Author: Lora S. Irish Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 9781565239555 Category : Jewelry making Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all that is needed to create intriguing fashion statements. Features eight step-by-step projects for stunning necklaces, pendants, brooches, hairpins, and earrings"--
Author: Sara Withers Publisher: Running Press ISBN: 9780762437931 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The enthusiasm for making jewelry has been enormous in the last few years, and both the amateur and professional jewelry-makers can greatly extend the scope of their designs by learning to work with wire. With over 500 illustrations and clear, step-by-step directions, the book covers everything from beginner's to more advanced techniques. Readers will learn how to make hoop earrings, decorative chains, brooches, and much more.
Author: Dawn Cusick Publisher: Lark Books ISBN: 9781579903886 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 134
Book Description
Explains the techniques involved in making bead and wire jewelry, discusses tools and materials, and features illustrated instructions for seventy-five projects, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins.
Author: Hattie Dolton Publisher: Hattie Dolton ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
Are you a lover of wire wrapping and you are interested in the art of making wire-wrapped pieces of jewelry? Do you want a simplified guide to getting you started with crafting beautiful wire jewelry pieces in no time? If this is you, then read on… Wire wrapping jewelry is the craft of twisting, rolling, and cutting wire strings for making beautiful jewelry such as pendants, earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, rings, and several others. Wire wrapping jewelry has been around for several years and has never stopped evolving. This craft is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make jewelry. With the right tools and techniques and a well of patience and determination, you can produce tons of artistic pieces of jewelry in no time. Wire wrapping jewelry allows you to pour out your creative thought freely. It gives you a chance to birth your creative ideas. However, you will need some degree of mastery and expertise to be able to make beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry, hence the reason why this book is written, to help you acquire the right knowledge to make awesome wire jewelry pieces. A few of what is discussed in this book are; · Tips to making wire wrapped jewelry · Wire handling techniques to making wire wrapped jewelry designs such as coils, weaving, loop joins, wire beads, etc. · The tools and materials you will need to get started as a wire wrapped crafter · A checklist of items needed to set up your wire wrapping jewelry studio · Safety precautions you need to comply with while working in your studio · 15 wire-wrapped jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions to get you started on your journey · Wire-wrapped jewelry mistakes to avoid and common wire jewelry FAQs And so much more! What more are you waiting for? To get started with expressing your creative side in crafting awesome wire jewelry pieces, simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Author: Reshma M Saujani Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Wire wrapping is a popular jewelry-making technique that offers varieties of beautiful jewelry designs, without the need for many tools. These techniques can incorporate anything from gemstone beads, gemstone cabochons to charms, and just pure wirework. Using wire is a fun and creative way to make jewelry, and once you've mastered the technique, there's no stopping it! But first, you need to know what tools you need to start with and what each tool is used for. From wire wrapping beads, creating jewelry to forming various shapes with wire - you'll find everything you need as you go on with this step by step guide. This book has over 150 images that will take you through the learning process. The beauty of the wire wrapping is that you don't need a lot of tools, so it's an inexpensive way to get into jewelry making before moving on to other techniques, like laying stones. Learn how to make a basic wire wrapped including cabochon pendant, ring, bracelet, and other intricate designs with this complete jewelry wire wrapping guide for beginners. According to the myths and legends surrounding the beads and gemstone say that it is the thought to unleash the power of the mind. The craft can be the aid to overcoming one's limitations. Why not create this piece of jewelry yourself to help boost your confidence and own something beautiful that you will wear with pride as a starter? Pick Up This Book To Get You Started.
Author: Jodi Bombardier Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1596686359 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Enjoy a collection of 20+ beautiful wire projects! Inspired by the ironwork so prevalent in her native Tucson, Jodi Bombardier fashions her signature heavygauge wire frames into sinuous shapes, cold-joining them with fine wire to form open, lacy filigree patterns. • Learn Jodi's techniques, including the correct ways to use tools, hold wire, and create shaped wire frames consistently and precisely. • Create airy pieces that are still strong and stable enough to withstand daily wear. • Build confidence in your wirework skills as projects increase in complexity. In addition to providing project instructions, Jodi demonstrates how her scrolled designs can be manipulated, joined, or rearranged to create endless variations limited only by the imagination.
Author: Martine Callaghan Publisher: Kalmbach Books ISBN: 0871167727 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
Get wrapped up in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry, the fourth book in the successful Absolute Beginners Guide series. This user-friendly wireworking primer takes readers through the basics of wire types, tools, findings and more. Then it's on to progressive, fun-to-make projects designed to teach fundamental techniques and build confidence every step of the way. Wireworkers will learn how to open and close jump rings, make head pins and earring wires, create wire spirals, wrap, coil, and more! Variations for each project give readers the chance to experiment with many techniques. Aspiring wireworkers will learn, practice, and reinforce skills with a rewarding result: fun, wearable wire jewelry!
Author: Denise Peck Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620331527 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
Add personal style at minimal cost with custom-made findings! Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs. Handcrafted Wire Findings looks at your wire stash and focuses on how to create custom, professional-quality findings. With fundamental skills for beginners that progress to more sophisticated designs, this book covers techniques such as basic wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes. Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.
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