Best Rock & Gem Craft Books of 2025

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.

Epoxy Resin Art for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that teaches readers how to create beautiful epoxy resin art projects with ease. The book contains dozens of easy-to-follow step-by-step projects with colored images of jewelry, tabletops, and paintings. The author emphasizes the benefits of DIY activities and the importance of proper guidance for a successful outcome. This book stands out from others in the market with its detailed explanations, visual aids, and the use of affordable materials. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning how to create stunning epoxy resin art projects.

This beginner-friendly guide, titled "EPOXY RESIN ART FOR BEGINNERS," offers step-by-step instructions and techniques for creating custom resin art. The book provides a practical shopping list of personal protective equipment, tips on eliminating air bubbles, and ten beginner-friendly projects with detailed instructions and beautiful color pictures. Additionally, readers will learn how to create the popular "ocean wave" effect and craft custom silicone molds to elevate their art. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in trying epoxy resin art, and its clear instructions and unique techniques make it stand out among other decorative arts books.

Sell Your Crafts Online by James Dillehay is a comprehensive guidebook for makers and artisans looking to succeed in the world of e-commerce. With thirty years of experience in marketing, Dillehay provides step-by-step strategies for selling handmade products on various platforms, including Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. The book covers everything from finding profitable crafts to SEO tactics, pricing strategies, and influencer outreach. This is a must-have manual for anyone looking to take their handmade products business to the next level.

Etsy for Beginners is the first volume in The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy series. This book provides a comprehensive guide for beginners to start, run, and grow a successful shop on Etsy. The authors, who are top-1% Etsy sellers, share their replicable strategies that they used to turn a brand-new shop with a single listing into a top-ranking shop with 26k+ sales and a five-star rating. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to succeed on Etsy.

The Crystal Healing Book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the power of gemstones and how to use them for healing purposes. It covers the different types of crystals, their unique qualities, and how to use, care and benefit from them in the right way. This book is perfect for both newbies and those who have been using crystals for a while. The writing is easy to read, and the pictures are great too. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the healing properties of crystals and gemstones.

The Rockhounding Bible [6 BOOKS in 1]: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Identify and Collect Minerals, Geodes, Fossils & More is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in rock collecting. With full-color pictures and detailed instructions, this book covers everything from the history of rock collecting to the best locations to find rocks and minerals. It also includes a complete list of the most common rocks and gems, as well as instructions and coordinates for rockhounding sites in each state. The book is perfect for beginners and experienced collectors alike, and even includes tips on how to turn rock collecting into a profitable business. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the fascinating hobby of rockhounding.

The "Loom Beaded Bracelets for Beginners" book is a complete guide to loom beading patterns, techniques, and finishing for bracelets. It covers the evolution of bead looming from a decorative Native American art form to the modern style used by contemporary beaders. The book also includes tips on how to spice up loomed designs using unique finishing options, two-hole beads, leather cording, and fibers. With this handy guide, readers can create complex and colorful beading patterns to complement a wide range of jewelry, apparel, and home decor crafts. Overall, this book is a great resource for beginners and experienced beaders alike.

This book, "How to Sell on Etsy: A Step-by-Step Workbook for New Sellers," is an excellent resource for those who are just starting out on Etsy and need guidance on setting up their shop for success. The workbook is easy to follow and includes helpful exercises and activities in each section. The authors, who are top-1% Etsy sellers, have simplified everything from choosing an effective shop name to creating listing photos using low-cost, easy methods. The book also covers basic SEO strategies, pricing, customer service, and social media. Overall, this is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide that can help new sellers start their Etsy journey on the right foot.

The Crystal Wisdom series offers a comprehensive guide on how to use gemstones and crystals to access inner wisdom and navigate life's challenges with ease. Authored by Shannon Marie, a certified professional gemologist, this book is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The book covers topics such as choosing the right crystals, designing gemstone meditations, and cultivating peace in daily life. The book is highly recommended by experts in the field and offers a wealth of knowledge on crystals' collection, care, and uses. Overall, Crystal Wisdom is an excellent primer for anyone interested in the world of crystal healing and the wisdom the crystal kingdom holds.