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Metal Work (Crafts & Hobbies, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Metal Work (Crafts & Hobbies, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $8.74, median 55 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.99 – $9.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 16% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 15% of the parent category Crafts & Hobbies (359), one of the easier corners under it.
- 16% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 78% of Kindle eBooks categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Metal Work best sellers
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Wire Fun: A step by step guide to beginning wire wrapping (Barbara Tilley Craft Series Book 1)
by Barbara Tilley
- List rank#1
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews302
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The Wire-Wrapped Jewelry Handbook: [3 in 1] Make Professional-Looking Jewelry With Confidence | 400+ Color-Coded Steps Show Which Wire to Move, From Wrapped Loops to Weaving and Cabochon Pendants
by Nancy Ellery
- List rank#2
- Price$21.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews58
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Warman's Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans)
by Leigh Lesher
- List rank#3
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews116
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The Beading Jewelry Bible: From Your First Bead to Stunning Pieces You’ll Be Proud to Wear, Gift or Sell
by Wilona Knowles
- List rank#4
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews55
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Magical Metal Clay: Amazingly Simple No-Kiln Techniques For Making Beautiful Accessories
by Sue Heaser
- List rank#5
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews213
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Chainmaking for Jewelers
by Matthieu Cheminée
- List rank#6
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews69
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Tig Welding Secrets: An In-Depth Look At Making Aesthetically Pleasing TIG Welds
by Shawn McDonald
- List rank#7
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews232
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First Time Jewelry Making: The Absolute Beginner's Guide
by Tammy Powley
- List rank#8
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews916
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The Importance of Drawing in the Jewelry Making Process: A Practical Guide for Jewelry Makers to Design with Confidence (The Art and Business of Jewelry Making)
by Gail Stufano
- List rank#9
- Price$4.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews3
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WIRE SCULPTING HANDBOOK : A Practical Guide to Wire Art Techniques, Bending, Shaping, Wrapping, Sculpting Tools, and Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners and Beyond
by Shirley C. Pena
- List rank#10
- Price$6.50
- Reviews-
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FAQ
Is Metal Work a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 55 reviews and sells for $8.74.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Metal Work?
The median best seller has 55 reviews, and 64% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Metal Work best sellers cost?
The median price is $8.74; half of the best sellers are priced between $4.99 and $9.99.
Can new books break into Metal Work?
16% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.