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Looking to expand your beadwork book library but not sure if a particular title covers the bead stithes and patterns you want? Here is where you'll find reviews of many great beadwork books - new releases and classis titles - that will enhance your beading knowledge.
Beaded Flowers - A Beadwork Book review
Learn to make beaded flowers using the same beading technique as for French beaded flowers with this with this fun booklet published in Russia, with text in Cyrillic, but containing excellent graphs and images so that you can re-create the beautiful beaded flower patterns it contains.
Learn to make beaded flowers using the same beading technique as for French beaded flowers with this with this fun booklet published in Russia, with text in Cyrillic, but containing excellent graphs and images so that you can re-create the beautiful beaded flower patterns it contains.
Best Books to Learn Beadwork
If you are looking for book that will help teach you the art of beadwork, including a variety of beading stitches, beadwok techniques, and all the basics you'll need to get started, this is the place to look. If you're searching for a gift book for a new beader, you can't go wrong with any of these titles. These books are the absolute finest and should be a part of every beader's library.
If you are looking for book that will help teach you the art of beadwork, including a variety of beading stitches, beadwok techniques, and all the basics you'll need to get started, this is the place to look. If you're searching for a gift book for a new beader, you can't go wrong with any of these titles. These books are the absolute finest and should be a part of every beader's library.
French Inspired Jewelry, Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles
This book, French Inspired Jewelry - Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons and Baubles by Kaari Meng, is an amazing inspiration, and the French-inspired designs can be created with vintage beads and beading elements, or with the lovely vintage reproduction beads and beading elements available today.
This book, French Inspired Jewelry - Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons and Baubles by Kaari Meng, is an amazing inspiration, and the French-inspired designs can be created with vintage beads and beading elements, or with the lovely vintage reproduction beads and beading elements available today.
The Beader's Color Mixing Directory - A Beadwork Book Review
This beautiful book by Sandra walace teachs not just how to use the color wheel in beading, but how to mix and use beads in a variety of primary, seecondart and tertiary colors, plus wats to work with tints and shades, along with excellent images to help guide the way.
This beautiful book by Sandra walace teachs not just how to use the color wheel in beading, but how to mix and use beads in a variety of primary, seecondart and tertiary colors, plus wats to work with tints and shades, along with excellent images to help guide the way.
Native American Beading Books
Listing of some excellent bead patterns beading technique books on the Native American beading style. These are excellent historical references, too.
Listing of some excellent bead patterns beading technique books on the Native American beading style. These are excellent historical references, too.
Beads and Silver by Petite Boutique
Review of the book "Petite Boutique - Beads and Silver", a beading book full of beautiful beaded designs made with Swarovski crystals and components you'll make yourself with Precious Metal Clay - Silver Clay.
Review of the book "Petite Boutique - Beads and Silver", a beading book full of beautiful beaded designs made with Swarovski crystals and components you'll make yourself with Precious Metal Clay - Silver Clay.
How To Do Bead Rings by Pinn Bead
Review of the beading book "How To Do Bead Rings Step by Step" by Pinn Beads, a beading book publisher in Thailand. Pinn Books beading books are written in English and have excellent beading graphs for their beaded ring patterns.
Review of the beading book "How To Do Bead Rings Step by Step" by Pinn Beads, a beading book publisher in Thailand. Pinn Books beading books are written in English and have excellent beading graphs for their beaded ring patterns.
Beads Boutique #288 by Beads Boutique
Review of the book Beads Boutique, a Japanese-text beading Book with a focus on bead patterns for beaded rings and pendants woven from Swarovski crystals.
Review of the book Beads Boutique, a Japanese-text beading Book with a focus on bead patterns for beaded rings and pendants woven from Swarovski crystals.
Beaded Accessories by Liudmila Aporozova
Use Russian beading techniques to make many different wearables. By Liudmila Aporozova, written in Cyrillic text, with excellent graphs and diagrams, so the beading is easy to understand.
Use Russian beading techniques to make many different wearables. By Liudmila Aporozova, written in Cyrillic text, with excellent graphs and diagrams, so the beading is easy to understand.
Beading Book Reviews with Short Descriptions
All of the beadwork books that have been reviewed on this site - in alphabetical order with a short description of the each book are listed here.
All of the beadwork books that have been reviewed on this site - in alphabetical order with a short description of the each book are listed here.
Right Angle Weave by Christine Prussing
REview of the book Beading with Right Angle Weave by Christine Prussing, a Beadwork How-To Book, published by Interweave Press.
REview of the book Beading with Right Angle Weave by Christine Prussing, a Beadwork How-To Book, published by Interweave Press.
Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads
So many wonderful beaded beads, you'll stay up late making them all! From the editors at Interweave Press.
So many wonderful beaded beads, you'll stay up late making them all! From the editors at Interweave Press.
Have Beads, Will Travel by Suzanne Cooper
One wonderful book full of beading projects that travel well, by the one and only Suzanne Cooper.
One wonderful book full of beading projects that travel well, by the one and only Suzanne Cooper.
The Little Coin Purse by Carol Devlin
Review of the innovative loom pattern book The Little Coin Purse by Carol Devlin.
