It is so easy to make elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, and project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

This book allows even beginning beaders to fashion the most delicate, twining floral and filigree effects with ease. The results are amazing and quickly achievable, especially with this stunningly photographed introduction to the craft. In addition to the thorough motif dictionary, which serves as a helpful reference to turn to again and again, it showcases more than 20 skill-building projects. These jewel-box treasures have a feminine and fashionable look, with their transparent beads and shimmering crystals. The jewelry in this designer collection is as lovely as any you'll see at a trendy boutique, but it's also a pleasure to craft.

It is so easy to make elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, and project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Offers step-by-step directions for making a variety of jewelry pieces from wire using readily available tools and includes tips on becoming comfortable with such techniques as wrapping, coiling, hammering, and looping.

Illustrated instructions on using wire, beads, crystals, precious metal clay, cabochons, rivets, and other materials to create unique jewelry. Includes 15 projects for making beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins, and earrings. Expert instruction from master jeweler Carolyn Yohn McManus.

Hello everyone, my name is Tiffany Bernard. I want to welcome you to the fascinating art of creating beautiful jewelry settings out of wire. It is truly amazing all the different styles of jewelry that can be created with a few basic items, your imagination, and creativity. I have been wire wrapping for a little over 5 years. I would love to share with you some of my favorite tips, tricks, and designs that I have learned along the way in my own wire wrapping journey. The pendant featured in this publication is considered beginner/ intermediate in terms of difficulty. This pattern would be ideal for someone who already has some wire wrapping experience and would like to expand on their foundation of skills.

Those with interest, but absolutely no wire-working knowledge, will find this gradual guide a great introduction to every aspect of working with the enduring medium of wire. The chapters walk the aspiring craftsperson step-by-step through the entire process, from where and how to shop for wire and beads, to choosing the right kind and gauge of wire, and what tools of the trade they need to borrow or buy. No background is assumed; skills build upon each other as the book progresses. The basic jewelry components, such as loops, jump rings, findings, and connectors, are covered in turn. These lessons are then put to use with a selection of six projects, from jewelry to more unusual uses for metal embellishments such as greeting cards. Filled with lessons, tips, and resources from start to finish, this manual is a primer for the true beginner.