Every Artist's Required Items
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Making Glass Beads (Beadwork Books) Making Glass Beads (Beadwork Books) by Cindy Jenkins
Buy used from: $4.31
This is THE book on making your own lampworked beads. An awesome tutorial as well as reference.
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking by James Kervin
Another excellent reference for all sorts of beadmaking, for those who prefer to make their own creations.
The Design and Creation of Jewelry (Jewelry Crafts) The Design and Creation of Jewelry (Jewelry Crafts) by Robert Von Neumann
Buy used from: $6.22
This book has *all* the howto tips, and instructions for everything from electroplating to enamelling to inlay to casting, it has it all!
Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains (Jewelry Crafts) Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains (Jewelry Crafts) by Jean Reist Stark
Buy new: $34.95 / Used from: $28.00
Wonderful designs for making your own chains, with step-by-step instructions and excellent diagrams.
Glass Notes: A Reference for the Glass Artist Glass Notes: A Reference for the Glass Artist
Buy used from: $30.59
Whether you do lampworking, or furnace work, this book is the guide for knowing all the technical and chemical aspects of glass.
Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool
Buy new: $28.52
The all-purpose handy tool for finishing up the inside of a bead, or working with some wire and adding those personal touches.
Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02 20,000 RPM Two-Speed 7.2V Rotary Tool System w/50 Accessories Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02 20,000 RPM Two-Speed 7.2V Rotary Tool System w/50 Accessories
Buy new: $39.99
The Dremel tool-kit with tips and a nifty carrying case, cordless too!
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 [OLD VERSION] Adobe Photoshop 6.0 [OLD VERSION]
Buy used from: $96.01
Awesome graphic design software for that e-business or website design to show off your creations!
Akro-Mils 23-Drawer Combo Storage Center #10523 Akro-Mils 23-Drawer Combo Storage Center #10523
These are great to store your finished beads, earrings, necklaces, or brooches. Add a little bit of padding and VOILA!
Olympia Industrial 10-683-18 3-Piece Mini Pliers Set Olympia Industrial 10-683-18 3-Piece Mini Pliers Set
Mini-plier set. Great for adding character and design to your glass beads and/or jewelry.
Custer 1118B Swiveling Work light Custer 1118B Swiveling Work light
Added light will assist you in creating those wonderful designs, without killing your eyesight. This is a must-have!
HTC HBT-320 20-Inch Deluxe Tool Table HTC HBT-320 20-Inch Deluxe Tool Table
A great table to build a mini-station or use as a work-bench while completing your designs.