Recommended Reading

This list is by no means comprehensive, but it will give anyone interested a great introduction to beading and beadwork.

NOTE: Books listed with a * are available at the Pike Library Branch of the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. 

 Title

 Author

 The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving *

 Carol Wilcox Wells

 Beading with Peyote Stitch *

 Jeannette Cook & Vicki Star

 Beading with Brick Stitch *

 Dianne Fitzgerald

 Netted Beadwork *

 Dianne Fitzgerald

 Beaded Tassels, Braids, and Fringes *

 Valerie Campbell-Harding

 Making Wire Jewelry *

 Helen Clegg & Mary Larom

 Making Bead & Wire Jewelry *

 Dawn Cusik

 The New Macrame *

 Katie DuMont

 The Art of Polymer Clay *

 Donna Kato

 Findings & Finishings *

 Sharon Bateman

 Making Metal Jewelry *

 Joanna Goldberg

 Beaded Jewelry with Found Objects *

 Carole Rodgers

 Making Glass Beads *

 Cindy Jenkins

 Introduction to Beadwork: Bracelets *

 Beadworker's Guild

 Introductions to Beadwork: Earrings *

 Beadworker's Guild