Making Copper Wire Earrings

Making Copper Wire Earrings
Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607657252

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best-selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create over 150 stylish DIY earring designs. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and helpful tips and tricks, you’ll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details!

101 Wire Earrings

101 Wire Earrings
Author: Denise Peck
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620331934

Providing detailed descriptions on how to intricately craft stylish wire earrings, this beautifully illustrated guide offers simple yet elegant projects that are inexpensive and easily accomplished. Easy-to-follow instructions and comprehensive definitions guide the jewelry maker through the many elements of wire working, such as headpins, jump rings, hoops, loops, spirals, and ear wires, clearly highlighting the techniques and detailing the quality materials necessary to produce functional and innovative works of wearable art. With a diverse selection of 101 contemporary earring projects submitted from top designers, wire crafters of all skill levels will hone their talents while discovering new and inspirational ideas for producing unique and creative works in one of the fastest growing trends of modern jewelry art.

Making Wire Jewelry

Making Wire Jewelry
Author: Helen Clegg
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 122
Release: 1997
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579900021

60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques
Author: Alan Revere
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1991-06-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.

Wire Jewelry Masterclass

Wire Jewelry Masterclass
Author: Abby Hook
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9781861088420

This comprehensive guide to working with wire, focusing on the intricate and rewarding craft of wire weaving, will delight and inspire all levels of jewellery-maker. The 24 projects, ranging from elegant pendants to earrings, rings, brooches and bracelets, will appeal to a wide range of tastes and are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections so that confidence grows in the reader to feel able to move on a stage. Abby's experience running tutorials on this wonderful craft shines out in the clarity of the step by step instruction for each project and the invaluable tools and techniques section. To Abby, teaching is all about getting the detail right and taking out the guess work so the maker can concentrate on the end result of a beautiful piece of jewellery.

Lacy Wire Jewelry

Lacy Wire Jewelry
Author: Melody MacDuffee
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2013-03-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000747

While the market has many books on solid, chunky wirework, there are few that teach lacy, intricate wirework done without soldering or casting. Melody’s work is airy and lacy, and while the techniques may be similar to traditional wirework, the results are unique. With step-by-step written directions, photos, and illustrations, this book presents more intermediate level techniques on how to make classic necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants, pins, and hair jewelry.

Copper Jewelry Collection

Copper Jewelry Collection
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2014-11-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000488

Inexpensive and readily available, copper is soaring in popularity as a jewelry-making material! This book is a unique collection of copper jewelry techniques and projects from Art Jewelry magazine. With tips, techniques, and projects assembled in a way that makes them easily accessible to beginning crafters, the skills showcased here include wireworking, metalworking, adding colors and patinas, etching, combining copper with metal or polymer clay, and more. Perfect for jewelry makers of all stripes, Copper Jewelry Collection is a must-have for the crafting room bookshelf.

Making Bead & Wire Jewelry

Making Bead & Wire Jewelry
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579903886

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.

Knitting with Wire

Knitting with Wire
Author: Nancie M. Wiseman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2013-03-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620332655

Covering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 innovative and beautiful projects, from simple to more complex, with clear directions and illustrations. Appealing to knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewelry makers, the guide offers a complete description of tools and techniques, embellishing with beads, and making finishes for the project. A history of this unusual technique is also explored, along with tips for independent projects.

Fine Art Wire Weaving

Fine Art Wire Weaving
Author: Sarah Thompson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-08-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1632500272

Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!