Carol Taylor

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

Weaving, Looming, Stringing, Wiring, Making Beads

Instructions for more than fifty-five projects to create bead jewelry by using the skills of weaving, looming, stringing, wiring, and making beads.

Creative Bead Jewelry

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Native American Fetish Jewelry

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

An illustrated guide to 40 original pewter projects.

Pewter has strong hobbyist appeal in the crafts market. Easily punched, cut and modeled, pewter is perfect for relief work and embossing, and pewter work can be combined beautifully with other popular crafts, such as beading, woodworking and paper crafts. Modern pewter is also inexpensive, lead-free and readily available.

Pewter Craft is a collection of 40 original projects that are easy to follow, quick to complete and encourage improvisation. Beginners will find clear instructions, while experienced crafters will find inspiration for personalized projects.

Along with 50 original design templates, the book includes:

 * Guidance on working with pewter
   
 * A directory of materials and tools
   
 * Beginner and refresher exercises
   
 * Materials lists
   
 * Step-by-step instructions
   
 * How to create patina
   
 * Crafter's notes

The projects vary from striking jewelry and distinctive gifts to decor items, such as:

 * Picture frames
   
 * Earrings
   
 * A wedding album
   
 * Silver cross bracelet
   
 * Bead necklace
   
 * Art deco bowl
   
 * Sushi plate
   
 * Vintage bedside table
   
 * A personalized journal

This is a creative crafting book in a specialty subject area for which there are few other books available.

Pewter Craft

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Dawn Cusick

Oklahoma

Simple Techniques, Stunning Designs

This inspiration-filled volume [has] instructions for more than 70 unique jewelry pieces from a diverse group of designers. Learn the tricks of using a jig, wire wrapping, twisting, coiling and hammering to create incredible effects.

Making Bead and Wire Jewelry

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Carnation Necklace

Carnations are the flowers of the gods, the best representation of a supernatural romance.

Designed by the talented @bluelyboo and inspired by the Crave series by Tracy Wolfe.

Retail value $12 at thebookishshop.com

Arkansas

Designed by @bluelyboo

Bookish Box Crave Inspired Necklace

West Virginia

OwlCrate Exclusive Vine Bracelet 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Maryland

The Best Projects from a Year of Bear and Button Magazine

This volume of Creative Beading includes more than 75 projects to inspire beaders. Each of the book's three sections contains a wealth of editor-tested projects grouped by stitch or technique, and includes a range of stringing, wirework, chain mail, and bead crochet projects in addition to the fantastic stitching projects for which Bead&Button magazine is known. This book also includes thorough sections on basics, tools, and materials, making getting organized easy for readers.

Creative Beading

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50+ Fresh Bead Designs for Jewelry

Beadwork magazine's special issues were mined for this collection of more than 50 elegant and trendy designs from past years along with the debut of ten new projects, all from the Beadwork design team. The book begins with a technique tutorial--Stringing 101--that introduces the stringing tricks of the trade used to create these pieces; lessons extend to even more methods, such as crimping and adding jump rings and clasps, with some insider design tips. Photographs, illustrations, and instructions walk beaders of all levels through designs like the Water Nymph Bracelet, Superstar Lariat, and Purple Power Cuff. Reviewing the elements and focusing on design, this diverse workbook allows beaders to simply follow the instructions or go where the imagination leads.

Stringing Style

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#hardcover #crochet #home #kids #adults #projects #afghans #jewelry #crafts #hobbies

Michigan

A Simple, Stylish Collection of 52 Quick-Crochet Projects

Imagine a hobby that's a proven stress reliever, highly portable, exceptionally versatile, and requires only one, affordable, simple-to-operate, no-tech tool. No wonder crocheting is enjoying a creative renaissance and attracting crowds of newbie needlecrafters. With Crochet in No Time, anyone can make something stunning to wear, lovely to display, or delightful to give to someone special within a matter of hours. The illustrated, hands-on techniques section covers the basic stitches. You'll start by learning the right way to hold an extra-large crochet hook and skein of yarn, then quickly move on to casting on and mastering chain, double, and treble crochet stitches. What makes Crochet in No Time fun for accomplished crocheters, as well as novices, is its original designer collection of 52 projects. Grouped together in categories--accessories, scarves & wraps, sweaters & tops, home, babies & children--the projects all come with clear step-by-step instructions and inspiring photos. From super easy to more challenging, each project comes with an estimated time to complete--from a mere 30 minutes to about a day--plus lots of helpful hints and professional pointers. Here's a sampling of what's incredibly easy to create with one extra-large crochet hook: - A jaunty beaded beret and practical scarf with pockets - A pretty pearly necklace and bright flower earrings - A rosebud hairband and sugar plum fairy cardigan for a sweet little lady - An elegant black lace wrap, bag, and gloves for a gala evening - A cozy flowery paisley afghan and a lovely lace-edged tablecloth With Crochet in No Time, it's easy to get hooked on whipping up all kinds of chic, adorable, and eye-catching items.

Crochet in No Time

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Price sticker on front cover, in super shape, unused, smoke free and clean #hardcover #jewelry #beading #crafts #howto #earrings 

Virginia

Few things satisfy a crafter’s craving for self-expression like working with beads—and Tair Parnes brings a world of inspiration to the art. Fascinated by styles from Asia and Africa, and skilled at creating vivid and unusual combinations, she produces unique beaded jewelry that is lively, expressive, and distinct. These 20 projects—which begin with the simplest techniques and grow more complex as the book goes along—range from colorful Cloisonné Cone Earrings in red, orange, and pink to a glowing Sunburst Pendant to an advanced-level Razzle Dazzle Ring Necklace. Large and vibrant color photos accompany easy-to-follow instructions that practically invite beginners to get creative. Every earring, necklace, and brooch is like a perfect piece of contemporary art.

