Book Description
“This inspiration-filled volume [has] instructions for more than 70 unique jewelry pieces from a diverse group of designers. Learn the tricks of using a jig, wire wrapping, twisting, coiling and hammering to create incredible effects. Combine...wirework with beautiful glass or semiprecious stone beads to create wonderful necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, hair clips, pins and eyeglass chains.”—Crafts Magazine.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Here are 75 stunning pieces of jewelry made of beads and wire, requiring only a few simple tools and easy-to-learn techniques. Projects include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and a contemporary eyeglass chain. Styles range from delicate and graceful to bold and chunky. The beads range from small, delicate crystals to large, brilliant pieces of turquoise. The new wires now available, dyed every color of the rainbow, lend a unique twist to these projects, as do the new beaded and textured wires on the market. For traditionalists, there are plenty of tried-and-true copper, gold , and silver wire options.

FROM THE CRITICS

Pat Moses-Caudel - Lapidary Journal