| Author | : Curtis Kenneth Leonard |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Jewelry making |
| ISBN | : 9780935182712 |
Clear, concise text, detailed photos, and full size patterns accompany twelve representative projects. A section on designing from scratch teaches you the skills needed to create your own original jewelry. A full-color inset features examples of this unique craft that can be made with just a few simple tools. Lay-flat binding.
| Author | : Nathalie Mornu |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781579907006 |
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.
| Author | : Kathleen Ann Frey |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781579909086 |
Offers step-by-step directions for making a variety of jewelry pieces from wire using readily available tools and includes tips on becoming comfortable with such techniques as wrapping, coiling, hammering, and looping.
| Author | : Barbara A. Mcguire |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2002-02-22 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 144021977X |
Wire is not boring or still... Wire is alive! Wire has held fascination as an art and craft medium for many years, but it has only come into the limelight as of late. If you have an interest in wire's rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium, you will find everything you need in this comprehensive volume. Besides discovering how many innovative artists have used wire effectively in their art, you will learn how to apply the elements and principles of design in your own wire artwork. • More than a dozen projects, including jewelry and home decor accessories • Complete guide to basic wire techniques and applications • Showcases the work of more than 75 talented artists
| Author | : Ronna Weltman |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 409 |
| Release | : 2013-03-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1620332361 |
Artistically combining polymer clay with wire, this distinctive manual teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create organic, sophisticated, and contemporary jewelry. A range of innovative techniques in designing beads and components from polymer clay are combined with wireworking elements, inspired clasps and ear wires, wire bead caps, polymer clay tipped head pins, and more for a signature look. Explaining fundamentals of jewelry design, this manual also delves into what makes a piece "primitive" and how to achieve an organic effect through color mixing and textures. Included are a wide variety of polymer clay and wire jewelry design and texture techniques, 15 one-of-a-kind detailed projects, and a gallery of completed works.
| Author | : Denise Peck |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2013-02-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1620331527 |
Add personal style at minimal cost with custom-made findings! Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs. Handcrafted Wire Findings looks at your wire stash and focuses on how to create custom, professional-quality findings. 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. Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.
| Author | : Jodi Bombardier |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2013-02-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1620331551 |
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.
| Author | : Susanne Schaadt |
| Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2020-10-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1607656914 |
Delicate yet robust, wire art is the perfect way to add handmade charm to any room. With easy-to-follow diagrams and clear instructions, learn the techniques to start an eye-catching and inexpensive hobby by creating 21 decorative wire art projects for your home or office, from free-standing flamingos to delicate flowers for vases.
| Author | : Nancy Waille |
| Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0811710548 |
Contains instructions for eighteen jewelry projects using simple crochet techniques and incorporating wire.
