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Wire Style 2

Author : Denise Peck

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 32,10 MB

Release : 2013-05-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 162033318X

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Book Description

Discover the hottest wire techniques and projects from top jewelry artists! From the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry and the author of the best-selling Wire Style comes a marvelous sequel collection of fresh and unique jewelry projects from leading wire-jewelry designers. With a variety of metals including silver, copper, brass, steel, and colored wire, Wire Style 2 incorporates materials to fit any jewelry maker's taste and budget. Inside Wire Style 2, you'll discover: • Detailed discussion and step-by-step photographs of wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, and finishing. • 45 unique patterns for necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and pins. • Clear step-by-step instructions as well as difficulty ratings for each project. Contributors to Wire Style 2, including Kerry Bogert, Jodi Bombardier, Jane Dickerson, Lorelei Eurto, Connie Fox, Lisa Niven Kelly, Donna Spadafore, and Cindy Wimmer, are top designers specializing in a range of different wire-jewelry techniques. The nine designers offer projects for any personal style from simple and elegant to colorful and funky. Wire Style 2 has something for every wire jewelry maker, beginner or advanced, and is loaded with inspiration for all. Plus, on the enclosed DVD , Denise demonstrates key techniques for wirework success as well as a bonus project.



Handcrafted Wire Findings

Author : Denise Peck

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 45,58 MB

Release : 2013-02-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620331527

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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.



Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders

Author : Irina Miech

Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 11,96 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Beadwork

ISBN : 0871162644

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Book Description

"Twenty-one projects show you how to combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The unique range of projects use a wide variety of beads and cabochons, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore your creativity and expand your wireworking skills"--The publisher



101 Wire Earrings

Author : Denise Peck

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 23,81 MB

Release : 2013-02-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620331934

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Book Description

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.



Elements of Style

Author : Rosemary Hill

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 36,2 MB

Release : 2013-03-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332728

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Book Description

With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.



Wire + Metal

Author : Denise Peck

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 457 pages

File Size : 45,65 MB

Release : 2014-05-31

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620335212

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Book Description

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

Author : Helen Clegg

Publisher : Lark Books

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 20,16 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781579900021

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Book Description

60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.



Inspired Wire

Author : Cynthia B. Wuller

Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 16,72 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Jewelry making

ISBN : 0871162563

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Book Description

Be a live wire at the next party--with stunning wire jewelry * More than twenty beautiful projects * Comprehensive basics section with how-to photos * Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets; all presented in skill-building progression Wire jewelry can look complicated...but "Inspired Wire" makes it easy to create wonderful hand-formed precious metal and gemstone pieces. More than twenty beautiful projects are presented in skill-building progression, from creating basic wire links to forming more complex hand-shaped jewelry. Step-by-step instructions show exactly how to make the Cynthia's striking designs. With sophisticated yet minimalist jewelry projects, clear instructions, and how-to photographs, "Inspired Wire" helps beginners develop their skills and allows intermediate crafters to learn new techniques and gain a better understanding of wirework.



Lacy Wire Jewelry

Author : Melody MacDuffee

Publisher : Kalmbach Books

Page : 97 pages

File Size : 48,18 MB

Release : 2013-03-20

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1627000747

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Book Description

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.



Making Bead & Wire Jewelry

Author : Dawn Cusick

Publisher : Lark Books

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 12,35 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781579903886

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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.