Innovative ideas for creating one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces fill this fantastic new book that contains detailed instructions for making each of the 28 wound, twisted, coiled, glued, and trapped wire and fibre beads. Crafters learn to create wibers by combining fibres such as cotton embroidery floss and hand-dyed silk threads with a wide variety of thin gauge wires. These wibers can then be used to create simple beads and jewellery. Additionally, photographs of jewellery pieces are featured to illustrate how easy it is to design beautiful and stunning jewellery with these self-crafted beads.

The new and exciting way to make jewelry with wire and fiber cord! Author and designer Nealay Patel demonstrates easy-to-learn techniques using colorful printed fiber cord and dazzling beads in an array of fabulous styles. Fiber cord is easy to find and especially fun to make jewelry with! Learn beginner-level projects with advanced styles for the bold and daring and make jewelry that incorporate decorative beads, leather, fiber cord and wire. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions with detailed step-by-step photos.

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With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.

Instructions and stitch diagrams for 18 beautiful projects using simple crochet techniques Teaches basic crochet stitches and gives advice on working with wire Create unique necklaces, rings, bracelets, belts, bags, and more

These 30 projects show what's possible when a time-tested technique gets a fashionable update with contemporary materials and a modern aesthetic. The knots are also simple and familiar to most crafters: basic overhand, square and hitches.

Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.