Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry
Author: Firor Kaska
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167034

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry is a guide to understanding and using wire weaves to create 20 beautiful freeform jewelry projects. With a tight focus on five wire weaves—over-under, over-over, coiling, looping, and circular weaving — the reader will learn by making rings, pins, earrings, pendants, clasps, and bracelets. Author Kaska Firor offers a wonderful variety of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs to inspire the budding wireworker, in addition to showing the evolution of wirework design from simple to complex for more advanced jewelry-makers.

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry
Author: Firor Kaska
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-11-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000879

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry is a guide to understanding and using wire weaves to create 20 beautiful freeform jewelry projects. With a tight focus on five wire weaves—over-under, over-over, coiling, looping, and circular weaving — the reader will learn by making rings, pins, earrings, pendants, clasps, and bracelets. Author Kaska Firor offers a wonderful variety of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs to inspire the budding wireworker, in addition to showing the evolution of wirework design from simple to complex for more advanced jewelry-makers.

Timeless Wire Weaving

Timeless Wire Weaving
Author: Lisa Barth
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2014-09-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000771

Timeless Wire Weaving focuses on developing wirework skills through 13 projects using three classic wire weaving techniques: coiling, wrapping, and weaving. The projects are built around a focal cabochon and incorporate seed beads and crystals in imaginative ways. Designers will be able to make the jewelry shown in the book, while also using the techniques learned to create innovative jewelry pieces of their own.

Freeform Wire Art Jewelry

Freeform Wire Art Jewelry
Author: Gayle Bird
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440241333

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.

Inventive Wire Weaving

Inventive Wire Weaving
Author: Susan Barzacchini
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627004963

Wire jewelry has been around for centuries and never goes out of style. Wire weaving techniques simply evolve to incorporate the newest materials and trends. All-new Inventive Wire Weaving: 20+ Unique Jewelry Designs focuses on the timeless techniques of wire weaving, wrapping, coiling, and capturing, plus texturing metals and wire. Using these evergreen techniques, designer and instructor Susan Barzacchini showcases metal, beads, lampworked elements, cabochons, and found objects in interesting, beautiful wire jewelry. Whether they use fine silver wire or copper, jewelry makers will be able to create artistic and unique pieces they'll be proud to wear. Each project includes clear and easy-to-understand photos and step-by-step instructions from an experienced wire weaving instructor. Styles cover a wide range of tastes, from delicate and feminine to bold and unusual, and many projects include variations for even more personalization. These artistic necklaces, pendants, earrings, and cuffs will appeal to intermediate wireworkers looking for new project ideas.

Decorative Wire Findings

Decorative Wire Findings
Author: Melody MacDuffee
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627001700

Wireworkers will create 23 truly one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces by learning to make decorative findings! Each component is made using nothing but wire and simple hand tools and wireworking skills. Beginners and intermediate jewelry makers alike can make these intricate, beautiful creations using looping, coiling, and intertwining techniques. These customized jewelry components – including strand separators, connectors, chandelier earring components, and more – are destined to become the focal points of the jewelry they adorn. Plus, wireworkers will learn to make a gorgeous jewelry project that uses each component.

Build Your Own Wire Pendants

Build Your Own Wire Pendants
Author: Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164566

Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead, cabochon, or bead stash in Build Your Own Wire Pendants. Whether using inexpensive craft wire, copper, or sterling silver, aspiring wireworkers will have fun with 20 playful projects that encourage them to pick and choose their favorite techniques. Make a basic frame: hearts, stars, circles, pyramids, and more! Then pick embellishments to add interest and dimension: loops, spirals, bails, sewing with wire — the list goes on! This book is a delightful introduction to making wire pendants.

Handcraft Wire Jewelry

Handcraft Wire Jewelry
Author: Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627001336

The latest book from Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin teaches jewelry makers how to make 22 wirework pieces from start to finish. Jewelry makers are treated to Kimberly’s freeform style of wirework as she wraps and weaves around beads and cabochons to make showcase pendants. She then explains how to make many styles of chains and clasps, so every part of the piece can be handmade. After mastering the component techniques, jewelry makers will find the resulting components are completely interchangeable for thousands of looks!

Wonderful Wire Jewelry

Wonderful Wire Jewelry
Author: Erica Swanson
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016-02-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627001891

Projects in Wonderful Wire Jewelry include techniques such as turning loops, coiling, wrapping, weaving, and linking. With a wide range of techniques and styles, readers are sure to find plenty to inspire them. In addition to 30+ jewelry projects, this book will include a detailed Basics section with sidebars on wire working tools and metal options. Project range from beginner to intermediate levels.