 | The Basics of Bead Stringing by Genevieve Bourget
Buy used from: $2.12 First beading book I ever bought! Excellent introduction to the craft.
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 | Beads in Bloom: The Art of Making French Beaded Flowers (Beadwork How-To series) by Arlene Baker
Buy new: $16.46 / Used from: $3.37 Lovely projects work you through techniques to make French beaded flowers.
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 | The Art of Making Hand Beaded Bags by Karen Torrisi
Buy new: $16.15 / Used from: $0.87 You'll need to use a copier to adjust pattern sizes. Easy, fun, and stunning.
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 | Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs by Ann Benson
Buy used from: $0.59 It's a pattern book. I use it as a jump-point to making my own embroidered designs.
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 | Making Bead & Wire Jewelry: Simple Techniques, Stunning Designs by Dawn Cusick
Buy used from: $2.35 Beginner to intermediate level with a variety of techniques. Many pieces require a jig.
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 | Beading on a Loom (Beadwork How-To) by Don Pierce
Buy new: $16.46 / Used from: $10.00 Personable introduction to loom weaving. Beginner to advanced, with lots of eye candy.
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 | Beading with Brick Stitch (Beadwork How-To) by Diane Fitzgerald
Buy used from: $25.80 Great instructions, from beginner to advanced. Nice projects and gallery.
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 | Fiber & Bead Jewelry: Beautiful Designs to Make & Wear by Helen Banes
Buy used from: $6.05 I love it for eye candy. However, does not provide detailed instructions for technique.
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