Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
by Sharilyn Miller
from North Light Books
Magazine editor and popular author Sharilyn Miller knows the jewelry making audience like no one else. In this latest book, she shows crafters of all levels how to get in on the popularity of jewelry and beading, with:
-An in-depth section on design and construction techniques that makes it a snap to get started -More than 20 step-by-step bead and wire jewelry projects, including gorgeous earrings, necklaces, brooches, and bracelets
It only takes a few basic steps to start making fashionable jewelry that's guaranteed to trigger compliments.
Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry (Lark Jewelry Book)
by Mary Hettmansperger
from Lark Books
Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing (Jewelry Studio)
by Liz Jones
from Interweave Press
Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
Complete Metalsmith, Professional Edition
by Tim McCreight
from Brynmorgen Press
Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio)
by Linda Chandler
from Interweave Press
Compiled with advanced beginners and intermediate designers in mind, this guidebook starts with the basics of wire wrapping and builds skills progressively as aspiring crafters work through each project. The easy-to-follow instructions emphasize safety first and list all the steps required to get started, with a detailed discussion given to using tools such as pliers and wire cutters—wire wrapping does not require a soldering torch—and selecting appropriate materials such as copper, brass, and sterling silver. Finishing these stunning projects are a snap with the tips, tricks, and techniques shared within—jewelry crafters will delight in the resulting pieces that include beautiful bracelets, Celtic earrings, wire wrapped rings, and a wire-wrapped cabochon.
The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
by Sherri Haab
from Watson-Guptill
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
by Michael de Meng
from North Light Books
*Combines two popular topics--assemblage and found objects
*Pairs gorgeous photography with a creative design to help it jump off shelves
*Features an artistic style that's proven popular with countless magazine readers and workshop students
Secrets of Rusty Things takes readers behind the scenes to show them each step in the assemblage art process. It covers everything from gathering found-object materials to putting them together in a way that tells a meaningful story--all presented in the author's warm and humorous writing style. This book provides the perfect challenge for collage enthusiasts or anyone looking for a new way to express his or her creativity!
Metal Clay Beyond the Basics
by Carol A. Babineau
from Kalmbach
* Create earrings, bracelets, pendants, pins, clasps, and more
* Combine materials for unique textures, shapes, and finishes
* Push the creative envelope!
Metal Clay: Beyond the Basics is the perfect book for crafters with some metal clay experience who want to take their skills to the next level. With information on basic tools and supplies, plus beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques for using metal clay and combining it with other materials, this book shows crafters exactly how to create unusual, distinctive jewelry. Detailed step-by-steps for 25 unique projects reveal techniques for incorporating sterling silver, ceramics, and enamel into metal-clay projects and how to use armatures, molds, wire, and cold connections. Go way beyond the basics with Metal Clay: Beyond the Basics.
Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
by Joanna Gollberg
from Lark Books
Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever
by Cynthia B. Wuller
from Kalmbach
* 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.
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