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.

Exploring Metal Jewelry

Exploring Metal Jewelry
Author: Tracy Stanley
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-12-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1632504561

Amazing metal jewelry--no torch required! Create metal earrings, bracelets, pendants, and necklaces without the use of torches or flames! Exploring Metal Jewelry is your introduction to wire wrapping, rivets, and metal forming--all you need to create jewelry piece you'll love. Jewelry instructor, author, and self-described "low-tech" metalworker Tracy Stanley will guide you through the techniques and tools you need to confidently create your own custom pieces. Then, you'll put your new skills to work with 18 pieces sure to take your jewelry collection to the next level. From the To the Moon and Back Bracelet to Falling Leaf Earrings to the Woven in Time Bangle and the Blossoming Bell Pendant, Stanley will encourage you to explore your inner low-tech artist, finding your own look in each piece you create. The fun of these projects is the journey--you don't have to know exactly how your piece will look at the end. It's all about Exploring Metal Jewelry!

Wire + Metal

Wire + Metal
Author: Denise Peck
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620335212

Easy-to-do techniques at the comfort of your kitchen table! Authors Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson introduce simple wire- and metalworking techniques that have big impact. Working with precut metal blanks and thin gauge sheet, as well as with inexpensive and readily available tools, you can produce results similar to much more complex metalsmithing techniques. Explore lashing, stitching, simple weaving, coils, spirals, twisted wire, and incorporating beads with wire. You'll be exposed to metal pieces being hole-punched, dapped, hammered, textured, colorized, and patinated. This book features thirty step-by-step projects that require only basic jewelry-making skills, but will result in stunning contemporary jewelry. Wire + Metal covers a wide range of styles that will appeal to beginner to advanced jewelry makers.

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.

Soldered Alchemy

Soldered Alchemy
Author: Laura Beth Love
Publisher: Fons & Porter Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781440243523

Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic! For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.

Moods in Wire

Moods in Wire
Author: Ellsworth Sinclair
Publisher: Originals by Ellsworth
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-02
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780964048331

Combines Moods in Wire with Moods in Brass & Glass. Divided into two sections, this is a comprehensive guide to the fine art of wire wrapping. Describes the basic tools and materials needed to make bracelets, earrings, pendants, pins and more. Color photos and spiral binding.

Wrapped in Gems

Wrapped in Gems
Author: Mai Sato-Flores
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2008
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: 0307408469

"Learn to combine precious gemstones and wire-wrapping techniques to create, beautiful, wearable works of art"--From publisher description.

Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal

Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal
Author: Jim McIntosh
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781483960593

In this forth book from Artist/Author Jim McIntosh you'll learn how to create beautiful jewelry using wire and metal sheet. All of the techniques are 100% Wirewrapping...No Fire...No Solder...No Sawing. The projects in the book will take what you may already know about wire art and expand it to a new horizon. Each project is taught in such a way that everyone from novice to expert will be able to create a wonderful piece of jewelry.

Freeform Wire Art Jewelry

Freeform Wire Art Jewelry
Author: Gayle Bird
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440241333

Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.