THE MISSING LINK
From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry
Jewelry designers! Explore the most fundamental and versatile — yet overlooked component of jewelry design — the wire link! Unlike many transient jewelry fads, it is one aspect of jewelry making that is consistent and relevant to nearly every style and medium.
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- Learn the fundamentals of wire – you’ll learn many tips and techniques for working with all kinds of wire, from brass to sterling silver.
- Get comfortable with your tools – learn from a comprehensive review of tools, and find out which tools are really essential for wire work.
- Create 30 custom wire links – learn how to create wire links, marked by skill level, with confidence by following step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions. I share my secrets for creating different effects with the same link designs.
- Learn to create stunning jewelry designs from 5 top jewelry-designers – You’ll see the limitless potential in a single link with 15-finished jewelry designs. Each project incorporates one or more of my wire links, from chain to focal components.
See what you may have been missing and discover how to incorporate wire designs in a whole new way! Advance your wire working skills as I take you through wire work essentials to beautiful finished jewelry designs.
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(These images were taken by me and do not appear in the book.)