Recommended Books

When deciding what type of jewelry piece to create, it is often confusing to see the vast array of semi precious stones, wire gauges, types of pearls, metal findings and stringing options that are on the market. A great way to get a firm hold on jewelry terminology and understand the product you are shopping for is to research it in advance. Many books are available to answer all of these questions for you – a few titles that designers at Jewelrymaking.net recommend are:

	Building Your Jewelry Kit By Shannon Campbell
	The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques By Anastacia Young
	Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads By Barbara Case
	The Jewelry Architect: Techniques and Projects for Mixed-Media Jewelry By Kate McKinnon
	Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads: Stringing Instructions and Techniques for Necklaces, Bracelets, and Much More By Kim Gover
	Steampunk Style Jewelry: Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings By Jean Campbell
	Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter’s Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More By Lisa Bluhm
	Stamped Metal Jewelry: Creative Techniques and Designs for Making Custom Jewelry By Lisa Niven Kelly