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Beginners will be surprised by how easy it is to turn inexpensive, readily available wire into attractive and functional objects. After a presentation of all the basics on materials and techniques comes the really fun part: quick-to-make, fabulous projects, all shown in magnificent photographs. There are items for the home like wire-embellished hooks and a charming garden candleholder... and great gifts.
Synopsis
Not all that glitters is gold: sometimes it's shiny copper, brass, aluminum, sterling silver, and colored wire! An experienced metalsmith and teacher introduces the popular and newly rediscovered craft of wirework--and beginners will be surprised by how easy it is to turn inexpensive, readily available wire into attractive and functional objects. After a presentation of all the basics on materials and techniques (bending, twisting, stitching, coiling, and using a jig tool) comes the really fun part: quick-to-make, fabulous projects, all shown in magnificent photographs. There are items for the home like wire-embellished hooks and a charming garden candleholder; whimsical twisted-wire forks and a handy serving basket for the kitchen; and great gifts, such as an elegant bookmark and wire flowers for a birthday--or any day--bouquet. And, to keep you all wired up: a gallery of great professional work!
Synopsis
Beginners will be surprised by how easy it is to turn inexpensive, readily available wire into attractive and functional objects. After a presentation of all the basics on materials and techniques comes the really fun part: quick-to-make, fabulous projects, all shown in magnificent photographs. There are items for the home like wire-embellished hooks and a charming garden candleholder... and great gifts.
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