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You Can Make Glass Beads! (Soft) (B)
By Cindy Jenkins ..... $11.95 Part # BK-JENKINS1

An excellent beadmaking manual. Clearly written instructions start with the basics and walk you through many advanced techniques you won't find in any other book. 15 color photos and 88 line drawings highlight the key teaching points. A definite "must have" for any beginner. 8½" X 11", 32 pages.

Making Glass Beads! (Soft) (B)
By Cindy Jenkins ..... $14.95 Part # BK-JENKINS3

This is Cindy's second book and it surpasses her first. With more than 250 full color photos that not only detail beadmaking techniques, there are beautiful photos of the works of 56 of the best contemporary beadmakers. While full of useful tips for every beadmaker, you will find this to be a book you will want to display on your coffee table. Perfect bound, 8½" X 10", 112 pages.

Beads of Glass - The Art and the Artists (Soft) (IA)
By Cindy Jenkins ..... $29.95 Part # BK-JENKINS4

Get ready to enjoy a wondrous journey into the fascinating world of glass beads. The tour begins with a vibrant gallery of beads and beaded objects from all over the world. Next is an intriguing behind-the-scenes peek at 43 artists, their work, and their philosophies. The step-by-step action photography in the extensive how-to section allows you to see 60 different techniques. Imagine the fun you will have as you turn page after gorgeous page. Whether you are a collector, a crafter, or just plain curious, this book satisfies your need to know. If beads are your passion, this is your passport to paradise. Hard cover, 9" X 11½", 152 pages.

Bead Review 2005
By Brad Pearson ..... $21.00 Part # BK-PEARSON2

Bead Review 2005 honors the world's glass bead artists and shares the fruits of their labor – their beads.

Coffee table books about art glass beads surface occasionally, as do technical tomes. The Bead Review is a hybrid that includes outstanding beads, yet also helps you learn what goes into making them superior. Within these pages you will discover technical information, design commentary and inspiration, as well as abundant beauty, talent and creativity.

Just as technique improves with practice, so does artistic judgment improve by looking, examining and evaluating our "eye candy". We hope that the diversity of talent represented by the beads presented on these pages will provide an intriguing foundation for study and admiration.

Whether you are an artist, flameworker, jewelry designer, bead collector or beadmaker, Bead Review 2005 will change your relationship with the humble, but magnificent bead. Full color throughout on 100 lb. glossy stock. 5½" X 8½", 104 pages.

Bead Review Book 2
By Brad Pearson ..... $21.00 Part # BK-PEARSON3

Bead Review Book 2 is a snapshot of the artistic talent found in the contemporary art glass beadmaking movement. Within the pages is a global overview of the finest handmade creations of the year. Thoughtful writing and artistic insights accompany beautifully photographed art beads, all sure to inform as well as elicit "ooo's and aaah's".

Collectors, designers, artists and anyone who enjoys art will delight in discovering how ordinary glass in the hands of an extraordinary artist can become a powerful statement of expression. Full color throughout on 100 lb. glossy stock. 5½" X 8½", 107 pages.

Hot Off the Press! (BI)
By Lori Greenberg ..... $19.50 Part # BK-GREENBERG

Welcome to the wonderful world of glass pressing tools. This book is designed to help the beginner by explaining the basics of how the press tools work, demonstrating the process step by step and showing an efficient working set-up. It is also intended for the more advanced user with tips and tricks for using the tools and fixes for common pressing issues.

Rocio - The Art of Beads - Volume One (BI)
By Rocio and Ron Bearer, Jr. ..... $16.00 Part # BK-ROCIO1

A complete how-to book covering six projects: Bending Beads into watch bands, bracelets and more! Using a brass mold to make a Marquis Flower Bead, Dichroic and Jewels Bead, Reduction frit Bead, Garden Bead, Using bent bead to assemble a watch.

Rocio - The Art of Beads - Volume Two: Glass Beads and Silver (BI)
By Rocio and Ron Bearer, Jr. ..... $16.00 Part # BK-ROCIO2

Enhance your glass beads by adding fine silver. With step-by-step instructions, Rocio clearly illustrates several methods of adding silver clay to glass beads, pendants and cabochons to create beautiful jewelry. Project include: Syringe Bead, Shining Dots, Silver Snow Ball, Bead in a Cage, Leaf Bead, Setting a Dichroic Heart, Using a Bail for a Pendant Loop, Silver Pendant, Art Glass Cabochon. Also included is antiquing silver with Liver of Sulfur, Using Overlay Paste, Bead Distortion (Bending) and a three page picture gallery.
Full color, Soft Cover, 8½" X 11", 32 pages.