Review of the innovative loom pattern book The Little Coin Purse by Carol Devlin.
Beads in Bloom by Arlene Baker
Review of the beadwork book "Beads in Bloom" by Arlene Baker. This book, a how-to on beading French Beaded Flowers teaches all aspects of beaded flowers and how to use these elements in beaded jewelry designs.
Review of the beadwork book "Beads in Bloom" by Arlene Baker. This book, a how-to on beading French Beaded Flowers teaches all aspects of beaded flowers and how to use these elements in beaded jewelry designs.
Beaded Embellishment by Amy C. Clarke and Robin Atkins
Review of the beading book "Beaded Embellishment - Techniques and Designs for Embroidering on Cloth" and book about bead embroidery techniques and beading projects by Amy C. Clarke and Robin Atkins, two well-known experts in bead embroidery. Published by Interweave Press.
Review of the beading book "Beaded Embellishment - Techniques and Designs for Embroidering on Cloth" and book about bead embroidery techniques and beading projects by Amy C. Clarke and Robin Atkins, two well-known experts in bead embroidery. Published by Interweave Press.
An Earful of Designs by Sigrid Wynne-Evans
Review of the beading book "An Earful of Designs" by Sigrid Wynne-Evans. This little bead pattern book is one that got the current bead craze started and these big beautiful beaded earrings have never gone out of style!
Review of the beading book "An Earful of Designs" by Sigrid Wynne-Evans. This little bead pattern book is one that got the current bead craze started and these big beautiful beaded earrings have never gone out of style!
Time for Beads by Julie Jackson
Review of the beading book "Time for Beads" by Julie Jackson, a lush and utterly lovely book of bead pattern designs, published by beading book publisher Georgeson Publishing of New Zealand.
Review of the beading book "Time for Beads" by Julie Jackson, a lush and utterly lovely book of bead pattern designs, published by beading book publisher Georgeson Publishing of New Zealand.
Beading Her Image by Margie Deeb
Review of the beading book by Margie Deebs "Beading Her Image"; a book filled with bead pattern images of the women of legend, women from religion and women from life around the world. These bead patterns are detailed and compelling and will send you running for the beads.
Review of the beading book by Margie Deebs "Beading Her Image"; a book filled with bead pattern images of the women of legend, women from religion and women from life around the world. These bead patterns are detailed and compelling and will send you running for the beads.
The Beaded Bracelet by Yvonne Rivero
First in a series of three marvelous beaded bracelet books by Yvonne Rivero.
First in a series of three marvelous beaded bracelet books by Yvonne Rivero.
Beadwork Creates Beaded Bags - Interweave Press
Amulets, evening purses, totes, handbags and more from the folks at Beadwork Magazine.
Amulets, evening purses, totes, handbags and more from the folks at Beadwork Magazine.
1000 Glass Beads - Compiled by Lark Books
Colorful museum catalog quality book, filled with the finest collection of glass beads ever seen together in print. Edited by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader, published by Lark Books.
Colorful museum catalog quality book, filled with the finest collection of glass beads ever seen together in print. Edited by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader, published by Lark Books.
Beading for the Soul by Deborah Cannarella
Review of the beading book titled Beading for the Soul, Inspired Designs from 23 Contemporary Artists. Edited by Deborah Cannarella, published by Interweave Press
Review of the beading book titled Beading for the Soul, Inspired Designs from 23 Contemporary Artists. Edited by Deborah Cannarella, published by Interweave Press
Passing the Flame by Corina Tettinger
Passing the Flame may be the most important book on lampwork bead making of our time. Corina is a talented artist and an incredible writer and teacher. Even if you never intend to light a torch but do love lampwork, this book is a valuable resource.
Passing the Flame may be the most important book on lampwork bead making of our time. Corina is a talented artist and an incredible writer and teacher. Even if you never intend to light a torch but do love lampwork, this book is a valuable resource.
The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
Review of the book The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
Review of the book The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
Beading with Varvara - Coraling Technique by Varvara
This is the first beading technique book from Varvara, the very talented beadworker from Moscow, Russia, who has become quite a force in the bead pattern design business.
This is the first beading technique book from Varvara, the very talented beadworker from Moscow, Russia, who has become quite a force in the bead pattern design business.
Bead Trivia Crossword Puzzles by Jeanette Shanigan
Fun diversion with lots of puzzles with a bead, beading and beadwork theme, for those times when you may not be able to bead. Written by Jeanette Shanigan.
Fun diversion with lots of puzzles with a bead, beading and beadwork theme, for those times when you may not be able to bead. Written by Jeanette Shanigan.
Baubles, Buttons and Beads by Sibylle Jargstorf
Sibylle Jargstorf's excellent historical reference about the design, manufacture and sales of the huge variety of jewelry elements, findings, beads and buttons created in the Gablonz region of what was once the region of Bohemia, and is now the Czech Republic.
Sibylle Jargstorf's excellent historical reference about the design, manufacture and sales of the huge variety of jewelry elements, findings, beads and buttons created in the Gablonz region of what was once the region of Bohemia, and is now the Czech Republic.
