Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry and MoreThose with interest, but absolutely no wire-working knowledge, will find this gradual guide a great introduction to every aspect of working with the enduring medium of wire. The chapters walk the aspiring craftsperson step-by-step through the entire process, from where and how to shop for wire and beads, to choosing the right kind and gauge of wire, and what tools of the trade they need to borrow or buy. No background is assumed; skills build upon each other as the book progresses. The basic jewelry components, such as loops, jump rings, findings, and connectors, are covered in turn. These lessons are then put to use with a selection of six projects, from jewelry to more unusual uses for metal embellishments such as greeting cards. Filled with lessons, tips, and resources from start to finish, this manual is a primer for the true beginner. |
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Bali beads bangle bead caps bead Figure bead with loops bracelet Bring the wire briolette chain chandelier earrings Close the loop coil Connecting Beads curve Cut the wire dead soft wire diameter dowel rod embellishment end smooth end wires Felt-tipped marker Figure 11 Figure 9 file the end finished bead finished clasp finished wrapping flat-nose pliers flush cutters Flush or wire French ear wires gauge gemstones Grasp the wire half-hard head pin hobby stores jeweler's flat file left wire loop Figure loop with needle-nose nose pliers oval jump rings P-loop pearls pliers Figure pliers Needle-nose pliers pliers to press press the wires right wire ring mandrel roll the wire round ear wire Round-nose pliers Needle-nose rubber mallet S-hook shape Sharpie short wire shows the finished spiral sterling silver stone Swarovski thread toggle bar toggle clasp Tools wire cutters wire end wire Figure wrap Figure wrapped bead loops