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Synopsis
A solid reference guide with solid precedent, The Wireworkers Companion provides visual references and how-to informstion on a variety of wireworking subjects: tools, materials, safety; as well as a wide range of beginner to intermediate techniques. Basic wire wrapping is covered of course, but also how to make ones own wire findings, how to create texture and patinas on wire pieces, chain maille, Viking knit, and even basic metalsmithing techniques.
Synopsis
Wireworkers of all skill levels, rejoice! -get this comprehensive guide packed full of illustrated techniques.
A welcome addition to a best-selling series, The Wireworker's Companion is a complete, compact resource for wireworking techniques.
Experts Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson act as your trusty guides, first explaining in-depth about all the tools, materials, and wire-wrapping fundamentals you'll need. They then cover more advanced topics, including texture and patina, chain maille, and even basic metalsmithing.
Whether you are new to wire or a wireworking wizard, The Wireworker's Companion is the essential reference for your wireworking adventures.
About the Author
Denise Peck is the editor of
Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. She is also the author of the best-selling books
101 Wire Earrings: Step-by-Step Projects and Techniques (Interweave, 2009),
Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs (Interweave, 2010), and
Wire Style 2: 45 New Jewelry Designs + DVD (Interweave, 2010). With Jane Dickerson she is the co-author of
Handcrafted Wire Findings (Interweave, 2010). She lives in Pennsylvania.
Jane Dickerson is the author of the best-selling book Chain Style (Interweave, 2009) and a freelance editor, writer, and jewelry designer. With Denise Peck she is the co-author of Handcrafted Wire Findings. She was formerly the editor of Step by Step Beads, Creative Jewelry, and Bead Star magazine, and a contributing editor to Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine.
Table of Contents
1. WIRE 101
Metal Types
Wire Types
Wire Shapes
Temper/Hardness
Gauge/Size
2. TOOL TALK
Measuring Tools
Cutters and Saws
Pliers
Mandrels and Wire Shaping Tools
Hammering Tools and Accessories
Piercing Tools and Punches
Twisting Tools
Filing and Finishing Tools
Patina and Polishing Tools
Flame Working Tools
Miscellaneous Tools
3. WIRE FUNDAMENTALS
Measuring
Cleaning Wire
Straightening Wire
Flush Cutting
Hammering
Texturing
Stamping
Twisting Wire
Piercing
Punching
Filing
Adding Patina
Tumble Polishing
4. WORKING WITH FIRE
Safety First!
Using a Micro Torch
Quenching
Annealing
Balling/Drawing a Bead
Flame Patina
Fusing
5. BASIC WIREWORKING
Loops and Links
Coils
Jump Rings
Spirals
6. WIRE FINDINGS
Head Pins
Ear Wires
Clasps
7. CHAIN MAILLE
8. WEAVING
RESOURCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX