500 Earrings: The Great Picture Book
Anna Verbsky Sagami
Yep. You got it: Clear photos of 500 different earrings fill most of the pages of this book. Pages 4-8 cover tools, materials, wrapped loops, plain loops, ear wire and jump ring loops, and basic stringing concepts.

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500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork
by Lark Books
“As you turn the pages of this book, you’ll tour a truly dazzling gallery of creations that take beadwork to a whole new level. You will see astonishing necklaces, bracelets, shoes, and bags SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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1000 Rings
Introduction by Robert W. Ebendorf
From the stunningly, opulently gorgeous to the seriously weird, you will be entranced by the range of creativity and technical versatility modern jewelers are applying to the ring form. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Art Marketing 101:A Handbook for the Fine Artist (second edition)
By Constance Smith
WOW! Here’s how good this book is – before I could write this review, I went online and ordered it. That’s a first for me. Constance tells you EVERYTHING about marketing your art in a clear, friendly, and well-written manner.

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Bags and Accessories with Style
by Stephanie Kimura
“Bags and Accessories with Style is for talented, creative women like you! Use the projects in this book to guide you while you select the flattering colors, sumptuous textures and a repertoire of motifs that define your expression.”

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The Beaded Garden
by Diane Fitzgerald
Green thumbs need not retire as winter approaches! You can grow an entire indoor garden with The Beaded Garden, an exciting new guide to the craft of making flowers with tiny glass beads and threads

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Designer Beadwork: French Beaded Designs
Donna DeAngelis Dickt
There have been a number of good books published on the subject recently, but this is one of the best, both in terms of the simplicity and clarity with which the techniques are taught

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The Best in Contemporary Beadwork: Bead International 2002
Produced by the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center
You will find this a page-turner that elicits gasps of discovery and moans of appreciation. In full color, the book shows to satisfaction the 76 pieces of the third Bead International exhibit with photos and details of beaded pieces.

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Coloring Outside the Lines Vol. 1, issue 1
Faith Harper and Fiona Blackwolf, coeditors
The first feature of each issue of this Ezine focuses on art for a charitable purpose. This issue tells the very sad and moving story of the terrible violence against women PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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Coloring Outside the Lines: Vol. 1, issue 2
Faith Harper and Fiona Blackwolf, coeditors
Coloring Outside the Lines is an online periodical for artisans who work with beads, fibers, and papers. This issue is titled “Wonder-Full World”. PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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Copyright for Jewelry Designers: Understanding the Fundamentals
By Faith Harper
The issue of copyright is one of the biggest and also one of the most misunderstood in the bead and jewelry community. Faith Harper has done a lot of research, PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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Crafting as a Business
Wendy Rosen
Even if you just want to break even so you can afford to continue beading, this book is a must-own. Chapters include: getting started, business basics, your customer, product development, pricing, etc. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Easy Internet Selling: An E-Book
by Cheryl Coccaro
The author shares her own success story with the reader, and the details of how you can do it too. The E-Book is very easy reading, and will take you step-by-step through the process of getting up and online for Internet selling.

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First Steps in Enameling
by Jinks McGrath
Many still think enameling is a professionals-only craft. Thanks to widely available compact and inexpensive kilns, the craft is becoming more popular to amateur jewelry makers.

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The Beader’s Guide to Color
By Margie Deeb
This is a fascinating and lavishly extravagant book. Just looking at the wonderful examples of beadwork by many artists that Margie has chosen to illustrate her explanations of how colors work is worth the price of admission.

