Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio) | 
| Authors: Linda Chandler, Christine Ritchey Publisher: Interweave Press Category: Book
List Price: $22.95 Buy New: $13.87 You Save: $9.08 (40%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 7 reviews Sales Rank: 44013
Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 128 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1 Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 1596680598 Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5942 EAN: 9781596680593 ASIN: 1596680598
Publication Date: April 1, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: International shipping available Condition: BRAND NEW
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Compiled with advanced beginners and intermediate designers in mind, this guidebook starts with the basics of wire wrapping and builds skills progressively as aspiring crafters work through each project. The easy-to-follow instructions emphasize safety first and list all the steps required to get started, with a detailed discussion given to using tools such as pliers and wire cutters—wire wrapping does not require a soldering torch—and selecting appropriate materials such as copper, brass, and sterling silver. Finishing these stunning projects are a snap with the tips, tricks, and techniques shared within—jewelry crafters will delight in the resulting pieces that include beautiful bracelets, Celtic earrings, wire wrapped rings, and a wire-wrapped cabochon.
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Wrap it! July 6, 2008 Great starter book for any wire wrap "nut". Nice photography, great projects, nice source sites.
Jewlry Studio - Wire Wrapping June 22, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best wire wrapping book that I have seen. Great ideas for the beginner and advanced student. You will love this book.
Jewelry Studio:Wire Wrapping June 20, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is excellent - I am an experienced wire artist and I was looking for some simple projects to teach others. This book has wonderful detail and pictures and all of the projects are great.
Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio) June 1, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A well written book showing precise details for step by step procedure for many new and different projects, along with the basic techniques. An excellent book suitable for beginner or advanced wirewrappers.
Waste No Time and Jump in to Wire Wrapping with This Great Book as Your Teacher! April 19, 2008 23 out of 28 found this review helpful
Wire Wrapping, by Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey, is a fantastic introduction to all things beautiful in the world of wire! These two friendly authors make what might appear to be daunting accessible to anyone who wishes to learn to wire wrap beautiful bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants. They even have a guest appearance by a wire artist, Russ Sperring, who teaches how to wrap a lovely ring with a stone at its center.
The book begins with a list of tools and materials needed to create the pieces you will admire and soon be making yourself. Then there is a suggested "first project" bracelet which will help anyone who is taking this seriously to understand all the ins and outs of what will be coming up later on. The authors strongly recommend making this design before proceeding further. I loved the design (I am betting that you will too!), so that seemed like a good idea to me anyway! I had several favorites, including the first project. One was a stunning "Bow Tie" bracelet, and one was a "Celtic Knot". I loved the look of both of these.
Most of the wire wrapping is done with half hard wire, something I have never used in my work. Many of the tools are strangers to me, although I own a few of certain ones required (like step-nose pliers and a mandrel) and have not used them yet. However, now I am raring to go, thanks to Linda and Christine, who infuse their creations and writing style with joy, charm, humor and beauty! Yes! I want to make this type of jewelry! All of these great looks are so beautiful! And when I am done following their clear instructions, I will have one or many brilliant creations. I know I will love it when people ask, "Where did you GET that?" and I can say, "I made it, MYSELF! With a little help from my friends, Linda and Chris!"
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