Denise Peck Wire Style

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Wire jewellery is one of the hottest trends in jewellery making. "Wire Style" is a collection of fifty contemporary, stylish, and absolutely wearable designs.It begins with a primer on basic tools and techniques for getting started, then launches right into chic, beautiful designs for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants hand-picked from a collection of top jewellery designers. Each project features a comprehensive materials list and thorough step-by-step instructions, following in the footsteps of "Stringing Style" and "Stringing Style 2". Fundamental wire working techniques are explained in detail, including wire wrapping, weaving, coiling, chain making, hammering, texturing, and oxidizing. Readers will also learn how to wire-wrap found objects, make chain mail, create spirals, straighten wire properly, pierce, cut, make jump rings, make ear wires, and create clasps.Projects are constructed with a range of materials, from precious metals to plated and colored wire for an eclectic mix of funky and fabulous designs. Various types of wire and chain are mixed up with stones, beads, and cords for an interesting and assorted collection of designs. "Wire Style" has everything you need to know to begin your journey or to perfect your wire-working skills.