How To Make Hammered Wire Jewellery

Learn how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques, including rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings and more in a dazzling array of styles. High-profile author, Linda Jones shows how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques and very few specialist materials. Hammering wire is easy and creates texture, form and toughness. Linda has launched her own brand of hammer for this technique, the Whammer, with Beadsmith in the US. It has three functions in one hammer, but everything in the book can easily be made with other jewellery hammers. The jewellery making techniques required are very basic, such as making jump rings, bead links, headpins and fish-hook clasps, so beginners can launch straight in. Twenty-five gorgeous projects are grouped under Feathers, Shapes and Scrunched Wire, with the Get Creative chapter combining all the techniques learned. Easy, accessible jewellery making for beginners or more advanced crafters. “Whether you are an experienced wireworker or just starting out in this addictive medium, you will be certain to find some new techniques and ideas amongst the stunning pieces of jewellery in this book.” —The Beading Library

60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.

Are you a lover of wire wrapping and you are interested in the art of making wire-wrapped pieces of jewelry? Do you want a simplified guide to getting you started with crafting beautiful wire jewelry pieces in no time? If this is you, then read on… Wire wrapping jewelry is the craft of twisting, rolling, and cutting wire strings for making beautiful jewelry such as pendants, earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, rings, and several others. Wire wrapping jewelry has been around for several years and has never stopped evolving. This craft is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make jewelry. With the right tools and techniques and a well of patience and determination, you can produce tons of artistic pieces of jewelry in no time. Wire wrapping jewelry allows you to pour out your creative thought freely. It gives you a chance to birth your creative ideas. However, you will need some degree of mastery and expertise to be able to make beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry, hence the reason why this book is written, to help you acquire the right knowledge to make awesome wire jewelry pieces. A few of what is discussed in this book are; · Tips to making wire wrapped jewelry · Wire handling techniques to making wire wrapped jewelry designs such as coils, weaving, loop joins, wire beads, etc. · The tools and materials you will need to get started as a wire wrapped crafter · A checklist of items needed to set up your wire wrapping jewelry studio · Safety precautions you need to comply with while working in your studio · 15 wire-wrapped jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions to get you started on your journey · Wire-wrapped jewelry mistakes to avoid and common wire jewelry FAQs And so much more! What more are you waiting for? To get started with expressing your creative side in crafting awesome wire jewelry pieces, simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW

Add personal style at minimal cost with custom-made findings! Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs. Handcrafted Wire Findings looks at your wire stash and focuses on how to create custom, professional-quality findings. With fundamental skills for beginners that progress to more sophisticated designs, this book covers techniques such as basic wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes. Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.

Explains the techniques involved in making bead and wire jewelry, discusses tools and materials, and features illustrated instructions for seventy-five projects, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins.

Inspired Wire guides wireworkers of all levels through a personal journey of design and creativity. The author mentors the reader, smoothly introducing techniques and skills as they progress together from making simple to sophisticated jewelry. Clear instructions, a unique building-block approach to basics, step-by-step photographs, and an eight-page gallery of the author’s work make this book a stunning addition to any jewelry maker’s collection. 36 projects in all.

Celebrated jewelry designer and bestselling author Linda Jones presents a must-have collection of beautiful pieces, all made from made from wire and beads, in a variety of styles. Packed with designs for daytime, ethnic-inspired necklaces, fun projects for kids, pretty pieces for special occasions, and items suitable for beginners, keen crafters will never need to buy another jewelry book again. You will learn how to combine beads with simple and intricate chain designs, and how to create elegant finishing touches by bringing in tiny shells, leather, and delicate ribbon. Why not try the stunning birthstone bracelet, or make impressive costume jewelry such as the spiral choker and the striking wedding tiara? You don’t need expensive tools and materials, nor any previous experience, as the step-by-step instructions, techniques, and tips will help you to create professional-looking pieces that you will be proud to wear yourself or give as a gift. And if you’re already a jewelry aficionado, you’ll find plenty of ideas and project variations to inspire you to create more designs of your own.