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.
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.
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.
This book features thirty step-by-step projects that require only basic jewelry-making skills, but will result in stunning contemporary jewelry.
Featuring original ideas from top jewelry designers, this collection covers a range of contemporary and stylish projects, such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants.
Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
(6.4 cm) pieces of 20- or 22-gauge half-hard wire. ... 2 Place the wires side by side on a mandrel (a) or around a pen barrel (b). ... Wrap the wire around a pen barrel, aspirin bottle, film canister or other round object.
A guide to creating more than 30 jewelry projects with one-of-a-kind findings to showcase your beadwork.
Handcrafted Metal Findings features 30 step-by-step tutorials for metal findings that require only basic jewelry-making skills.
Hoops? Dangles? Chandeliers? Yes, yes, and yes! Earring Chic has them all (and more!) and will dazzle you with projects from all of your favorite North Light designers.
Author and internationally known artist Lora Irish has written several books on many types of art forms, including woodcarving, pyrography, craft pattern books, and more.