Books- Bead Stringing & Wire Wrapping
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Moods in Wire (2nd Edition) by Ed Sinclair
Get the best of both worlds in Moods in Wire.  Offering a comprehensive combination of his first 2 books: Moods in Wire and Moods in Brass and Glass, this is a book you won't want to miss.  A valuable guide to wire wrapping.  

Spiral bound to lay flat if being used as an instruction manual.  192 pages.

Stock# PUB-115.50
Price   $29.95

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Holiday Moods in Wire by Ed Sinclair

Variations of many different holiday projects, each diagrammed and described in detail.  Begins with the basic easy-to-make and progresses to more complex and challenging projects.  Includes demonstrations on how to do 3 dimensional angels, candy canes, miniature trees, religious symbols, pendants and wreaths- enough to stir the imagination of anyone who loves wire wrapping. Spiral bound, 156 pages and 19 chapters.

Stock# PUB-117.00
Price   $29.95

Wonderful, Wearable Wire by Helwig-  contains 172 pages of elegant and easy wire designs using the Olympus WigJigThis book contains over 180 Olympus WigJig designs.  It is divided into 5 chapters covering the following topics:
  1. Chains, Links & Claps
  2. Pendants and Earrings
  3. Yokes and Pins
  4. Sun Catchers and Holiday Ornaments
  5. Wireworking Tips and Hints
Each chapter is packed with a wide variety of designs as well as many tips and cross references.  The design pages include specific written directions, a complete wrapping diagram as well as a template showing the exact number of pegs required and peg placement on your Olympus.  Simply place your WigJig directly over the design templates in the book and put the pegs in as marked.  This detailed book will make using your WigJig easy as well as enabling you to produce elegant designs with professional results.                 Stock# PUB-119.10       Price $39.95

Wonderful Wire Works by Mickey Baskett

Guide for making jewelry, table accessories, candleholders, frames, baskets, bud vases and bottles.  For the wire worker who wants to make something out of the ordinary.  

Patterns come with instructions and photos to illustrate each project.  Book is hardcover and contains 128 pages.

Stock# PUB-123.00
Price   $24.95

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Making Bead & Wire Jewelry by Dawn Cusick

Techniques for creating 75 different pieces of jewelry from soft and graceful to bold and chunky.  Merging traditional projects with today's latest materials to create earrings, necklaces, bracelets and eyeglass chains.  Requires just a few simple tools and easy to learn techniques-  for crafters of all skill levels.  128 pages.

Stock# PUB-118.00
Price   $27.95

The Best Little Beading Book by Wendy Simpson Conner

A resource rich with thousands of illustrations.  Includes step by step instructions for hundreds of projects, plus picture glossaries showing the differences between bead shapes and sizes, pliers, needles, stringing media and more.  The many chapters include:
  • Designing and constructing jewelry (pearl knotting, wire bending, Chinese knotting, earrings and more).
  • Making your own beads with polymer clay, fused glass, etc.
  • Healing with gemstones (chakras).
  • Esoteric values of colors, shapes and other symbolism.
  • Starting a small jewelry making business.
  • Creating a portfolio and lots more.

Very simple and easy to understand with beautiful, full color photos.  The most complete bead book of its kind.  Excellent for both beginners and pros.  274 pages.

Stock# PUB-107.00
Price   $24.95

Dimensional Flowers, Leaves & Vines by Barbara L. Grainer
Designed with the creative bead worker in mind, this book presents a totally different format than any bead work book on the market today.  With the creation of separate components, this book takes you to the next step in creative contemporary beadwork.  

Even though the publication is geared toward intermediate and advanced bead workers, beginners can also do some of the projects.  

Each project consists of several individual components which, when sewn together, create an exquisite piece.  In addition, some of the components themselves are a combination of smaller components which, when combined , create a new and exciting flower, leaf or vine.  By mixing, matching and combining individual components, the potential for numerous variations and combinations releases you to create your own piece.  44 pages.

Stock# PUB-102.00
Price   $24.95

Bead Stringing Instruction Booklet-  by Griffin

From Griffin, producer of high-quality bead cord.  Don't let its inexpensive price fool you-  this is one of the best instruction booklets on the market.   Booklet is filled with detailed illustrations and explanations.  32 pages.

Stock# PUB-110.00
Price   $3.95

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Beadwork Basics- by Ann Benson

Will help you discover the infinite potential of beadwork in a wide variety of jewelry and accessories.  Includes 29 projects, each shown in gorgeous, full color photos. Hard cover, 128 pages.

Stock# 62.468
Price   discontinued

Step by Step Bead Stringing
by Ruth F. Porishe title says it all in this manual by Ruth F. Poris.  Step-by-step instruction and clear illustrations teach the user about choosing tools and supplies, single and multi-strand stringing, knotting and finishing several types of bead cords.  Describes basic tools, supplies and findings for bead stringing and describes, in detail, the techniques necessary to strong multiple strands, endless strands and plain strands. Soft cover, 45 pages.
Stock# PUB-113.00
Price   $7.99
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Advanced Beadwork- by Ruth F. PorisThis beautiful book covers many beading techniques for both the beginner and advanced bead worker.Detailed illustrations and instructions teach the art of beadwork from the simple to the most challenging projects.  Poris covers topics such as off-loom weaving, loom weaving, needlepoint, embroidery, crochet, macramé and knitting.  Helpful hints throughout the book make learning both fun and easy.  Softbound 148 pages. 

Stock# PUB-114.00       Price   $14.99

Make Wire Beads by Lisa Van Herik. Attention beaders, wireworkers and hobbyist: this book is for you! With individual instructions for over 40 different wire beads, you can create simple to sophisticated lightweight beads and jewelry in minutes. These breakthrough techniques and tips walk you through the step-by-step details of creating unique wire beads. Soon you will have the ability to create new and unique wire jewelry. As the first book on the market addressing wire beads, this publication will be a great addition to any jewelry enthusiast’s library.

Stock# PUB-129.00
Price   $17.95

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Fiber-Wire Beads & Jewelry by Lisa Vann-   

This one of a kind book contains detailed instructions for making wound, twisted, coiled, glued and trapped wire and fiber beads. Hobbyists are able to create “wibers” by combining fibers of various types with a variety of thin gauge wires. “Wibers” are used to create simple beads and jewelry in this picture-filled book. In addition to instructions for making fabulous “wiber” beads, there are photos of jewelry pieces to illustrate how easy it is to design with these self-crafted beads. This book is ideal for crafters and beaders of any skill level. 128 pages with a softbound cover.

Stock# PUB-129.50
Price  $21.95

 

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