BK5383 = BOOK - BUILD YOUR OWN WIRE PENDANTS

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Build Your Own Wire Pendants: Choose a frame, Make a bail, Add embellishment- By Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin

 

Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead, cabochon, or bead stash in Build Your Own Wire Pendants. Whether using inexpensive craft wire, copper, or sterling silver, aspiring wireworkers will have fun with 20 playful projects that encourage them to pick and choose their favorite techniques.

Make a basic frame: hearts, stars, circles, pyramids, and more! Then pick embellishments to add interest and dimension: loops, spirals, bails, sewing with wire — the list goes on! This book is a delightful introduction to making wire pendants.

 

Soft cover - 96pg

 

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book

Materials

Tools

Techniques & Embellishments

Framed Projects

Raindrop Medley

Pharaoh's Pyramid

Circular Motion

Basic Twisted Frame

Side-looped Medley

Diamond Delight

Holiday Tree

Elongated Twisted Frame

Traditional Cross

Simply Red-hot Heart

Double Triangle Twisted Frame

Shining Star

Butterfly Dazzle

Contemporary Cross

Drilled-bead Projects

Big-bead Pendant

Front-drilled Pendant

Side-drilled Pendant

Wire Bezel Projects

Basic Wire Bezel

Upside-down Wire Bezel

Double-ended Wire Bezel

Bonus Finishing Techniques

Resources, Acknowledgments, From Kimberly

 

About the Author- Kimberly has worked with wire since childhood. She indulges her love of wire artwork full time as an instructor and project designer. She has been published in many Kalmbach titles – Bead&Button magazine, Wirework magazine, Creative Chain Mail Jewelry, and Creative Beading. Kimberly is past vice president and member of the San Antonio Bead and Ornament Society and a member of the Southwest Gem and Mineral Society, San Antonio chapter. She has been a wirework instructor at Originals Beads and Gems of San Antonio for three years.