye-catching ornaments; others are sublimely practical, such as napkin rings and tiebacks. Follow the well-illustrated instructions to craft wildflowers, roses, daisies, tulips, anemones, and hydrangeas.

Maybe the word basics sets up certain expectations, but Benson manages to discuss in the space of a few pages in the introduction and in concluding paragraphs bead fundamentals, including necessary tools and different techniques (peyote stitch, brick stitch, and bead weaving, among others). Twenty-nine projects constitute the meat of the book, each with color photographs, materials list, directions, and, if necessary, charts, diagrams, and a key to the various sizes of beads.

Stringing, stitching, netting, weaving and fringing are all covered and as each technique is explored, you will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bags, purses, wallhangings and more. Skills are cleverly built up through a sequence of practical, inspiring projects which are designed to increase confidence and to be enjoyed. Once you have worked through the basics, this informative and delightful book will enable you to create your own beautiful designs and it will not only appeal to beginners, but to anyone interested in beads and beadwork.

Clear step-by-step instructions show how to make decorative necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and many other accessories.

Packed with diagrams, step-by-step photographs, and a wealth of ideas for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, this portfolio of inspirational projects shows how even the simplest beading can result in a stunning, unique design when embellished by the proper knot. Showcasing a love for tradition while utilizing innovative skills that are easily mastered, the projects require no specialist equipment at any degree of complexity.

Beadweaving and flowers just seem to go together. This book contains 9 sculpted floral designs for the intermediate to advanced beadweaver. You will find Wisteria, bouganvillea, gardenia, chrysanthemums, Orchids, water lily and more. Complete instructions for each project along with color pictures and diagrams to help you in your beadweaving journey through this floral garden.

The Beadworkers Guild Introduction to Beadwork: Earrings (Brooches, Fringes & Tassels) is the second of a series of books being produced by the Beadworkers Guild. This book is designed for both the beginner and expert beader. The idea is to further develop the stitches in learnt in the first book of the series. You don't have to read the first book as this one has a section devoted to each stitch. There are over 50 projects in this book with hand drawn diagrams and colour pictures to show the finished items.

This first book in our series is all about bracelets. We think this is on ideal way to learn lots of techniques and sample new ideas. We have included all sorts of styles and many of the designs can be expanded to use as necklaces or braids and trimmings. So if you particularly like one, run with it and explore all the possibilities.

These projects offer appealing designs and reliable instructions for stitching this new shape into jewelry. This five-project collection in digital format offers instant gratification. Each project includes one or two design variations with instructions and color notes, adding up to 14 creative ideas in all.

A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projects.

This technique-driven book propels beginning beaders many strides forward, introducing new skills and materials, encouraging aesthetic exploration, and giving specific instructions for creating 10 gorgeous flameworked glass beads. It's aimed at the ambitious novice who seeks to go past the basics and explore techniques that will serve as building blocks to developing an individual style.

41 Favorite (Step-by-Step) Excuses to Bead. become color savvy! Discover all the shades and combinations of red, yellow, blue, and all the colors in-between! Learn the beauty behind analogous colors, find inspiration in culture, use dominance to create harmony, and utilize winter’s contrast while crafting your favorite pieces.

Discover 330+ of this year's must-have beads. Plus, get over 15 fabulous step-by-step jewelry projects to make with them!