Making Bead & Wire Jewelry: Simple Techniques, Stunning Designs
“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.
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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. Lapidary Journal - Pat Moses-Caudel Making Bead & Wire Jewelry is magic. This lovely book is a wonderful introduction to the varied and unique designs that can be created with simple tools by anyone. There are attractive color pictures, as well as tips to assist you in your project.
\ Pat Moses-CaudelMaking Bead & Wire Jewelry is magic. This lovely book is a wonderful introduction to the varied and unique designs that can be created with simple tools by anyone. There are attractive color pictures, as well as tips to assist you in your project. \ —Lapidary Journal\ \
