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Book Review: Beading VISUAL Quick Tips

April 27, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

343838_cover.inddBeading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470343834
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470343838
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches

Need a little help with your bead working … Read More ...

FREE Beading Daily Wire Wrap Jewelry book!

April 10, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

The fabulous folks at Beading Daily have a FREE eBook of 6 Wire Jewelry Designs! The projects include 2 necklaces with wirewrapped loops, 1 COOL wire bangle bracelet covered with coiled wire and bead dangles, 2 pairs of wire earrings, … Read More ...

Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures Book Review

February 22, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures by Amy Hanna

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592535356
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592535354

Like one perfect decadent chocolate truffle in a little gold box, this book luscious, rich, … Read More ...

Jewelry Artist Mini Interview with Jill Lawrence of Twisted Sisters Art

February 12, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

This weeks Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Jill Lawrence of Twisted Sisters Art.  She creates some of the most amazing,  jaw dropping, intricate and drop dead gorgeous wire work I have ever seen. 

How did you start doing … Read More ...

Book Review – Elements of Style: Knit and Crochet Jewelry

January 26, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Elements of Style: Knt & Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Fiber, Felt and Beads by Rosemary Hill

  • Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596680792
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680791

I was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn’t … Read More ...

Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review

November 8, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596680792
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680791

I was intrigued by the title of this book and … Read More ...

1000 Jewelry Inspirations Book Review

October 31, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

1,000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains (1000 Series) by Sandra Salamony

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books (June 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592534139
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592534135

This book is nothing but a visual feast of jewelry eye candy … Read More ...

Free Issue of Step by Step Beads

October 27, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Subscribe today to Step by Step Beads magazine and and get a FREE TRIAL ISSUE! Start learning the basics of beading with trendy projects that will empower your creativity. Inside each issue you’ll find:

  • Featured jewelry projects
  • Tips and techniques
… Read More ...

Bead Affaire Oct 18th

October 1, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Hello everyone,

Sorry about the lack of posts. I got sideswiped by an evil flu the day after I got back from Holiday and have been flat out for nearly a week! Feeling better now, and back to bringing you … Read More ...

Magazine Review: Bead Trends

September 12, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

   Bead Trends is more than a magazine, much more. I just got the Sept/Oct 08 issue and was really suprised to see how thick this issue is,  it’s really like a softbound book.  Their love of creating jewelry is evident … Read More ...

Tree of Life Wire Pendant Tutorial

September 10, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Check out this gorgeous and intricate Tree of Life pendant tutorial from Bead Studio. Its an intermediate level project so not one for a beginner, but something to definately work towards. This “Tree of Life” pendant … Read More ...

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewerly Book Review

August 17, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600611168
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600611162

I will preface this by being completely honest –  its … Read More ...

Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Mary Hettmansperger

August 16, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600591256
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches

Ms. Hettmansperger is … Read More ...

Get Hip with Katie Hacker’s “Hip to Bead” book

July 19, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

I’m not saying that any of you AREN’T hip, obviously you are because you are reading this blog (LOL!). But for anyone who may be having a ‘not so hip’ feeling kinda day, this book will bring you back up … Read More ...

Get your Sparkle on with Bead Romantique

March 25, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Lisa Kan is one of those women you wish was your neighbor and good friend. She beads, she enamels, she does lampwork, she does metal work, she makes art baskets-you know she has an AMAZING work room you could spend … Read More ...

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