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How to Close the Deal
by Preston J Reuther
Preston Reuther is a master salesman, and this E-Book is filled with outstanding tips, techniques, and sample scenarios that will help you become more successful at shows PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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The “Knotty” Macramé & Beading Book
by Wendy Simpson Conner
Another of the handbooks in her series of 25 books for bead-addicts, this book focuses on the use of macramé with beads to produce various forms of jewelry, and, oh yes, a couple of plant hangers ripped right out of the 60’s. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Making Beautiful Beads: Glass, Metal, Polymer Clay, Fiber
Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, editor
This book fully lives up to its title. Not only are the four main topics – felt and paper, polymer clay, metal, and glass – well presented with clear, and interesting explanations and projects. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Making Kumihimo: Japanese Interlaced Braids
by Rodrick Owen
In this, his second Japanese braiding book, Roderick Owen teaches the art of making flat braids. Even if you never make a braid, this is the book SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs
by Glen F. Waszek
If you want to make stunning, professional-quality silver chains, or if you’ve been making chains with silver jump rings and are ready to step up to soldered links, this is the book for you. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Secrets of Selling Jewelry on Internet Auctions!
By Preston Reuther
Written in 2003, this E-booklet includes many excellent tips for listing, pricing, and describing your work to get the best possible responses on eBay or other large auction sites. PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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Simple & Stylish Bead Accents
by Katie Hacker
Simple & Stylish Bead Accents is a great little book that suggests over 45 projects within its 128 pages. Chapter 1 offers an extensive explanation of supplies, as well of types of given supplies.

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To Market We Go: A Designer’s Guide to Selling Promoting
By Faith Harper
The 25 pages of this PDF booklet are crammed with information that ranges from useful to invaluable. Faith begins by explaining  how to find your niche market PDF FORMAT E-BOOK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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The All New Micro Macramé – Book 1
by Kris Buchanan
It’s not 1970 anymore and this definitely isn’t your Mother’s macramé. Macramé goes micro and elegantly beautiful in this new book by Kristine Buchanan. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Quick and Cleaver Beading
by Dorothy Wood
Decorative beading is often though of as an enjoyable but time-consuming craft. This book shows “quick & clever” ways to use the fabulous decorative qualities of beads!

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Ultimate Guide to Your Profitable Jewelry Booth:
By Rena Klingenberg
At $39, this 176-page E-Book is probably the best investment you’ll ever make if your goal is to sell your jewelry to the public. Rena has packed every page with incredibly useful, sensible, and smart information

Natural Materials – Sources, Properties and Uses
by Jean Frances DeMouthe
“There are natural materials in museums and private collections throughout the world, from traditional collections of plants and animals to components in artwork, historical objects, and anthropological specimens.

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Beads and Threads
by Diane Fitzgerald and Helen Banes
“What beautiful, unique neckpieces you can make following the instructions in this book! Wearable art in the most exciting sense. The materials and tools needed are inexpensive and readily available

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Secrets of the Gem Trade
by Richard W. Wise
“Secrets of the Gem Trade is written by well known industry journalist/gemologist and international gem dealer, Richard W. Wise. The book is not just about gemstones; the book reveals something that has never been written down in book form before, the real criteria for judging the quality of gemstones.

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Beautiful Beaded Gifts: Original Designs for all Occasions
by Irene Lassus and Marie-Anne Voituriez
“Here is a collection of beaded miniature projects, made with fine wire, embroidery threads and a variety of beads and sequins in a huge range of colors, shapes and materials. 

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Bella Beaded Jewelry
by Donatella Ciotti
“Bella Beaded Jewelry combines current fashion trends with the most beautiful retro styles. All you need are a few simple tools and materials and the desire to get started. . SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Beautiful Beaded Rings
A David & Charles Book
“Unique beaded creations are now at your fingertips with this collection of over 30 sparkling ring designs. A glittering variety of beads and designs ensures a choice of fabulous looks

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The Art of Resin Jewelry
by Sherri Haab
“Bakelite, an early plastic jewelry, is one of today’s hottest collectibles. But the art of creating plastic jewelry hasn’t stalled in the 1940’s. In fact, designing beautiful plastic jewelry has never been easier

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The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired!
by Margot Potter
“Margot Potter teaches easy ways to pull design inspiration from their day-to-day world to make fabulous jewelry and accessories. Craft a beautiful necklace from mini customized corks