The Aspiring Artist’s Beaded Jewelry

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Beautiful first edition volume from The Metropolitan Museum of Art highlighting jewelry from ancient and modern cultures in every part of the world. Clean pages, no writing, no owner name. Trace edge wear to DJ. #art #jewelry #jewels #nonfiction #hardcover #firstedition (Shelf 8F)

New Jersey

Metropolitan Jewelry

BeadStyle BeadStyle magazine

South Carolina

The craft of beading has become increasingly popular, and no wonder given the wide range of beautiful jewelry it can be used to create. This book, features projects from BeadStyle Magazine, contains 34 beginner bead projects that feature prominent pendants, chunky beads, and other strong focal pieces. Big and Bold is divided into three sections: Big Beads (those that are 20mm or larger); Bold Components (one or more pieces in the jewelry are bold in color, size, shape, or design); and Big and Bold Effects (many beads or components are combined for a striking effect). Individual pieces include in each of the three categories include outback wood beads, flowers from peru, and flower field bracelet; cosmic rings bracelet, and seed bead beauty; nine-strand necklace and sea charms. Step-by-steph photographic instructions make the crafting process easy and fun.

Big and Bold

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Maggie Roschyk

Ideas and Techniques for Original Designs

"Maggie Roschyk offers gentle guidance and a discerning eye for detail and color to help you develop into a master beader. Bead along with her to re-create 13 stunning seed-bead projects and develop your personal artistic vision along the way."--P. [4] of cover.

Artistic Seed Bead Jewelry

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Maine

Making Wire Jewelry

Never worn or taken off the card it came on. Not sure what book it pertains to, but it's cute! I just don't wear many necklaces with my job. 

Wisconsin

designed by @jezhawk

Snow Oak Pendant

#paperback #jewelry making #crafts #beadwork 

Massachusetts

Fast and Fabulous Projects

Adornment is in! And here's a little secret--those beautiful beaded and gem-studded affairs are truly easy to make.Instant Gratification: Jewelry offers up near effortless sophistication with 38 projects ranging from elegant drop earrings and sparkling bracelets to deceptively intricate-looking necklaces. Make it today, wear it tonight. It doesn't take a lot of time or money--anyone can be an artisan with the chic and breezy approach of theInstant Gratification guides.

Instant Gratification: Jewelry

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Simply Fabulous Jewelry with Big Beautiful Beads (Lark Jewelry Book)

Bead Love

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Simple Jewelry with Focal Beads (A Lark Jewelry Book)

One Big Beautiful Bead

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More Than 200 Designs

Two-Hour Beaded Projects

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#bookishbox #fantasy #bookish #merch #jewelry

The Witch Haven Locket

#fantasy #necklace #jewelry #bookish #bookishbox #merch #fairyloot

An Enchanted Curse Necklace

60 Easy Heirloom Treasures

Beautiful Button Jewelry

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#paperback #beads #beading #jewelry #howto #jewelrymaking #craft #diy #stitching #smokefreehome #manuel #handbook 

52 Fabulous Projects!

A complete primer on beading, Best of Bead&Button: Get Started Beading instructs readers in the basics of beadwork. Bead stringing, wirework, and the most common bead stitches -- peyote, brick, square, herringbone, and right-angle weave -- are presented through clear instructions, photos, and illustrations. Stylish accessories illustrate each technique. With more than 45 fabulous projects -- from simple strung necklaces to multi-strand bracelets and spiral wire embellishments -- this volume is packed with great information and ideas.

Get Started Beading - Stringing - Wirework - Stitching

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Appears UNREAD. Solid, dense copy with beautiful color photos. The volume was published in conjunction with the exhibition at MMA, New York. Clean, bright pages with no writing and no owner name. Very minimal edge wear to covers. #nonfiction #softcover #history #jewelry #gold #Greece #exhibitions #art (Shelf 8F)

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Carol Taylor

Creative Bead Jewelry

Tona Dettelbach

Native American Fetish Jewelry

Sandy Griffiths

Pewter Craft

Dawn Cusick

Making Bead and Wire Jewelry

Tracy Wolff

Bookish Box Crave Inspired Necklace

OwlCrate

OwlCrate Exclusive Vine Bracelet

Editors of Bead&Button Magazine (Compiled by)

Creative Beading

Jamie Hogsett

Stringing Style

Melody Griffiths; Reader's Digest Editors

Crochet in No Time

Tair Parnes; Penn Publishing Ltd. Staff (Produced by)

The Aspiring Artist’s Beaded Jewelry

Sophie McConnell

Metropolitan Jewelry

BeadStyle BeadStyle magazine

Big and Bold

Maggie Roschyk

Artistic Seed Bead Jewelry

Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchie

Making Wire Jewelry

Fairyloot YA subscription box

Snow Oak Pendant

Annie Guthrie; Julie Toy (Photographer)

Instant Gratification: Jewelry

Jane La Ferla

Bead Love

Sarah McConnell

One Big Beautiful Bead

Ann Benson

Two-Hour Beaded Projects

Bookish Box

The Witch Haven Locket

Bookish Box

An Enchanted Curse Necklace

Susan Davis

Beautiful Button Jewelry

Editors of Bead&Button Magazine (Compiled by)

Get Started Beading - Stringing - Wirework - Stitching

Dyfri Williams, Jack Ogden

Greek Gold