Each year, I like to share a list of books with you that I think are really the top picks from all the books published in this past year. I still think that many of the books from prior years' lists are good too, and if you'd like to see them, they are linked at the bottom of this post. Also, I keep running lists of all the books that pertain to specific topics and media, like wirework, bead embroidery, etc, all linked up at the Books tab at the top of every page. And finally, if you are looking for all of the bead and jewelry books published this past year, just scroll down to the bottom of the linked page and you'll find them all listed by month.
My Top Picks for Everyone This Year:
1000 Beads, compiled by juror Kristina Logan
The Beader's Guide to Jewelry Design
by Margie Deeb
by Margie Deeb
Beading All-Stars
by Lark Books
by Lark Books
For Beginners:
Bead Crochet Basics by Candice Sexton
Micro-Macrame Basics & Beyond by Raquel Cruz
Kumihimo Basics & Beyond by Rebecca Ann Combs
Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories by Lisa Bluhm
Mastering Herringbone Stitch by Melinda Barta (this is a good Advanced book too!)
Enameling Made Easy by Anat Silvera
Earringology by Candie Cooper
Stylish Jewelry Made Simple by BeadStyle Magazine
Advanced Topics:
Textured Bead Embroidery by Linda Landy
Hot and Cold Jewelry Connections by Kieu Pham Gray
Beautiful Leather Jewelry by Melissa Cable
The Jewelry Maker's Design Book by Deryn Mentock
Patina by Matthew Runfola
Create Three Dimensional Jewelry by Heather DeSimone
Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry by Beth Martin and Eva Sherman
Break the Rules Bead Embroidery by Diane Hyde
Wire + Metal by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson
Finding Style by Irina Miech
Bead Play with Fringe by Jamie Cloud Eakin
Unexpected Findings by Michelle Mach
Gift book recommendations for 2013
Gift book recommendations for 2012
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