Synopses & Reviews
Bend It, Shape It , Anyway You Want It...Wire Jewelry
Prolific craft author and instructor, Lora Irish is back with a fresh volume of craft techniques - this time on making wire jewelry.
Using inexpensive wire and tools commonly found around the home, readers will learn how to bend, twist and coil wire to create an endless variety of shapes for attractive necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Once readers master the basic wire shapes, they will learn how to create finished pieces by incorporating fasteners, earring hooks and cording. When these basic building blocks are mastered, readers will learn how to embellish their designs with beads and more complex designs. Practice projects, step-by-step instructions and a gallery of designs will show readers just how easy it is to get started in this fun and rewarding craft.
Synopsis
This eye-opening guide epitomizes the revolution of copper as a rapidly growing trend among designers due to its inexpensive yet stylish nature. Considered to be one of the prettiest and most accessible alternatives to silver and gold, this essential reference details just how simple copper is to work with, offering step-by-step photographic demonstrations on how to craft beautiful and functional pieces with ease. With 17 inspirational projects from top jewelry designers and an extensive exploration of the many varied techniques and styles available, this handbook will help jewelry artists of all skill levels discover exciting new avenues for their craft.
About the Author
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Lora Irish is an artist who runs an internet carving studio, www.carvingpatterns.com, with her husband Michael. She is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Woodcarving Illustrated. She is also the author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns, 2nd Edition, Great Book of Floral Design,2nd Edition, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Great Book of Woodburning, and Wood Spirits and Green Men. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland. '