Complete Guide to Making Wire Jewelry

Quality Jewelry Making Books at Discount Prices Complete Guide to Making Wire Jewelry by Lesley Weiss and more jewelry makers are turning to wire as a medium, because of its versatility and ease of use. This collection of projects from Art Jewelry magazine introduces readers to basic wire-working tools and techniques, then shows them how to make wire jewelry using such methods as coiling, wire weaving, chain mail, wrapping, and shaping. More than twenty projects--including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more--illustrate the different effects that can be achieved with wire. The emphasis here is on learning new techniques, including cold connections and soldering. A thorough, illustrated reference section guides readers through the types, shapes, and gauges of