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Author: Dale Armstrong Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620333228 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 508
Book Description
Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces. Dale "Cougar" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you'll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you'll get comprehensive instructions about: • Using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations. • Making the correct right angles. • Shaping with and without mandrels. • Using found items for shaping. • When and how to use snap-set components. • Choosing the right cabochons and gemstones.
Author: Dale Armstrong Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620333228 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 508
Book Description
Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces. Dale "Cougar" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you'll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you'll get comprehensive instructions about: • Using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations. • Making the correct right angles. • Shaping with and without mandrels. • Using found items for shaping. • When and how to use snap-set components. • Choosing the right cabochons and gemstones.
Author: Christina Larsen Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1632506351 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 145
Book Description
Discover the gorgeous jewelry that can only be created with kumihimo wirework! Whether new to kumihimo or looking to take your skill to the next level, Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy is the companion you need. Author Christina Larsen will show you how easy it can be to transition from traditional kumihimo materials to wirework with her expert guidance, comprehensive instruction, and inspiring designs. In this must-have resource, you'll find: • A complete guide to understanding wireworking tools and materials specific to kumihimo wirework. • Full step-by-step tutorials for 3 basic kumihimo braid structures perfect for wirework jewelry designs. • Project instructions for 20 inspiring kumihimo wirework designs including earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy has everything you need to bring the ancient art of traditional Japanese braiding to your modern jewelry designs.
Author: Carson Eddy Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1612124852 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 89
Book Description
Show your style with handcrafted jewelry. Beaded Jewelry: Wirework Techniques has all the tips and tricks you need to make your own professional-looking jewelry using wirework techniques. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to select the best wire and tools for your project, while clear illustrations show you exactly how to bend, twist, and shape your way to beautiful loops, hoops, and head pins. You’ll soon be designing and creating unique and personal earrings, bracelets, and pendants.
Author: Irina Miech Publisher: Kalmbach Books ISBN: 1627000380 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders features projects that combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The book is technique-driven, with chapters on wire fundamentals, terminology, materials, and basic wireworking techniques, and projects that develop the reader’s skills. The projects incorporate gemstones, crystal, glass, and pearls and are designed for both beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels. Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders includes appealing designs — all tested — for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and jewelry components.
Author: Cindy Wimmer Publisher: Interweave ISBN: 9781596687073 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Explore the most fundamental and versatile--yet overlooked--component of jewelry design--the wire link! Unlike many transient jewelry fads, it is one aspect of jewelry making that is consistent and relevant to nearly every style. Get all the details of essential tools and wire techniques, as well as a collection of 30 custom links and step-by-step illustrated instructions for creating them. Join a variety of contributors that have created 15 jewelry projects, each incorporating one or more of author Cindy Wimmer's links. You'll see how any single link holds limitless design and functional possibilities. In addition to creating different links, Cindy will show you how to create different effects with the same link design by using or combining different colored wire, changing wire gauge, or changing the size of the link itself.
Author: Rachel Norris Publisher: GMC Publications ISBN: 9781784943318 Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
"If you enjoy making wire jewelry and are looking for a new challenge then this is the perfect book for you. Esteemed wireworker Rachel Norris presents 15 beautiful wirework jewelry projects to make. Each design has detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs, and Rachel's expert tips to follow, plus there are templates and comprehensive tools, materials, and techniques sections for newcomers to the craft. The projects include a stunning array of pendants, brooches, and necklaces that are suitable for special occasions as they are for everyday wear." --pg 4 of cover.
Author: Kim St. Jean Publisher: Kalmbach Books ISBN: 1627003177 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
This project-focused book, with 25 projects, uses traditional wire working skills such as wrapping, coiling, and weaving to create colorful jewelry using the new colored craft wire. Using the improved color wire the beader can experiment and learn new skills without a major investment in materials or tools. Projects consist of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and brooches. Each project is self-contained with all the basics include for easy access. The projects reflect Kim’s playful style that works so well in wire.
Author: Janice Berkebile Publisher: Union Square & Company ISBN: 9781454702870 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes beautiful designs, more than 500 how-to photographs that teach you visually, and accessible and accurate instructions. This is jewelry with texture and impressive wirework. This book of artful wirework instruction and 24 great projects will become the cornerstone of your jewelry-making library.
Author: Mary Maguire Publisher: ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 104
Book Description
"Wirework" seeks to remedy the neglecting of wire artwork by illustrating the stunning wire pieces of contemporary artists, and showing in simple step-by-step sequences how to create 25 beautiful decorative and functional projects.
Author: Sian Hamilton Publisher: GMC Publications ISBN: 9781861087638 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"The art of handcrafted wirework jewelry is a fun and accessible way to create a range of stunning pieces from the comfort of your home. Whether you are looking to make jewelry for yourself, or as unique gifts for special occasions, you'll find all the inspiration and techniques you need here. In this comprehensive guide, there are 30 main projects, each with extra projects to complete a set or to complement the main design, plus there is a wealth of advice on tools, materials and techniques, making it the perfect book for beginners. Featuring projects from a range of jewelry designers, there is bound to be something to suit everyone. Step-by-step instructions, clear step photography and handy tips throughout will ensure confidence grows until you're happy to make alterations to suit, or to design your own wirework masterpiece from scratch."--
Author: Dale Armstrong
Author: Dale Armstrong
Author: Christina Larsen
Author: Carson Eddy
Author: Irina Miech
Author: Cindy Wimmer
Author: Rachel Norris
Author: Kim St. Jean
Author: Janice Berkebile
Author: Mary Maguire
Author: Sian Hamilton