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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 ...

Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping Book Review

May 12, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping by Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey

  • Publisher: Interweave Press
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596680598

Wire Wrapping (Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey), is a nice introduction to the art of wire wrapping.

The book begins with a … Read More ...

Pretty Little Things Book Review

May 8, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Pretty Little Things: collage jewelry, trinkets, keepsakes by Sally Jean Alexander

I love Sally Jean, she is truly a real life cupcake-sweet, pretty and makes you smile to be around. So of course, I was sure I’d love the book … Read More ...

Book Review: Bead Simple by Susan Beal

March 27, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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BEAD SIMPLE Book Review

  • ISBN:  9781135844424
  • Subtitle:  Essential Techniques for Making Jewelry Just the Way You Want It Author: Susan Beal
  • Publisher:Taunton Press
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Pages:  224
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Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call … 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 ...

Book Review: Simply Modern Jewelry is Simply Beautiful

March 22, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Simply Modern Jewelry

Paperbound, 8½ x 10 1/4, 120 pages
150 photographs
ISBN 978-1-59668-048-7
Retail: $21.95
Release Date February 2008

Simply Modern Jewelry  shows that even a beginner can create beautiful boutique quality jewelry. Geared toward the novice beader, Editor … Read More ...

Book Review Crochet Jewelry by Sophie Britten

February 13, 2008 by Barbe Saint John

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Crochet Jewelry  35 fantastic pieces of jewelry to make and wear
By Sophie Britten
The Taunton Press

If you think “afghan”or “granny square” when you think of crochet, think again. This book will turn you right around and may even … Read More ...

Wire Jewelry Resources-Books

September 26, 2007 by Barbe Saint John

After my post yesterday, I dug thru my bookcase looking for my books on crochet wire jewelry. Since I only just learned to knit, I don’t have any knit wire books. So I thought you all might like some recommendations … Read More ...

Idiots Guide To Beading

July 15, 2007 by Shellie Wilson

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It’s ok to admit you might need a little help when it comes to beading and all it’s associated terminology. This idiots guide which is available all over the internet is a great encyclopedia to have on hand.… Read More ...

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