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  1. Anticraft

    by Renee Rigdon, Zabet Stewart

    "You are about to embark on a wondrous journey, full of flowers, and light, and--wait, wrong book. This book is about the darker side of craft. If you are familiar with our website, this will be like an old friend, except it won't call you at three in the morning asking for bail... (learn more about this book)

  2. Beading with Lizzie McGuire

    by Susan M. Banker

    Helps girls add a little flair to their ready-to-wear—add groovy lace-ups to jeans or put the pretty on a plain T-shirt with a little frill. Includes iron-on transfers to make a fabulous Lizzie t-shirt. Lizzie McGuire character (both live-action and animation) featured throughout the book.... (learn more about this book)

  3. Pagan Prayer Beads: How to Make and Use Pagan Rosaries

    by John Michael Greer

    Religions from around the world--Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, Islam, and many more, including the Pagan earth religions--use prayer beads as useful guides to remembering prayers and principles. Pagan Prayer Beads by John Michael Greer and Clare Vaughn is a unique and practical... (learn more about this book)

  4. Bead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry

    by Sharilyn Miller

    Magazine editor and popular author Sharilyn Miller knows the jewelry making audience like no one else. In this latest book, she shows crafters of all levels how to get in on the popularity of jewelry and beading, with: -An in-depth section on design and construction techniques that makes... (learn more about this book)

  5. A Charming Exchange: 25 Jewelry Projects to Create & Share

    by Kelly Snelling

    Readers will be introduced to techniques and inspiration for creating mixed-media charms and other jewelry items from a selection of twenty-five talented contributing artists. Together, these artists have collaborated to create a stunning charm bracelet that demonstrates techniques such as... (learn more about this book)

  6. Knit and Crochet with Beads

    by Lily M. Chin

    Handknitting and crochet are taken to a whole new level with the fashion-savvy designs provided in this book. Stitch techniques for knitting and crochet include prestrung and hoisted-atop stitches, single- and double-crochet, and half-double crochet. Each technique is then demonstrated with an... (learn more about this book)

  7. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading

    by Chris Franchetti Michaels

    You've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and... (learn more about this book)

  8. French-Inspired Jewelry: Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles

    by Kaari Meng

    Celebrated designer Kaari Meng—owner of the Hollywood-based store, French General—invites beaders along to learn all about her distinctive French flea market style. Meng’s projects charm with their vintage flair and feminine beauty, yet all require very little experience to make. Follow Kaari... (learn more about this book)

  9. All Wired Up

    by Mark Lareau

    The step-by-step techniques featured in this richly illustrated book take the beginner who knows little about wirework on a journey to creating artistic and unique free-form jewelry. Using round wire that is readily available and economically viable, wireworkers learn everything from how to... (learn more about this book)

  10. Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

    by Tammy Powley, H. Dismore

    Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with... (learn more about this book)

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