Here are the books that I would most recommend for gift giving this year, whether they're for you or for a beading friend!
For Beginners: Do you know someone who wants to get started with beading and jewelry making? These are all good books which teach the basics of their various media.
Beading in No Time
by Linda Peterson Jewelry and Beading Designs for Dummies
by Heather H Dismore & Tammy PowleyDesigning Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
by Kim GoverCreate Jewelry - Glass
by Marlene Blessing and Jamie HogsettChain Style
by Jane DickersonShaped Beadwork
by Diane Fitzgerald Metalworking 101 for Beaders
by Candie CooperCrystal Brilliance
by Anna Elizabeth DraegerBead Embroidery Stitches by Cyndi Lavin (free download)
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For Earring Lovers: What more can I say? You can never have too many earrings!101 Wire Earrings, Step-by-Step Projects and Techniques
by Denise PeckA Year in Earrings: 365 Designs and Variations
by the Editors of BeadStyle magazine*****
For Those Who Want It All: So many media, so little time. Any of these books will help you take your work to the next level!30-Minute Necklaces
by Marthe Le VanEmbellished Beadweaving
by Laura McCabeTotally Twisted
by Kerry BogertEnchanted Adornments
by Cynthia ThorntonAncient Modern Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry
by Ronna Sarvas WeltmanThe Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques
by Vannetta SeecharranSeed Bead Fusion
by Rachel Nelson-SmithContemporary Copper Jewelry by Sharilyn Miller
Custom Cool Jewelry
by Melinda BartaBeyond Beading Basics
by Carole RodgersSteampunk Style Jewelry
by Jean CampbellTechnorati Tags:handmade beaded jewelry,wearable art,beads,jewelry,necklace,mixed media,beading
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