Download or read book Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, well-known designers Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components such as beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for the veteran jewelry crafter. A comprehensive getting started section provides information on the supplies, tools and techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book.
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Download or read book Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed written by Margot Potter and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2009-01-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, well-known designers Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components such as beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for the veteran jewelry crafter. A comprehensive getting started section provides information on the supplies, tools and techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book.
Download or read book Live Wire Jewelry written by Katie Hacker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful wire jewelry with a twist! Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue—there's no doubt that color inspires us to create. Katie Hacker'sLive Wire Jewelry colors your world with 30 dynamic designs, all featuring vibrant hues of colored wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry are sure to make you sparkle and shine. Inside you'll find: • 30 brilliant, colorful jewelry designs • An in-depth course in wire-working, from types and gauges of wire to instructions on how to make jump rings, links, hooks, bundled wire beads and more • Variations that demonstrate how to translate ideas from the projects into your own unique creations Add a spark of creativity and color to your wardrobe with the high-voltage designs in Live Wire Jewelry!
Download or read book Making Bead Wire Jewelry written by Dawn Cusick and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Bead Chic written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bead Chic, Chic You Bead Chic will show you how to take inspiration that you love and forge your own creative path. After learning basic jewelry techniques, you'll be launched into 36 gorgeous projects. Each project comes with a variation, so you'll learn how easy it is to adapt virtually any project to suit your individual style, making you your own designer. • Each of 36 stepped-out projects features an inspiring variation, including some from today's hottest jewelry makers, including Jean Campbell, Tammy Powley, Cathie Filian and more. • Clear step-by-step photography and instructions allow beaders of all skill levels create projects exactly "as-is" in the book, while variations show how swapping out just one or two elements can make an entirely different look. • You'll get to play with beads, a variety of stringing materials—from coated wire, to shapeable wire to commercial chain—and findings, all easily found at local and online craft retailers. Let Bead Chic bring out the designer in you!
Download or read book New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaping wire + beading wire = a whole new dimension! New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry brings shaping and beading wire together to create stunning sculptural designs. From necklaces and bracelets, to rings, earrings and tiaras, jewelry maven Margot Potter shows you how to coil, wrap, weave and sculpt 30 wire-based projects. In addition, inspirational variations on the projects provide even more reason to get wrapped up in wire. Features: • Combine shaping wire with beading wire in innovative ways to create jewelry with movement, depth and dimension. • Employ a variety of classic wire-working methods, including wire wrapping, twisting, coiling, chain maille and more. • Love beads? You won't be disappointed. Adorn your creations with crystal, metal, Lucite and vintage beads to add your own brand of signature sparkle. Start adding depth, dimension and intrigue to your jewelry designs today with New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry.
Download or read book Fine Art Wire Weaving written by Sarah Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!
Download or read book Boutique Bead and Wire Jewelry written by Melody MacDuffee and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book allows even beginning beaders to fashion the most delicate, twining floral and filigree effects with ease. The results are amazing and quickly achievable, especially with this stunningly photographed introduction to the craft. In addition to the thorough motif dictionary, which serves as a helpful reference to turn to again and again, it showcases more than 20 skill-building projects. These jewel-box treasures have a feminine and fashionable look, with their transparent beads and shimmering crystals. The jewelry in this designer collection is as lovely as any you'll see at a trendy boutique, but it's also a pleasure to craft.
Download or read book Making Designer Bead Wire Jewelry written by Tammy Powley and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewelry making is one of the most popular craft trends, and its audience continues to grow. Few jewelry books on the market emphasize the importance of the design relationship between beads, wire, and jewelry findingsùthe ônuts and boltsö of any piece. This book will show not only how to design and build your own spectacular jewelry out of beads and wire but how to design and create your own findings as well. Most jewelry making books are geared for the beginner and provide little information for intermediate to advanced jewelry makers. Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry contains illustrated how-to techniques, full-color project photos, project instructions, and numerous tips that enhance the styles and skills presented. Intermediate and advanced jewelry makers will learn new techniques for creating signature elements for their designs, while beginners will get a handle on honing their skills.
