Description
Book SynopsisCreating Jewelry with wire is the most rapidly growing area of thein jewelry- making market, and 101 Wire Earrings gives wireworkers at all levels the information and inspiration to make innovative, stylish and contemporary wire earrings. Following in the footsteps of Wire Style (Fall 08), author Denise Peck offers an inspiring selection of 101 stunning wire earrings from top designers for all skill levels. The clear instructions are enhanced by step-by-step photographs and the projects are broken into beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories. She offers easy definitions of the important elements that make up earrings, including headpins, jump rings, hoops, loops, coils, spirals, ear wires. Also includedIncluded are step by step instructions on how to make head pins, French ear wires, how to hammer, and texture wire and how to coil, spiral, harden, and straighten wire. With projects that are inexpensive and require minimal tools, this book is a must have for any jewelry or wire artist wanting to build their skills or be inspired by new ideas, beautiful materials and creative designs.
Trade Review"All of the designs should be easy to accomplish, some in as little as 10 minutes." - Upper Midwest Bead Society Newsletter
"I am not a huge fan of wire work. But after reading this book, I wanted to raid my husband's workshop so that I could get started making the earrings in this book." - About.com Guide to Beadwork
"The first part of the books covers the basics of wire, the tools, and all the techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book. This section is excellent, with clear photos and well-written instructions" - Beading-Arts.com
