In this latest book, author Sharilyn Miller shows crafters of all levels how to get in on the popularity of jewellery and beading, with: An in-depth section on design and construction techniques that makes it simple to get started; More than 20 step-by-step bead and wire jewellery projects, including gorgeous earrings, necklaces, brooches of and ...
Day introduces readers to innovative techniques for crafting jewelry including crocheting and knitting with wire. Thirty-five striking projects are detailed including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, chokers and barrettes.
Anyone eager to make heirlooms will welcome the simplicity and ease of these projects, making Jones's guide the perfect introduction to this versatile craft.
For all wishing to make inexpensive and unique jewellery, this book gives complete instructions for 60 different pieces, each photographed in full cover. All information needed to design and create original items is provided and the how-to drawings are shown actual size, enabling the placing of the wire over it for accuracy.
The step-by-step techniques featured in this richly illustrated book take the beginner who knows little about wirework on a journey to creating artistic and unique free-form jewellery. Using round wire that is readily available and economically viable, wireworkers learn everything from how to hold pliers to how to make ear wires, hook-and-eye ...
Wire is a favorite design material for jewelry artists, allowing for the creation of simple loops and embellishments to more involved, intricate pieces.In "Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping", Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey take the mystery out of wire wrapping and share their insider secrets for making gorgeous jewelry from bundles of joined ...
Learn how to make yur own wire jewelryl Don't know the first thing about making wire jewelry? Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry will get you going, with more than 100 color photographs that walk you, step by step, through the entire process, from where and how to shop for wire and beads, choosing the right kind and gauge of wire, to what tools ...
Award-winning fibre artist Mary Hettmansperger reveals the secrets of using traditional basketry techniques to create 28 striking pieces of jewellery. It's a new and exciting approach that yields remarkable results - even for beginners. She covers four basic procedures - plaiting, knowtting, looping, and twining - and incorporates materials such ...
With a coil, braid, and twist, plus other ingeniously easy techniques, these magnificent silver bracelets, necklaces, and earrings take lovely shape. Each of the 99 projects, illustrated with color photos and diagrams, shows exactly why wire jewelry has become today's hot craft.
In keeping with the trends in other crafting areas, such as art journaling, mixed-media collage and scrapbooking, jewellery makers are yearning to create unique and meaningful pieces. Links encourages crafters to create jewellery inspired by their own lives and surroundings. Readers will find over 35 fabulous step-by-step intermediate-level ...
Just as they were with "Collage Lost and Found", readers will be inspired just by flipping through the pages of this beautifully designed book. In addition to good-looking projects, there are techniques - many of them.Techniques include bending and shaping wire into letter and number embellishments, using a sewing wheel and acrylic paint to add ...
Based on traditional techniques invented by the Vikings, these 70 projects require only a spool of wire and a few simple tools. The book shows how to make earrings, bracelets, chokers, and pins using colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations.
Silver jewelry is a classic accessory that never goes out of style.Crafters and jewelry makers will learn to create dazzling silver designs with "Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing", an all-in-one guide to a no-muss, no-fuss version of silversmithing.Since less equipment is required - fine silver is heated with a torch to fuse it without solder - ...
Think of these wires as raw materials just like sculptor's clay. Turn them into a chunky necklace of gold-wrapped amber beads to jazz up a simple dress, a spiral and bead candle holder that will become a commanding focal point on a table, an elegant swirled frame for a mirror, and delicate embellishments around the handles of a set of flatware. ...
Coloured and metallic wire jewelry is one of today's hottest fashion trends and can be made by almost anyone using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and tools. Creative Wire Jewelry is packed with scores of creative tips, tricks and techniques for working with wire. Readers will learn how to make basic jewelry components (hooks and eyes, jump ...
Wire is hot. The craft has held fascination for many years, but has only come into the limelight as of late. Now anyone with an interest in wire's rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium will find everything they need in this comprehensive volume. Besides giving an overview of how artists have used wire effectively in their art, ...
Create jewelry that is uniquely you with "Custom Cool Jewelry". Add a personal, handcrafted touch to any piece using just a few easy-to-find materials for one-of-a-kind results every time. All it takes is basic jewelry-making and crafting skills.Think outside the box with Melinda's unconventional uses of common crafting supplies. Learn to bake ...
More than 25 wire knitting and crochet jewelry designs offer jewelry lovers the opportunity to create original handmade projects. The designs featured include a sterling silver bracelet, a blue velvet choker, festive wreath earrings, and more--each of which employ knitting or crocheting techniques. 50 color photos. 30 line drawings.
This title shows readers the techniques necessary to create 20 projects, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches, using a wide array of easy-to-find materials like fabric, polymer clay and rubber stamps. The book also features projects to inspire, from expert jewellery artists.
Try your hand at easy and fun projects that you can finish in a few hours. Bend, twist, and wrap your way to distinctive jewellery just your style. Choose from 66 projects that include: wrapped-wire necklaces and earrings; spiral pin; ID chain; headband; and pendant. From woven beads and pearls try a fashion pin; finger butterfly; and hair comb; ...
The designs and techniques for making pretty, delicate-looking jewelry from wires, beads and stones. Pendants, pins, watchbands, and earrings are shown in a variety of styles including cute monkey, butterfly, and cross shapes, along with step-by-step instructions for their crafting. Color photographs and detailed drawings guide you through the ...
Written for beginners and experienced crafters looking for new ideas, this unique approach to decorating everyday glass objects to create stylish individual pieces is both a practical guide and a source of inspiration. Step-by-step photographs, detailed instructions, and photographs of finished pieces accompany all projects. From pretty holiday ...
Readers will be surprised at how the fine gauge and delicate, simple beauty of the projects in "Knitted Wire Jewelry" makes them stand heads above the heavier-gauge, heavily-beaded wire projects they may have seen in other jewellery books. After learning step-by-step techniques for knitting wire and jewellery-making, the reader will be introduced ...
Clear, concise text, detailed photos, and full size patterns accompany twelve representative projects. A section on designing from scratch teaches you the skills needed to create your own original jewelry. A full-color inset features examples of this unique craft that can be made with just a few simple tools. Lay-flat binding.
Arline Fisch is the world's foremost expert in adapting textile techniques for metal and takes the art to an entirely new level. With a thorough overview of the basics, even beginners can make breathtaking wire jewellery. She explains the characteristics of wire, how to achieve the best results, plus other advanced techniques. 28 outstanding ...
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