The Exotic Art of Glass Bracelet Forming (BI)
By Ron Bearer Jr & Rocio Bearer ..... $17.95 Part # BK-BEARER1

This book is an essential guide to creating the most amazing fused glass bracelets. Author Ron Bearer Jr. and Rocio Bearer present fresh, creative ideas, as well as instruction on the basic elements of bracelet forming and design. Starting with simple projects, such as a Twisted and Frit Formed bracelet, this book progresses to more advanced variations with Flameworked and Borosilicate techniques. Ron and Rocio demonstrate everything from preparing the glass, forming a basic blank to kiln bending Borosilicate. Perfect bound, 8½" X 11", color, 45 pages.

The Cookbook of Color Borosilicate Recipes
Volume One, A Guide to Using Northstar Glass (Hard) (BIA)
By Lori Robbins, Ron and Rocio Bearer, Jr. ..... $24.95 Part # BK-ROBBINS

There is a large and diverse pallet of color borosilicate available these days, many with special effects built into them. This book offers recipes that layer colors to create new effects, as well as, color combinations that can be used to enhance and expand artistic vision. Covers exotic colors, cabochons, frit pick-ups, powder pick-ups, rod pick-ups, twist wraps, double helix, and cane beads. Full color. Soft cover, 5½" X 8½", 62 pages.

More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking (Soft) (BIA)
By James Kervin ..... $45.00 Part # BK-KERVIN1

Now in its expanded 5th edition, this book is the most popular complete reference on glass beadmaking ever written. It extensively covers safety, tools, techniques and materials for wound, blown, drawn, pressed, fused and pâte de verre beads. Perfect bound, 8½" X 11", 314 pages.

The Wild and Wonderful World of Sharon Peters and her Silly Sculptural Shapes (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN2

In the first booklet of this series, Sharon Peters, will show you considerable new information about making glass beads. You will enjoy her delightful sense of humor and her amazing, imaginative cartoony creatures. They will keep you laughing for a long time to come. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Fanciful Beads of Leah Fairbanks and Her Gardens of Glass (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN3

In the second booklet of this series, Leah Fairbanks, will demonstrate the step by step method to making the fantastic floral beads she is so well known for. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Classic Bead Shapes of Jim Smircich and His Amazing Control of Heat (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN4

In the third booklet of this series, Jim Smircich, will show you some of his secrets to making his classic torpedo shaped beads. You will be amazed By the way that he can manipulate glass. You will also be exposed to a wealth of new information on shaping and coloring glass beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Enamel and Electroform Decorated Beads of Kate Fowle Meleney (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN5

In the fourth booklet of this series, Kate Fowle Meleney will share some of her secrets that she uses to create her intriguing signature beads using Thompson Enamels and copper electroforming. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Brightly Colored Beads and Vessels of Heather Trimlett (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN6

In the fifth booklet of this series, Heather Trimlett will show you some of her secrets that she uses in making her colorful signature beads and vessels. See how she demonstrates her light flameworking touch in making her delicate creations. In addition, her wild color sense and unique style will leave you wanting more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to make thin disks and hollow beads. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Heather also demonstrates how to use the same techniques to make hollow vessels like those pictured. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Aquarium and Landscape Beads of Pati Walton and Her Intricate Murrini (Soft) (I)
By James Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN7

In this, the sixth booklet of this series, you will work with the nationally known artist, Pati Walton, to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her intriguing aquarium and landscape signature beads. Come and enjoy these mysterious creations. Their detail and beauty will leave you begging for more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to make murrini. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Pati also walks us through the process of using these murrini to decorate beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Painted and Faceted Fused Beads of Bruce St. John Maher (Soft) (BI)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN8

This booklet contains step-by-step instructions on how to make some of the very same glass beads that you see pictured. In this, the seventh booklet of this series, you will work with nationally known artist, Bruce St. john Maher, to learn some of the secrets that he uses in making his intriguing fused beads. Come and enjoy these mysterious creations. Their detail and beauty will leave you begging for more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to make fused beads and decorate them using traditional glass painting techniques. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Bruce also walks us through the process of coldworking facets into a bead. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Enameled and Etched Beads of Diana East and Their Intricate Images (Soft) (I)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN9

In this, the eighth booklet of this series, we work with British glass bead artist, Diana East, to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her beads with their fantastic sandblasted images. Come and see how these mystical creations are made. Their detail and beauty will leave you begging for more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on fuming and how to decorate beads using enamels. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Diana also teaches us how to make ancient looking glass beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

Bronwen Heilman - Vitreous Painting Techniques for Glass Beadmaking (Soft) (I)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN10

In this, the ninth booklet of this series, we work with the nationally known bead artist, Bronwen Heilman, to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her intriguing painted beads. Come and enjoy with me these wonderful creations. The detail that she can paint on them will leave you wanting more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to use glass paints to decorate beads. Watch her apply these paints both to the front and back sides of glass. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Bronwen also walks us through the process of capping the ends of beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

Akihiro Ohkama - Introduction to Japanese Beadmaking Techniques (Soft) (I)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN11

In this, the tenth booklet of this series, we work with Japanese bead artist Akihiro Ohkama to learn some of the secrets that he uses in making his beads. Come and enjoy these wonderful creations. His intricate decorating techniques will leave you wanting more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to use Satake glass and Japanese lampworking equipment to make beads. Watch him build complex millefiora and floral cane with which he will decorate his beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