Download or read book Wire Wrapping Book for Beginners written by Gina Bowen and published by Gina Bowen . This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever stumbled across any book on the art of wire wrapping? Have you perhaps never heard of the term before? Or have you been searching for that one book that would unlock all the mysteries relating to wire-wrapping? If so, then read on… This book, Wire Wrapping Book for Beginners, breaks down in detail all you need to know about wire-wrapping into the tiniest bits of information. All you just need to do is read! Now, for you, who might be unfamiliar with my words, stay with me! What is Wire Wrapping? Wire wrapping is a craft that involves the twisting, rolling, and cutting of wire strings. Don’t get frightened, you aren’t going to be soldering anything! All you need is just a bag of simple and easy-to-get tools and a well of patience and determination. Do you know that with this craft, you can make the finest pieces of jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, rings, and more? No? Well, now, you know. In wire wrapping, you are allowed to infuse your creativity to the work you do! But then, what is creativity if you don’t have the knowledge of what wire wrapping is first? That is why this book was carefully written for everyone, not just for beginners to get started in making their first pieces of art, but also for experts alike—so that they can learn as well as toughen up on what they already know. Upon reading through the pages of this book, you will; · Be more acquainted with what wire wrapping entails, its historical timelines, and how it works. · Be familiar with the terms associated with wire wrapping. · Educated on the safety measures to adhere to when handling the wires and operating in your workspace. · Be exposed to the tips, tricks and techniques used in the art of wire wrapping that will set you on your way to becoming an expert in this craft. · Be enlightened on the tools and materials required to get you started. · Get started with making beautiful pieces of jewelry with the aid of the 20 wire wrapping project ideas discussed in this book with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to guide you along the process. What more are you waiting for? Hone your creative abilities, and build your crafting skills with this beginner's guide to wire wrapping. To begin your journey, simply grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Download or read book Wire Wrapped Beaded Jewelry written by J. Devlin Barrick and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-08-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated instructions on using wire, beads, crystals, precious metal clay, cabochons, rivets, and other materials to create unique jewelry. Includes 15 projects for making beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins, and earrings. Expert instruction from master jeweler Carolyn Yohn McManus.
Download or read book Contemporary Bead Wire Jewelry written by Nathalie Mornu and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 of the best contemporary designers have created 43 projects using wire and the diversity of beads available, and the results are truly inspiring. From funky to eclectic, their designs reflect a range of inventive techniques and can be worked with simple hand tools (no soldering required). An introductory chapter presents the necessary supplies and material, along with the basic techniques.
Download or read book Wire Wrapping Book for Beginners written by Hattie Dolton and published by Hattie Dolton. This book was released on with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a lover of wire wrapping and you are interested in the art of making wire-wrapped pieces of jewelry? Do you want a simplified guide to getting you started with crafting beautiful wire jewelry pieces in no time? If this is you, then read on… Wire wrapping jewelry is the craft of twisting, rolling, and cutting wire strings for making beautiful jewelry such as pendants, earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, rings, and several others. Wire wrapping jewelry has been around for several years and has never stopped evolving. This craft is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make jewelry. With the right tools and techniques and a well of patience and determination, you can produce tons of artistic pieces of jewelry in no time. Wire wrapping jewelry allows you to pour out your creative thought freely. It gives you a chance to birth your creative ideas. However, you will need some degree of mastery and expertise to be able to make beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry, hence the reason why this book is written, to help you acquire the right knowledge to make awesome wire jewelry pieces. A few of what is discussed in this book are; · Tips to making wire wrapped jewelry · Wire handling techniques to making wire wrapped jewelry designs such as coils, weaving, loop joins, wire beads, etc. · The tools and materials you will need to get started as a wire wrapped crafter · A checklist of items needed to set up your wire wrapping jewelry studio · Safety precautions you need to comply with while working in your studio · 15 wire-wrapped jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions to get you started on your journey · Wire-wrapped jewelry mistakes to avoid and common wire jewelry FAQs And so much more! What more are you waiting for? To get started with expressing your creative side in crafting awesome wire jewelry pieces, simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Download or read book Wire Jewelry Workshop written by Susan Ray and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Great variety of techniques gathered by an impressive panel of beading experts • Provides detailed instructions to put to use, and then post on beading blogs for others to learn from Beading basics never go out of style, because like many beaders, you are always looking for ways to efficiently and creatively design projects. This must-have guide covers essential skills including chain maille, cutting wire, making P loops, bending wire, making eye loops, jump rings, and using a wrapped bead link technique. Among the 20+ projects featured in the book, you will discover instructions for earrings, chokers, necklaces, pendants and more, all designed by the author and other respected jewelry artists.
Download or read book Wired Beautiful written by Heidi Boyd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects that will get you excited about the many ways you can use wire in your jewelry projects. Best-selling author Heidi Boyd takes you through the ins and outs of working with wire for your jewelry designs. You’ll learn how to make wire do your bidding in four detailed chapters: Spiraled & Coiled, Linked & Hammered, Wrapped & Bundled and Knotted & Stitched. Each project includes clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. With Wired Beautiful, you’ll discover: • Unique techniques. Introduces traditional wire techniques, but also new methods not typically found in wire-jewelry books, such as using a knitting spool, creating cages and flower shaping. • Fresh designs and great basics. In addition to the 30+ projects—including bracelets, earrings, necklaces pendants and rings—you’ll learn basic jewelry-making techniques you can use in your own designs. • Easy-to-find materials. You’ll be introduced to a range of materials you can easily find at your favorite online and local craft supply retailers. Let Wired Beautiful wrap you up in great jewelry!
Download or read book Creative Seed Bead Connections written by Teresa Meister and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theresa Meister’s fine-scale wirework provides structure, and her beaded patterns bring on the color! Colorful seed beads, pearls, and crystals are used to create delicate jewelry components. Now link all these components together with wirework connections including wire loops, chain, and jump rings. The results are thirteen jewelry sets (each set includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings) plus variation ideas giving readers a lot of options for exploring techniques. All jewelry makers will find this wearable jewelry to be classy and timeless.
