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We are working hard to bring you a selection of excellent jewellery making and bead-related books at discounted prices alongside my own reviews of the book.

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European Designs (Exotic Beads Range)
(Elegance Made Easy) European Designs (Exotic Beads Range) by Sara Withers - Softback, colour, 25 pages. Handy little booklet-style pamphlet featuring a variety of European-style designs - there are also sections on techniques tools and findings.
£3.95

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Asian Designs (Exotic Beads Range) (Elegance Made Easy)
Asian Designs (Exotic Beads Range) by Sara Withers - Softback, colour, 25 pages. Handy booklet-style pamphlet featuring a variety of Asian-style designs - there are also sections on techniques tools and findings.
£3.95

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I Love Beading - 25 Creative Projects to String Together Stylishly
I Love Beading - 25 Creative Projects to String Together Stylishly; Softback, 127 pages, colour. Gorgeous book filled with bohemian style!! From the cover: 'Beading is a cheap and easy way to make your own jewellery, and embellish clothes and accessories too. 25 easy to follow projects including a zodiac necklace, rosebud earrings, dazzling crystal ring and bead embroidered skirt. Juju Vail talks you through all the essential materials and techniques and shows you how to customise her designs to suit your own style.
£7.50

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Findings & Finishings/Bateman
Findings & Finishings by Sharon Bateman.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in the details. The right findings and finishings transform humdrum jewellery into stunning, one-of-a-kind accessories. This essential guide shows you how to use purchased findings or ones you make yourself to professionally complete necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and more! You can master the 'tricks of the trade' for more than 100 findings and finishings including: Attaching clasps and closures ranging from simple and classic to wildly original; Embellishing your project with knots, edgings, and fringes for dazzling finishes; Creating wireworked findings that add elegance and style; Personalising items with your own design flair; And a gorgeous gallery of work that is sure to ignite your imagination! Softback, 116 Pages.
£15.99

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The Beaders Companion
The Beaders Companion (Expanded and Updated)/Judith Durant/ Jean Campbell. Hardback, Spiral Bound, colour, 128 pages. Expanded and Updated Version. For years, this handy manual has been the most valuable tool in your bead box, and now this useful book is even better. Portable, sturdier than ever, easy to read and use, this updated version is filled with new definitions, illustrations, lots of new colour photographs of beads, beaded samples, and tools. The book provides basic step-by-step information on everything you need to know for successful beadwork.
£14.99

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Bead It with Beadwork
Bead It with Beadwork; a Beadwork Magazine Project Book. Making Beaded Jewellery is easy once you know the basics - but where to start? Just follow the instructions for these 16 exciting projects and you'll learn; Bead Stringing; Wirework Basics; Peyote Stitch; Brick Stitch; Bead Embroidery; Edging Techniques. Softback, 32 pages.
£6.99

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Tips and Techniques (Easy Does It) - Bead and Button Projects
Tips and Techniques (Easy Does It) - Bead and Button Projects) - Published by Bead and Button Magazine - Softback, 19 pages (pamphlet) - colour throughout. Packed with useful information, techniques and tips - no projects, this is a booklet full of tips covering all sorts of beadwork and jewellery making - 132 tips to be precise.
£6.00

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ABC's of Beading (Easy Does It) - Bead and Button Projects
ABC's of Beading (Easy Does It) - Bead and Button Projects - Bead and Button Projects) - Published by Bead and Button Magazine - Softback, 19 pages (pamphlet) - colour throughout. Packed with useful information, techniques and projects - very useful. 13 Projects.
£6.00

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Beautiful Bracelets
Beautiful Bracelets (BeadStyle Easy Does It Series); 8 Projects, Softback (Leaflet/Thin Book Type), Colour, 19 pages. This small book aimed at the beginning jewellery maker takes the reader from a Basics section through a variety of simple bracelet-making projects. The Introduction reads "Bracelets are the perfect accessory for almost any outfit. A little sparkle on the wrist rarely is misplaced, and her you can find the right complement to your style. Sleek or chunky, crystals or leather, bracelets are all about variety. Beautiful Bracelets includes 8 projects that reflect a range of techniques - including stringing and basic wireworking - to produce great results."
£5.00

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Simple and Stylish Earrings
Simple and Stylish Earrings (BeadStyle Easy Does It Series); 8 Projects, Softback (Leaflet/Thin Book Type), Colour, 19 pages. This small book aimed at the beginning jewellery maker takes the reader from a Basics section through a variety of simple earring-making projects. The Introduction reads "Dramatic and eye-catching or subtle and elegant, earrings often serve as the perfect finishing touch to an outfit. Instead of purchasing earrings, why not make them? Simple and Stylish Earrings presents 8 projects, from chandelier earrings to stitched loops and flowers. Use crystals, pearls, art beads, seed beads, as well as some simple stringing, stitching, and wirework techniques to create beautiful, memorable earrings for all occasions."
£5.00

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Woven Crystal Beaded Jewellery
Woven Crystal Beaded Jewellery by Celine Marchland; Softback; 80 pages; colour. 30 Rings, Necklaces and Bracelets, beaded beads and tassels in both traditional and contemporary designs; all made from beads which are widely available using simple techniques which are detailed in the book with step-by-step instructions and colour diagrams.
RRP £9.99, our price:
£7.99

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Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery
Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery by Sylvie Hooghe; Softback, 79 pages, colour. Lovely book detailing projects including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings using mother of pearl buttons, shell, beads, pearls, shells, crystal, and a variety of knotting, braiding and stringing techniques - nice range of projects. Each project is detailed with colour photography and drawings, and the book contains a techniques and tips section too.
RRP £9.99, our price:
£7.99

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Crystal Chic Crystal Chic
(Custom Jewelry with Dazzling Details) by Debbi Simon; Softback, 95 pages, colour. 'Add some sparkle to your style…learn how to make fashionable jewelry and embellish it with Swarovski. Debbi Simon has created a collection that ranges from sophisticated filigree pendants to funky resin rings.' This book leans towards crafting your own components out of brass findings, chain, fabric, leather, polymer clay and resin and decorating with Swarovski rhinestones, it is not specifically a beading book, but more towards a craft based version of making jewellery - some interesting projects, nicely written with instructions and lovely photography.
£13.99

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Colour Wheel
1 Colour Wheel; this will help you out of any creative blocks! A small colour wheel to help with your creative decisions. Detailed instructions in English French and Spanish. Disc measures approx 125mm (5inches) diameter.
£5.00 each

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