Thought I would compile a recommended reading list for the best jewellery making books in the areas, materials and techniques that are of interest to me and this blog - mainly books recommended by others (on my wish list) and some I own. So this list is rather biased towards bead and wire jewellery, and metal jewellery (which I will be exploring more fully later on) and ignores any books that have been given bad reviews or ratings.
It also gives me (as well as others) somewhere I can easily find the next titles to buy, after having lost my reading list from my computer desktop. And like the last post which gives me the UK beading events in one place, I should be more organised unless I lose my blog as well. So if I've missed out any recommended books or events please let me know!
It also gives me (as well as others) somewhere I can easily find the next titles to buy, after having lost my reading list from my computer desktop. And like the last post which gives me the UK beading events in one place, I should be more organised unless I lose my blog as well. So if I've missed out any recommended books or events please let me know!
BEAD AND WIRE JEWELLERY BOOKS
by Sharilyn Miller.
I have this book, which is good for covering the basic techniques and has some interesting projects which I am still working on. Am about to try the Linked Hearts bracelet as I have some heavier gauge copper wire to use up, and will post the results on this blog - I love the heavy duty bracelets in metal wire. Quality and range of projects seems good from beaded bangles to party watches.
Creating Wire & Beaded Jewellery: Over 35 Beautiful Projects Using Wire and Beads
by Linda JonesThe first book I ever bought on bead and wire jewellery, and covers all the basic techniques which are clearly described and illustrated. A good range of projects including chain and wrapped jewellery, Valentines and wedding jewellery. For me personally I found less projects in this book that I liked compared with the book above, as I'm more interested in bold or chunky designs than anything delicate, but all designs can be adapted once you know the basic techniques.
GENERAL BEADED JEWELLERY BOOKS (including other techniques)
Although these books may include bead and wire jewellery projects, they also cover other beaded jewellery techniques.
by Barbara Case
This seems to be a popular beading book according to reviews on Amazon and beading forums. Haven't bought this one yet but it is added to my wish list of titles to buy soon, once I've finished the projects I like in the Sharilyn Miller book and read the two I recently ordered.
This seems to be a popular beading book according to reviews on Amazon and beading forums. Haven't bought this one yet but it is added to my wish list of titles to buy soon, once I've finished the projects I like in the Sharilyn Miller book and read the two I recently ordered.
Another popular book, which includes bead stringing and weaving. Books 1 to 4 by same author are all meant to be good.
The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniquesby Sara Withers
An encyclopedia to use as reference overview to the various techniques - useful if you haven’t yet found your favourite niche in beading.
Also includes how you can add detail, texture, colour and originality to garments and accessories by incorporating beads into your knitting, crochet and needlework. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques such as bead weaving, stringing, wirework and strand-knotting, and even find out how to make your own beads.
WIRE AND METAL JEWELLERY BOOKS (without the beads)
An encyclopedia to use as reference overview to the various techniques - useful if you haven’t yet found your favourite niche in beading.
Also includes how you can add detail, texture, colour and originality to garments and accessories by incorporating beads into your knitting, crochet and needlework. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques such as bead weaving, stringing, wirework and strand-knotting, and even find out how to make your own beads.
WIRE AND METAL JEWELLERY BOOKS (without the beads)
Making Wire Jewelry (Jewelry Crafts)by Helen Clegg and Mary Larom
This book is easy enough for beginners to follow, but still packed with enough interesting ideas for an experienced jewelry designer to learn from. The projects in the book could be easily adapted for your own designs, adding stones, beads, etc. A good basic teaching manual.
by Sharilyn Miller
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I’m so excited about this book as I love working with copper.
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This title has not yet been released.
You may pre-order it now and Amazon will deliver it to you when it arrives.
I’m so excited about this book as I love working with copper.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.
Pre-order Price Guarantee: order now and if the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you'll be charged the lowest price.
by Danielle Fox and Melinda Barta
Contains 30 unique projects, ranging from necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that incorporate various kinds of metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Projects are constructed using basic stringing and wireworking techniques that are accessible to beginners, while the boutique-style designs will captivate the more experienced beader. Most metal jewelry books focus on making the metal components either with PMC, wireworking, or metalsmithing. "Mixed Metals" is so much easier, focusing on making jewelry with pre-made metal beads, charms, chain, and components combined with accent beads using simple stringing and wireworking techniques. No metalworking required!
Hot and Cold Connections for Jewellers
by Tim McCreight
This is a bench reference book for all jewellers. In it the author discusses various ways of joining parts. These methods include: cold connections (staples, rivets etc.), hot connections (soldering, brazing and welding), and adhesives. In a no-nonsense manner, the author provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining the techniques in a simple fashion. He carefully discusses when to use the various methods, the pros and cons of each and the pitfalls to be wary of. In short, it contains all one needs to know about practical joining.
Contains 30 unique projects, ranging from necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that incorporate various kinds of metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Projects are constructed using basic stringing and wireworking techniques that are accessible to beginners, while the boutique-style designs will captivate the more experienced beader. Most metal jewelry books focus on making the metal components either with PMC, wireworking, or metalsmithing. "Mixed Metals" is so much easier, focusing on making jewelry with pre-made metal beads, charms, chain, and components combined with accent beads using simple stringing and wireworking techniques. No metalworking required!
Hot and Cold Connections for Jewellersby Tim McCreight
This is a bench reference book for all jewellers. In it the author discusses various ways of joining parts. These methods include: cold connections (staples, rivets etc.), hot connections (soldering, brazing and welding), and adhesives. In a no-nonsense manner, the author provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining the techniques in a simple fashion. He carefully discusses when to use the various methods, the pros and cons of each and the pitfalls to be wary of. In short, it contains all one needs to know about practical joining.
Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry: Timeless Techniques with a Twist (A Lark Jewelry Book)by Dylon Whyte
A thorough introduction, illustrated with computer-generated pictures, covers the basics of chain mail techniques. Then Whyte reveals his patented, perfected beading method: rather than using difficult wire-wrapping, he threads the beads directly onto the rings before they're fashioned into chain mail. This exciting collection of 30 projects includes a delicate Persian patterned anklet, embellished with tiny silver bells; an amethyst opera-length necklace; and silver earrings shaped like inverted peacock features, edged with rings and turquoise beads. He also shows you how to chain around a cabochon which is something I've never seen explained in clear terms. The photography is stunning and the designs are simple yet very effective. The author includes the usual chain maille weaves, such as Byzantine but he also includes some slightly more complex ones, such as Persian, Spiral and one of his own design which he calls Rings Of Saturn.
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