Knitting News
"This book is for anyone interested in designing gorgeous pieces of jewelry."


Art Jewelry
"A very good buy for the beginning wireworker."


Book Description
A new wire weaving technique that varies the number of wires and their thickness to create stunningly beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and pendants is introduced in this guide. Project instructions go well beyond simple line drawings to show the assembly process of each piece in a series of step-by-step photographs. The nine projects begin with an elegantly simple woven bracelet and move on to more dramatic projects that include a domed cuff bracelet with soldered bead ends, a free-form bracelet, a woven neck piece, and a pendant with a woven frame. Projects range in difficulty from easy to advanced, and many can be completed without soldering. The more experienced craftsperson will savor the way Precious Metal Clay adds striking embellishments to three of the projects.



About the Author
Linda Chandler is a jewelry designer and teacher. She is a Precious Metal Clay certified teacher who conducts workshops around the country. Her work has appeared in All Wired Up and in the magazine The Wire Artist Jeweller. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christine Ritchey is a potter and jewelry maker. She lives in Pottsboro, Texas.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Gold and silver wire skillfully woven into gentle yet substantial forms adds dimension and refinement to your handcrafted jewelry. Designer Linda Chandler, along with one of her best students, Christine Ritchey, introduce a new wire weaving technique that varies the number of wires and their thickness to create stunningly beautiful bracelets, neckpieces, and pendants. Project instructions go well beyond simple line drawings to show the assembly process of each piece in a series of step-by-step photographs. The five projects begin with an elegantly simple woven bracelet, and move on to more dramatic projects that include a domed cuff bracelet with soldered bead ends, a free-form bracelet, a woven neckpiece, and a pendant with a woven frame. Projects range in difficulty from easy to advanced, and many projects can be completed without soldering (though knowledge of soldering is a plus). The more experienced craftsperson will savor the way Precious Metal Clay￯﾿ﾽ adds striking embellishments to four of the projects. And to help you develop your own designs, there's a full-color gallery of finished work to inspire and bend your imagination.

FROM THE CRITICS

Knitting News

This book is for anyone interested in designing gorgeous pieces of jewelry.

Art Jewelry