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Most lampworking books are directed toward either "Soft" glass or "Hard" glass. Examples of "Soft" glass are ASK, Bullseye and Effetre (Moretti). Examples of "Hard" glass are Glass Alchemy, Northstar and Pyrex. Lampworking books that pertain exclusively or mostly to "Soft" glass will have (Soft) following the title. Lampworking books that pertain exclusively or mostly to "Hard" glass will have (Hard) following the title. Usually, the techniques demonstrated in all books are applicable to both "Soft" and "Hard" glasses. Also following the title will be the book's skill level. (B) for Beginner, (I) for Intermediate or (A) for Advanced. Some books may have more than one skill level listed.
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You Can Make Glass Beads! (Soft) (B)
 
By Cindy Jenkins ..... $11.95

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.

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Making Glass Beads! (Soft) (B)
 
By Cindy Jenkins ..... $14.95

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.

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

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.

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Bead Review 2005
 By Brad Pearson ..... $21.00

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

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Bead Review Book 2
 By Brad Pearson ..... $21.00

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Bead Review Book 2 honors the world's best glass bead artists and shares the fruits of their labor. Includes many stunning photos along with technical information.

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Hot Off the Press! (BI)
 By Lori Greenberg ..... $
19.50

Hot Off the Oress by Lori Greenberg - Front TN

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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.

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

Ricio - The Art of Beads - Volume One by Ricio and Ron Bearer Jr - Front TN

Ricio - The Art of Beads - Volume One by Ricio and Ron Bearer Jr - Back TN

A complete how-to book covering six projects: Bending Beads into watch bands, bracelets and more!

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

Rocio- The Art of Beads - Volume Two - Glass Beads and Silver By Rocio Bearer and Ron Bearer Jr - Front TN

Rocio- The Art of Beads - Volume Two - Glass Beads and Silver By Rocio Bearer and Ron Bearer Jr - Back TN

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.

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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

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The Cookbook of Color Borosilicate Recipes Volume One by Lori Robbins- Rocio Bearer Ron Bearer Jr - Back TN

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.

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The Exotic Art of Glass Bracelet Forming (BI)
 
By Ron Bearer Jr & Rocio Bearer ..... $17.95

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.

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

Now in its expanded 5th edition, this book is the most popular complete reference on glass beadmaking ever written.

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

In the first booklet of this series, Sharon Peters, will show you considerable new information about making glass beads.

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

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.

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

In the third booklet of this series, Jim Smircich, will show you some of his secrets to making his classic torpedo shaped beads.

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

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

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The Brightly Colored Beads and Vessels of Heather Trimlett (Soft) (I)
 
By James Kervin ..... $15.00

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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