Best Beadwork Books of 2025

This beginner's guide to bead jewelry making is a great starting place for anyone looking to learn the craft. The book covers everything from choosing the right beads to making your own findings, and even offers advice on starting your own jewelry line. With 21 stylish designs to practice on, complete with detailed instructions, this book is not only a great learning tool but also a source of inspiration for projects you can create. The step-by-step guides and beautiful pictures make it easy to follow along and create beautiful pieces of jewelry. Overall, this book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in bead jewelry making.

This book, "How to Price Crafts and Things You Make to Sell" by James Dillehay, is an excellent guide for any crafter looking to turn their passion into a profitable business. The author, with years of experience as a master craftsman and marketer, provides practical strategies for pricing handmade products that can help maximize profits. The book covers various topics, including pricing strategies, ways to stand out from other sellers, and spotting trends to skyrocket profits. The book is a must-read for anyone looking to optimize their online venture and earn what they deserve.

The Mega Cricut Cheat Sheet Book is a must-have for any Cricut crafter who wants to save time and create stunning projects with ease. This book contains 80 full-color cheat sheets that cover everything from machine settings to HTV temp/time settings and more. It includes guides for Cricut EasyPress temperature/time, popular fonts, infusible ink, and non-Cricut accessories. With this book, you'll be able to spend more time crafting and less time searching for answers. The Mega Cricut Cheat Sheet Book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to take their Cricut projects to the next level.

The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass is a comprehensive book that covers everything from finding, collecting, identifying, and using sea glass. Written by Mary Beth Beuke, a seasoned collector herself, the book provides valuable insights for both beginners and experienced collectors. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of rare and colorful pieces, making it a great coffee-table book for art enthusiasts and nature lovers. Overall, this book is a highly recommended guide for anyone interested in sea glass and its history, and it stands out as the only book on the topic that collectors will ever need.

This book, Beaded Embroidery Stitching, is an excellent guide for adding dimension and sparkle to sewing projects with 125 decorative bead embroidery and bead woven stitches. It includes eight stunning projects, such as bedazzled jewelry, wall hangings, and a sewing caddy, with stitches organized by type and an A-to-Z stitch index for easy reference. The book also features a robust gallery of beaded creations in various skill levels, making it perfect for embroiderers, craft sewists, crazy quilters, mixed media artists, and jewelry makers. Overall, this book is a valuable addition to any embroidery book collection and a must-have for anyone looking to add a little extra to their sewing projects.

Loom Beading Patterns & Techniques is an excellent book for novice or experienced loom beaders. The author, Ann Benson, presents fifty unique patterns that are easy to follow, and she also covers various finishing techniques to create beautiful bracelets and necklaces. The book provides helpful information on materials, sizing, and equipment, making it a comprehensive guide to loom beading. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or simply enjoy beading, this book is an excellent choice. Overall, it's a must-have for anyone interested in the technique of loom beading.

First Time Jewelry Making is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn about jewelry-making techniques. The book covers a variety of mediums and methods, including bead stringing, wirework, metalwork, and resin. With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed descriptions of materials, readers can create their own jewelry designs with confidence. The author, Tammy Powley, is an experienced jeweler and workshop instructor who has written several books on the subject. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about jewelry-making and create beautiful pieces of their own.

Learn to Weld is a comprehensive guide to mastering the craft of MIG welding and metal fabrication. With step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting advice, and detailed tutorials, this book covers everything from setting up your studio to mastering cutting and grinding techniques. The author, Stephen Blake Christena, is an expert in the field and provides valuable insights and tips throughout the book. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced welder, this DIY guide is an excellent resource for honing your skills and expanding your welding projects. Overall, Learn to Weld is a must-have for anyone interested in metalworking and a valuable addition to any welding enthusiast's bookshelf.

Polymer Clay Jewelry: The ultimate guide to making wearable art earrings is a must-have book for anyone interested in creating fun and colorful earrings from polymer clay. Rachael Skidmore, the owner of Made by Maeberry, provides easy-to-follow instructions and photographic steps to help readers make contemporary earrings in a variety of colors and styles. The book covers important introductory topics such as tools and materials, clay conditioning, color mixing, clay curing and baking, and painting clay. The Art Makers series is perfect for makers and jewelry enthusiasts of all skill levels. Overall, Polymer Clay Jewelry is an excellent resource for those who want to create unique and customizable jewelry pieces.

The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After is a memoir that tells the story of Clemantine Wamariya, who fled the Rwandan massacre with her sister when she was only six years old. After spending six years migrating through seven African countries, they were granted refugee status in the United States. Clemantine's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, as she shares the struggles of being a refugee and the difficulties of trying to build a new life in a foreign country. The book is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of hope.