The Bracelet Bible

With over 100 projects and 40 different techniques, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re drawn to colourful Brazilian friendship styles, intricate beadwork, or elegant ribbon-wrapped chains. The visual, step-by-step photography is a huge help, showing each stage clearly so you can follow along without second-guessing.

I particularly like how the book encourages experimentation. You can play with colour, texture, and pattern to make each bracelet uniquely your own—or to craft something thoughtful for someone else. Handmade bracelets make the most meaningful gifts, not just because they’re beautiful, but because of the time and love woven into them.

* Women Talking *

This comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. 

* Machine Knitting Monthly - January 2026 *

Create unique jewellery pieces with this comprehensive guide to getting started in the craft of bracelet making. Follow the patterns included and learn to customise them too. Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macrame, which are explained in clear, concise visual instructions. Find out all about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started and which you'll need for each technique. Wrap techniques, working with seed beeds, dreamcatcher style, friendship bracelets, Shamballa beaded macrame, Kumihimo braiding and woven Paracord technique are among the 40-plus techniques explained. Projects range from intricate geometric patterns to ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets and statement cuffs.

* Homespun magazine *

A very colourful cover showing many different types of bracelets, in fact, over 40 techniques and over 100 projects to make, so there is something for everyone.

The book is laid out in a very logical manner setting out the different sections so they are easy to find. 

The 'What You Need' page lists out clearly all the tools and materials that are used in the book and the following section explains these in more detail in words and pictures.

The book continues in this manner with a Technical Section containing a General Technique section and then eight sections explaining each different technique used for the bracelets. The remainder of the book is devoted to the Bracelet Workshop covering 11 different techniques. 

Because there are so many techniques included in this book, it is more of a taster book than one that explores any of them in any detail, so it is good as an introduction to see whether or not you would like to do more of any of the techniques or take it further. Fewer techniques would have allowed for fuller explanations. 

I think that this book would appeal to teenagers upwards because young people would be able to make presents for their friends using just a few materials and not have to purchase any expensive equipment. You could use bits and pieces you have in your stash and bracelets are always a lovely gift and usually quick to make. 

-- Pat Trott * Bead Society of Great Britain - Spring/Summer 20