Introduction: Welcome to the Jewelry Studio
Tools and Materials
The Essential Tools
Cool Tools (not essential, but nice to have)
The Essential Materials
Wire Fundamentals
Safety First
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Tools
Straightening Wire
Practice: Jump Rings, Catch and Clasp
Basic Projects
Basic Bracelet- This bracelet is the foundation for all the wire
wrapping you will ever do.
Dress-Up Bracelet- A very simple technique gives the Basic Bracelet
a complete makeover.
Walk-Along Bracelet- The simple addition of stepped wires, which we
call "walk-along wraps," converts the Basic Bracelet into a
sophisticated-looking piece of jewelry. - Variation
Bow Tie Bracelet- This delicate-looking, yet explosively pretty
bracelet is embellished with silver beads. - Variation
Celtic Knot Bracelet- How did you ever tie that beautiful silver
into such a complex knot? - Variation
Taking Projects to the Next Level
Reef Knot Bracelet- Simpler to make than it looks, this bracelet is
also called a Celtic or lover's knot. - Variation
Wire-Wrapped Ring- Here's a pretty little ring that you'll enjoy
making and then wearing or giving to someone special.
Gem Stone Bracelet- Making this pretty bracelet will give you the
skills to create your own unique designs. - Variation
Stone Pendant- When you find a beautiful stone, you'll have the
skills to make a gorgeous pendant! - Variation
Patterned Wire Bracelet, Earrings, and Pendant: Never has anything
looked so elegant and been so easy to make! - Variations
Linda L. Chandler is a jewelry designer and teacher with more than twenty years experience. She is a Precious Metal Clay TM certified teacher who conducts workshops around the country in a variety of jewelry skills including wire wrapping, metalsmithing, and glass fusing. Linda and her husband live in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christine Ritchey is the co-author of Woven Wire Jewelry and an independent writer/editor, potter and jewelry maker. Christine lives in North Texas.
"With the aid of detailed, close-up photography, the authors have done an excellent job of demystifying the art of creating wire jewelry." - Monsters and Critics.com"An excellent book." - About.com Guide to Jewelry Making"This is the third wire book from these authors and they have not disappointed us...a good reference book as well as one that is full of simple yet elegant projects." - Upper Midwest Bead Society newsletter
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