The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewelry Techniques: A Compendium of Step-by-step Techniques for Making Wire-based Jewelry

by Withers, Sara

• ISBN13: 9780762437931
• ISBN10: 0762437936
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

The enthusiasm for making jewelry has been enormous in the last few years, and both the amateur and professional jewelry-makers can greatly extend the scope of their designs by learning to work with wire. With over 500 illustrations and clear, step-by-step directions, the book covers everything from beginner's to more advanced techniques. Readers will learn how to make hoop earrings, decorative chains, brooches, and much more.

Author Biography

Sara Withers‘ jewelry has been featured and sold in a selection of stores and galleries throughout Britain. She is the author of many bead jewelry books, including The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques. She lives in the UK.

Xuella Arnold is a designer craftsman, specializing in silver jewelry and precious metal clay. She is the author of Precious Metal Clay and has had her work featured in British Silver Week 2008. She lives in the UK.

Elise Mann is a craft writer, designer, and tutor specializing in all forms of beadwork. She is the author of The Bead Selector’s Bible.