Beadwork Creates Necklaces by Interweave Press
Lots of wonderful necklace designs from a variety of creative beaders, edited by Jean Campbell.
Lots of wonderful necklace designs from a variety of creative beaders, edited by Jean Campbell.
Fantasy Beadwork by Brenda Whitehead
Review of the marvelously well-researched and divinely designed Medieval and Fantasy motif beadwork, to be beaded using Peyote Stitch, written by Brenda Whitehead.
Review of the marvelously well-researched and divinely designed Medieval and Fantasy motif beadwork, to be beaded using Peyote Stitch, written by Brenda Whitehead.
The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
This is a must-have book about the use of color in beadwork,, written by Margie Deeb. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is important for anyone wishing to understand the use of color in artwork.
This is a must-have book about the use of color in beadwork,, written by Margie Deeb. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is important for anyone wishing to understand the use of color in artwork.
The Art of Beadwork by Valerie Hector
Review of this important book by Valerie Hector, titled The Art of Beadwork. This volume is a scholarly overview of beading throughout history, and across a number of cultures.
Review of this important book by Valerie Hector, titled The Art of Beadwork. This volume is a scholarly overview of beading throughout history, and across a number of cultures.
Beautiful Beading for Beginners and Beyond by Jill Oxton
Review of the gorgeous book by Jill Oxton, full of the most inspirational, fun projects, some flat, some dimensional, using mostly Delica beads, as well as a variety of beading stitches.
Review of the gorgeous book by Jill Oxton, full of the most inspirational, fun projects, some flat, some dimensional, using mostly Delica beads, as well as a variety of beading stitches.
Beading from Beginner to Beyond by Sheilah Cleary
A beautiful beading book, full of divine beading ideas, including beaded tassels, cabochons, a beaded butterfly, an amulet bag design, bead crochet, wire crochet, an ndebele bracelet and many other beaded items.
A beautiful beading book, full of divine beading ideas, including beaded tassels, cabochons, a beaded butterfly, an amulet bag design, bead crochet, wire crochet, an ndebele bracelet and many other beaded items.
Beadwork Basics by Ann Benson
This book by Ann Benson, is a delightful book for all level of beader - new through experienced, with fun patterns for bead stringers, bead embroidery, beaded needlepoint and so much more.
This book by Ann Benson, is a delightful book for all level of beader - new through experienced, with fun patterns for bead stringers, bead embroidery, beaded needlepoint and so much more.
The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques by Jane Davis
This beautifully illustrated book by Jane Davis is a not just a treat for the eyes, but is a serious volume containing tutorials, shortcuts, tricks and all you'll need to learn beading techniques from one of the finest beading and beadwork writers published today.
This beautifully illustrated book by Jane Davis is a not just a treat for the eyes, but is a serious volume containing tutorials, shortcuts, tricks and all you'll need to learn beading techniques from one of the finest beading and beadwork writers published today.
The New! Beader's Companion Expanded and Updated
This new, expanded and updated version of the classic Beader's Companion, edited by Judith Durant and Jean Campbell, published by Interweave Press, does the impossible - make even better the classic version of the same book, by including even more about beading from the very talented Judith Durant and Jean Campbell.
This new, expanded and updated version of the classic Beader's Companion, edited by Judith Durant and Jean Campbell, published by Interweave Press, does the impossible - make even better the classic version of the same book, by including even more about beading from the very talented Judith Durant and Jean Campbell.
Creative Bead Weaving by Carol Wilcox Wells
Long considered the Bible of Beadweaving, Carol Wilcox Wells' book is an excellent resource for bead weavers. Full of lessons in a variety of bead weaving technique, with projects for each of the methods, this book has been the teaching guide of choice for many beaders since it was first published in 1996.
Long considered the Bible of Beadweaving, Carol Wilcox Wells' book is an excellent resource for bead weavers. Full of lessons in a variety of bead weaving technique, with projects for each of the methods, this book has been the teaching guide of choice for many beaders since it was first published in 1996.
Crystal Lace Necklace Patterns by Sandra D. Halpenny
Review of the beading book by Sandra Halpenny, titled Crystal Lace Necklace Patterns Bead Weaving Techniques, using Sandra's signature lacy bead weaving style to create these lovely beaded necklaces.
Review of the beading book by Sandra Halpenny, titled Crystal Lace Necklace Patterns Bead Weaving Techniques, using Sandra's signature lacy bead weaving style to create these lovely beaded necklaces.
Guide Picks - Favorite Beading Project Books
My top ten favorite beading project book picks. These fine beading books belong in every beadworke library.
My top ten favorite beading project book picks. These fine beading books belong in every beadworke library.
Guide Picks - Top Beading Reference Books
Listing of my Top Ten Beadwork Reference Book titles. I recommend these books for every beading library. The books on this list will cover just about every beading stitch and beadwork technique you will want to know.
Listing of my Top Ten Beadwork Reference Book titles. I recommend these books for every beading library. The books on this list will cover just about every beading stitch and beadwork technique you will want to know.