Gail Crossman Moore's Borosilicate Beads of Nature (Hard) (I)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN13

In this, the eleventh booklet of this series, we work with nationally known bead artist Gail Crosman Moore to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her beads. Many of the shapes and color schemes that she uses in her work are inspired by nature. In this booklet we also provide an introduction into the use of colored borosilicate glass. See how its properties differ from the soda-lime glass colors which most beadmakers use. Gain an appreciation for the rich earth tones that they provide. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

The Lampworked Fused and Carved Dichroic Beads of Carol Fonda and Monty Clark (Soft) (BI)
By Jim Kervin ..... $15.00 Part # BK-KERVIN14

In this, the twelfth booklet of this series, Carol Fonda and Monty Clark will walk us through a number of different dichroic bead styles, types and techniques. We start with learning how they form their extensively fanned sculptural lampworked pieces from the more viscous Schott and Bullseye glasses. The greater viscosities of these glasses lend themselves to the sculptural effects demonstrated here. After you read this booklet you will gain an appreciation for how versatile a tool tweezers can be. Then they will share with us how deep carve fused dichroic pieces to give them more pizzazz. In addition, Carol and Monty show us a number of ways to etch images into dichroic coating. These can be used in lampworked or fused beads to make them more interesting. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.

Glass Bead Workshop (Soft) (BI)
By Jeri Warhaftig ..... $24.95 Part # BK-WARHAFTIG

With over 20 projects compiled into this book, both beginning and intermediate lampworkers are given the opportunities to stretch their skills and learn new techniques with many many detailed photographs and instructions. There are separate appendices on both grinding and sandblasting. Each chapter also includes a lovely gallery of beads made with the same or related techniques by many well-known bead artist. Each chapter of the book focuses on using current tools, new materials and innovative methodology to produce a single project bead, and then provides variations on the techniques and materials in alternative projects. In addition to sandblasting and grinding, the projects include sculptural flower beads, lightweight hollow beads of many shapes, and an innovative twisty pendant which emphasizes the development of all-important heat control skills. Throughout the book, there are moments of "workshop wisdom" that help the reader overcome typical stumbling blocks encountered by students. 10¼" X 9", 143 pages.

Just Plain Beads! (Soft) (B)
By Deanna Griffin Dove and Marjorie Langston ..... $22.50
Part # BK-GRIFFIN1

Discover your love for the simple, beautiful bead! Create the exact bead shape that exists in your mind's eye. The information in this book provides a solid foundation for success, yielding proven results. Vibrant pictures, simple directions, and complete explanations build a sturdy framework for understanding exactly how heat and motion affect a bead shape. Just Plain Beads! is a treasure-trove of techniques, tactics and tips. You will find instructions and guidance for a variety of shapes and problems in this easy-to-follow book. 11" X 8½", 68 pages.

Dot, Dot, Dots! (Soft) (B)
By Deanna Griffin Dove ..... $25.00 Part # BK-GRIFFIN1

With easy to read explanations, dot techniques are presented in a clear and precise manner. Inspiring beads show how techniques are refined, implemented and layered. Tips and insights help you develop essential skills and new ways to problem-solve. Numerous tutorials challenge you to acquire techniques and expand your abilities. 11" X 8½", 72 pages.

Tonbo-Dama Japanese Glass Beads (Soft) (BI)
By Kogure Norikazu ..... $34.95 Part # BK-TONBO-DAM

Japanese lampworkers demonstrate step-by-step methods and techniques of making glass beads in the Japanese style, using Japanese torches, glass and tools. Written in Japanese with some English captions, you will find the comprehensive photo layout easy to follow and understand. Also see Tonbo-Dama - Japanese Glass Beads, the DVD. Hard cover. 8½" X 10¼", 111 pages.

Flameworking with Borosilicate Glass (Hard) (I)
By Matsumura Kiyoshi ..... $34.95 Part # BK-LAMPWORK

Japanese glass master, Matsumura Kiyoshi, shows you step-by-step how to make borosilicate Goblets, Sculpture, Ornaments, Jewelry, Vessels and more, using hundreds of full color, captioned pictures and diagrams. Also covered are Tools, Supplies and Glass. Written in Japanese with most of the content also in English. Hard cover. 8½" X 10¼", 111 pages.

100 Lampworkers
By Japan Lampwork Festival in Nagara ..... $36.95 Part # BK-100

In 2006, the fifth festival of the Japan Lampwork Festival in Nagara was held displaying the works of seventy-nine Japanese lampworkers and twenty lampworkers from the United States and other countries. "The 100th artist … will be one of the visitors … who has witnessed this Exhibition." Each artist has two pages displaying their work. Written in Japanese, all artists names are also in English, as is the artist's statements of the English speaking artists and the introduction. Beautiful photography on quality glossy paper. Perfect Bound. 8" X 8", 208 pages.