Download or read book Freeform Wire Art Jewelry written by Gayle Bird and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.

Download or read book The Backyard Bowyer written by Nicholas Tomihama and published by NickTomihama. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.

Download or read book Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal written by Jim McIntosh and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this forth book from Artist/Author Jim McIntosh you'll learn how to create beautiful jewelry using wire and metal sheet. All of the techniques are 100% Wirewrapping...No Fire...No Solder...No Sawing. The projects in the book will take what you may already know about wire art and expand it to a new horizon. Each project is taught in such a way that everyone from novice to expert will be able to create a wonderful piece of jewelry.

Download or read book Making Wire Jewelry written by Helen Clegg and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.

Download or read book Making Colorful Wire Beaded Jewelry written by Linda Jones and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting the flexibility and fun of working with wire, these original designs twist, spiral, and wrap their way through necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Using only a few simple tools, a spool of wire, and a sprinkling of beads, aspiring jewelry designers can create adornments from metallic or colored wire. Projects are easy to adapt to taste and level of expertise, and wire-working techniques build up from simple to stunning, inspiring beginners and old hands alike. There are smart and sophisticated gold and silver wire designs, such as the Waterfall Chain necklace, as well as more casual designs made with colored wire, funky beads, and tiny seashells, including the Belly Dancer Bracelet or Exotic Charm Necklace. With sections on styles and further variations, this is a guide for anyone who wants to add some shine to their repertoire.

Download or read book Intricate Wire written by Debbie Benninger and published by Kalmbach Publishing Co. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intricate Wire is ideal for intermediate wireworkers who are hungry for knowledge and new techniques. Includes 18 projects demonstrating various techniques for jewelry construction, such as wire weaving, bezel-forming, and fusing. Pieces showcase crystals and stones, and readers will learn how to use fine silver, copper, and even Argentium silver in their wirework. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create fascinating pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets.

Download or read book Wirework written by Dale Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-10 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces. Dale "Cougar" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you'll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you'll get comprehensive instructions about: • Using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations. • Making the correct right angles. • Shaping with and without mandrels. • Using found items for shaping. • When and how to use snap-set components. • Choosing the right cabochons and gemstones.

Download or read book Wire Wrap Tutorial Step by Step Master Classes Pendants with Their Own Hands written by Valeriy Vorobev and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire Wrap tutorial. Step by step master classes. Pendants with their own hands.The book has 106 pages, more than 200 high-resolution photos.As always, there are many photos in good quality, that consistently explain the whole process of creating jewelry.All explanations are in English. I asked on a purpose an interpreter to translate my new lessons.If you have any wishes, feel free to write me. I read all your messages. In advance, please excuse me for not always responding to you. I do not speak English myself, I use Internet translation services. It translates the text poorly, but I understand the general meaning.In the magazine there are links to the videos for a more detailed study of the material. Videos are in Russian. But after reading the magazine, you will not need a translation. And the benefit of watching will undoubtedly be great.I will try to immediately determine the material presented in this book.The lessons are quite complex, beginners probably will not succeed. Although, on the other hand, who knows where this boundary of the transition from beginner to master? Maybe it's time to take up a serious business and do something worthwhile?What do we need for work?Wire.I use copper wire in my tutorial. And this does not necessarily mean that you should use copper wire. Use any wire. I made similar ornaments from copper wire, wire from nickel silver, brass, bronze and sterling silver. In addition, you can combine, use two, three types of wires in one decoration.The recommendation will be one. Use appropriate wire thickness. In the book, I make pendants of wire 1 mm (18 ga) and 0.4 mm (26 ga) thick. You can use wire with a thickness of 0.8 mm (20 ga) and 0.3 mm (28 ga)Cabochons and beads made of natural stones. Smaller or larger cabochons are allowed. It is best to use stones of volcanic origin.Instruments. You will need a minimum set of hand tools for the job. I will not go long in details about the tools. If you have already tried your hand at working with wire, you should understand what you need.For applying the patina on the wire, you can use special solutions.Valeriy Vorobev

Download or read book Wire Jewelry Masterclass written by Abby Hook and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to working with wire, focusing on the intricate and rewarding craft of wire weaving, will delight and inspire all levels of jewellery-maker. The 24 projects, ranging from elegant pendants to earrings, rings, brooches and bracelets, will appeal to a wide range of tastes and are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections so that confidence grows in the reader to feel able to move on a stage. Abby's experience running tutorials on this wonderful craft shines out in the clarity of the step by step instruction for each project and the invaluable tools and techniques section. To Abby, teaching is all about getting the detail right and taking out the guess work so the maker can concentrate on the end result of a beautiful piece of jewellery.

Download or read book Weave Wrap Coil written by Jodi Bombardier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for new ways to manipulate wire jewelry? Weave, Wrap, Coil showcases a variety of techniques, including weaving, coiling, wrapping, texturing, and forging, and offers new ideas for creating truly amazing combinations with both silver and copper wire. Inside you'll discover: • Basic techniques as well as beginning cold metalwork tips. • 25 contemporary and dazzling projects, from bracelets and necklaces to pendants, cuffs, and rings. • Detailed step-by-step photography and illustrations. Designer Jodi Bombardier emphasizes wire weaving as a signature technique. She encourages you to use a variety of materials, such as beads and stones, to showcase the gorgeous details of your wire pieces. Perfect for new and experienced wireworkers alike, Weave, Wrap, Coil groups projects by level of difficulty, with each level utilizing three to four of the important techniques.

Download or read book Soldered Alchemy written by Laura Beth Love and published by Fons & Porter Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic! For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.

Download or read book All Things Paper written by Ann Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Download or read book Lacy Wire Jewelry written by Melody MacDuffee and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Wire Wrapping for Beginners written by Reshma M Saujani and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire wrapping is a popular jewelry-making technique that offers varieties of beautiful jewelry designs, without the need for many tools. These techniques can incorporate anything from gemstone beads, gemstone cabochons to charms, and just pure wirework. Using wire is a fun and creative way to make jewelry, and once you've mastered the technique, there's no stopping it! But first, you need to know what tools you need to start with and what each tool is used for. From wire wrapping beads, creating jewelry to forming various shapes with wire - you'll find everything you need as you go on with this step by step guide. This book has over 150 images that will take you through the learning process. The beauty of the wire wrapping is that you don't need a lot of tools, so it's an inexpensive way to get into jewelry making before moving on to other techniques, like laying stones. Learn how to make a basic wire wrapped including cabochon pendant, ring, bracelet, and other intricate designs with this complete jewelry wire wrapping guide for beginners. According to the myths and legends surrounding the beads and gemstone say that it is the thought to unleash the power of the mind. The craft can be the aid to overcoming one's limitations. Why not create this piece of jewelry yourself to help boost your confidence and own something beautiful that you will wear with pride as a starter? Pick Up This Book To Get You Started.

Download or read book Bead on a Wire written by Sharilyn Miller and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beadwork.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewelry Techniques written by Sara Withers and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enthusiasm for making jewelry has been enormous in the last few years, and both the amateur and professional jewelry-makers can greatly extend the scope of their designs by learning to work with wire. With over 500 illustrations and clear, step-by-step directions, the book covers everything from beginner's to more advanced techniques. Readers will learn how to make hoop earrings, decorative chains, brooches, and much more.

Download or read book Wire Wrapped Jewelry Techniques written by Lora S. Irish and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all that is needed to create intriguing fashion statements. Features eight step-by-step projects for stunning necklaces, pendants, brooches, hairpins, and earrings"--