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Beaded Macramé’ Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials
by Sherri Haab
In Beaded Macramé’ Jewelry, best selling author Sherri Haab takes the craft far beyond the hemp, jute, and clunky wooden and plastic beads of yesteryear, with beautiful jewelry projects

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The 2^nd All New Micro Macramé – Book 2
by Kris Buchanan
Book 2 is just as delightfully illustrated as its predecessor, with full color photographs and diagrams. The easy to follow projects are complete with pictures, supply lists, and step-by-step instructions

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Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry
by Viki Lareau
Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry is the only book that focuses on marketing and selling beading and handmade jewelry in the craft market. S AVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Fiber and Beads
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
“In addition to being obsessed with beads, I’ve loved working with fiber ever since I was a bitty girl and my neighbor taught me a type of Swedish cross stitch.  S AVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Easy Beaded Ornaments
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
The holidays are nearly everyone’s favorite time of year. It’s hard to say no to festive cheer, twinkling lights, and the eager buzz of happy secrets. I especially enjoy making gifts for those I love. . S AVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Bead & Chain Jewelry
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
“Chain can be a bead jewelrymaker’s best friend. It’s great for suspending earrings or necklace dangles so they have a lot of fluidity and motion.  S AVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Easy Knotting
by BeadStyle Products Easy-Does-It-Series
“Don’t be intimidated by the intricate look of knotted jewelry. You can create gorgeous beaded necklaces and bracelets using a few simple knots. Knotting is an easy-to-learn technique S AVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Beginner’s Guide to Braiding: The Craft of Kumihimo
by Jacqui Carey
“Jacquie Carey provides a fresh approach to Kumihimo – the ancient craft of Japanese braiding. Clear step-by-step photographs guide the beginner through six projects SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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1000 Glass Beads
by Lark Books
Examine magnificent glass bead works of art including jewelry and sculptural pieces for the top names in the field today, as well as exciting works from emerging artists. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Great Beaded Gifts
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
“A beautiful handmade gift makes anyone feel special, and Great Beaded Gifts will show you how to create truly unique presents for any occasion. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe
by Beadwork Magazine
If you’ve ever wondered how to use beads to fringe an amulet bag, decorate a Victorian lampshade, edge a velvet purse, or just create a smashing necklace or bracelet this book SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Making Beautiful Hemp & Bead Jewelry\
by Mickey Baskett
Mickey makes a great case for knotting with hemp cord, but you can use any type of cord to knot, braid, and weave the designs in this book SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Creative Kumihimo
by Jacqui Carey
“A New approach to the ancient art of Japanese braiding.” Detailed descriptions with setting up instructions. Beginners Example: A step by step guide for the complete beginner. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

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Micro-Macramé Jewelry Tips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads
by Joan R. Babcock
“Knots have always been a part of our lives. Their many practical uses are well known, but in the hands of as skilled artisan, they can also be beautiful. The art of decorative knotting has been around for centuries ”

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Knit With Beads: Stunning Shawls & Wraps 15 Beautiful Designs
by Scarlet Taylor
“If you’ve ever loved your knitting so much you wanted to embellish it, you’re not alone. When knitwear designer Scarlet Taylor was inspired to adorn her knitting, she headed for the neighborhood bead store

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Knit With Beads: Beautiful Gifts
by Scarlet Taylor
Give your knitted gifts irresistible glimmer and shine.”As Scarlett Taylor points out in “Gifts and accessories make wonderful knitting with bead projects. Often requiring only one skein of yarn and a day or two to knit.

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Crochet Jewelry, 40 Beautiful and Unique Designs
by Waejong Kim and Anna Pulvermakher
One of the founders of Loopy Mango, Waejong Kim, is a crochet artist, and the store has become something of a destination for crochet fetishist… “The Loopy Mango crocheted products are unlike any crochet work you have seen”.

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Margie Deeb’s
The Beader’s Color Palette
Our good friend and monthly contributor to BeadBugle.com is Margie Deeb and she has a very special day coming next month! It’s the release of her latest book The Beader’s Color Palette. .