Irina Miech Boeken

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders features projects that combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The book is technique-driven, with chapters on wire fundamentals, terminology, materials, and basic wireworking techniques, and projects that develop the reader’s skills. The projects incorporate gemstones, crystal, glass, and pearls and are designed for both beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels. Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders includes appealing designs — all tested — for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and jewelry components.

Stone & Wire Jewelry is a collection of wireworked jewelry projects made to showcase colorful gemstone beads and cabochons. The results? Beautiful, timeless pieces. This book focuses on easy-to-find materials that suit any taste. There are 1-3 design options for every project, along with complete instructions, to more than double the true project count and get more for your money. The book is a collection of wireworked jewelry pieces made from standard wire gauges and gemstones in various common shapes and sizes. Projects are clean and stylish, and inviting for readers of all skill levels. Techniques include wire shaping, hammering, coiling, weaving, capturing cabochons, working with paddles, and making frames.