References for Rockhounds Wire Work

All Wired Up will have you creating unique wirework jewelry in no time. Incredibly detailed, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by more than 260 exquisite line drawings, and together they give every particular necessary for success. Try your hand at a wirewrapped cabochon, then make a necklace using the "the Strongest Wire Hook and Eye Clasp in the Universe". The piece de resistance is a gallery of wirework from twelve contemporary artists, including the author, presented in full-page color photographs. Soft cover, 8.5" x 9", 125 pages.

Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains is the ultimate resource for jewelers interested in the fabulous chains of ancient cultures. With clear instruction and foolproof illustrations, Jean Stark teaches dozens of variations on classic chains. This book is a tribute to the beauty and variety of chainmaking technique that has been in use for over five thousand years.

Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains is organized into nine major chapters: Chapter 1 Origins and Applications of Loop-in-Loop Chains, Chapter 2 General Information, Chapter 3 Single Loop-in-Loop Chains, Chapter 4 Pinched Loop Chains, Chapter 5 Double Loop-in-Loop Chains, Chapter 6 Multidirectional Loop-in-Loop Chains, Chapter 7 Multiple Soldered Loop-in-Loop Chains, Chapter 8 Multiple Woven Loop-in-Loop Chains, and Chapter 9 Claps and Terminations.

Complete, illustrated instructions are provided for making 34 different chains: Basic Single Loop-in-Loop, Centerball Single, Foldover Link, Side-Weave Single, Single Through-Bead, Basic Pinched Loop, Roman Pinched Loop, Pinched Loop with Wrapped Beads, Pinched Loop Plus, Pinched Loop Through-Beads, Basic Double Loop-in-Loop, Double with Wrapped Beads, Side-Weave Double, Weave-Off Double, Thai, Two-Way Single Loop-in-Loop, Three-Way Single Loop-in-Loop, Four-Way Single Loop-in-Loop, Two-Way Double Loop-in-Loop, Three-Way Double Loop-in-Loop, Four-Way Double Loop-in-Loop, Tapered Two-Way Double Loop-in-Loop Bracelet, Tapered Two-Way Double Loop-in-Loop Necklace, Tapered Two-Way Double Loop-in-Loop Section, Multiple Soldered Single, Curved Multiple Soldered Single, Multiple Soldered Pinched Loop, Curved Multiple Soldered Pinched Loop, Pinched Loop with Spacers, Multiple Soldered Double, Multiple Woven Single Mesh, Curved Multiple Woven Single, Multiple Woven Double, and Curved Multiple Woven Double.

Illustrated how-to is presented for fabricating various clasps and terminations including: Single-Wire Hook-and-Eye, Wrapped Single-Wire Hook-and-Eye, Multiple Hook-and-Eye for the Pinched Loop with Spacers, Toggle Clasp, "S" Hook, Bead Terminations, Hook-and-Eye for Side-Weave Single and Side-Weave Double, Tubular Termination, Flat Termination and Tapered Termination.

An Appendix covers Recommended Dowel Diameters and Wire Gauges for Basic Chain Types, Dowel Diameter Relationships, Troy Weights, Alloying 22k Gold for Fused Loop Chains, Drawing Wire, Working in Gold, Melting Points of Silver and Silver Solders, Melting Points of Gold and Gold Solders, Equipment, Tools and Supplies Some Sources of Equipment, Tools and Materials.

Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains is a comprehensive how-to reference that belongs in the personal library of any jewelry maker with an interest in chains and chainmaking.

Kate Drew-Wilkinson's "Complete Guide to Basic Wire Work for Bead Jewelry presents the workshop's given by a leading international bead designer in book form. Learn all about the tools, materials and techniques to turn beads into fabulous jewelry. Complete, illustrated instructions on how to turn gold and silver wire and your favorite beads into necklaces, earrings and pins. Soft cover, 8.5" x 6", 91 pages.

Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry takes you step-by-step through the basic techniques of wire wrapping. Through the use of clear, concise text, detailed photographs and full size pattern drawings, you will be able to master the skill of wire wrapping. By the time you finish your last project, you will be prepared to design and produce unique jewelry pieces that will be the envy of all who see them.

Detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions are presented for twelve tutorial projects: (1) A Filigree Wire Cage Pin, (2) Pearl Drop Earrings, (3) A Bar Dangle Charm Pin, (4) Spool Loom Chains, (5) A Mixed Wire Ribbon Pendant, (6) Drop Dangle Cabochon Earrings, (7) A Wide Band Pearl Ring, (8) A Rope Border Coin Holder, (9) Four Simple Earring Styles, (10) A Prongless Twist Cabochon Ring, (11) Solderless Chain Links, and (12) A Pair of Freeform Pendants. Additional content and instruction is presented in chapters covering Tools and Materials, Basic Techniques, Tips For Wire Wrappers and Designing From Scratch. Appendices are provided for Sources for Wire Wrapping Materials and a Wire Shape and Gauge Chart.

Take your wirework skills beyond the level of jewelry making with author Jane Davis as she provides fresh and creative ideas for using wire to decorate your home, yourself and your favorite things. From the simplicity of a spiral bracelet to embellishing a glass jar, Davis strives to illustrate simple techniques of wirework in hopes of getting others as excited by the possibilities as she is. Presented are a comprehensive overview of basic terms, tools and techniques, 25 jewelry projects including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pins, 26 home decorating projects including a lampshade, picture frame and boxes. Easy to follow instructions with beautiful color photographs and detailed instructions. Soft cover, 8" x 11", 128 pages.

Earrings by Helen is the first published in a forthcoming series of four how-to books by wire jewelry artist Helen Goga, publisher of The Wire Artist Jeweller magazine. Aspiring and novice wire jewelry makers will appreciate Earrings by Helen for its hands-on presentation of fundamental how-to and basic wire jewelry making techniques. If you can bend a wire you can make beautiful earrings using this book as your guide. And if you can't bend a wire, Earrings by Helen will teach you how!

Accomplished wire jewelry makers will appreciate the presentation of advanced projects and plethora of handy tips and professional tricks-of-the-trade disseminated throughout this book by a veteran professional in the field of wire jewelry making and teaching the craft to others. Readers at all skill levels will appreciate the concise step-by-step instructions and superb full-color illustrations that are a hallmark of Helen Goga's publications.

Earrings by Helen presents 19 complete earring projects, leading the reader through a progression of skills beginning with the simple and fundamental, through advanced and elaborate designs featuring over 40 illustrated steps in the course of their execution. These projects include Ball-post Earrings with Loop, Swarovski Chandelier Earrings, Simple Chandelier Earrings, Refined Earwires, Little Princess Earrings, Not-so-little Princess Earrings, Princess Royale Earrings, Phantasy Earrings, French Hoop Earwires, Pirouette Earrings, Elegant Groove-y Earrings, Curved Kidney Earwires, Classic Faceted Earrings, Renaissance Earrings, Seabreeze Earrings, Peruvian Earrings, Dream Weave Earrings, His and Hers Ear Cuffs, and Regal Bead Cap.

Also included are 3 component projects demonstrating how to make several versatile components that can be readily incorporated in the reader's own earring designs. A Getting Started section precedes the earring projects and covers a variety of topics including basic tools, wire and gauge sizes, wire twisting, precious metal scraps, tumbling and polishing, the bench block and hammer, and magnification. An appendix provides an illustrated guide to other earring designs published in back issues of The Wire Artist Jeweller magazine. This book belongs in the personal library of anyone aspiring to make wire jewelry or desiring to increase their knowledge and repertoire of wire jewelry making techniques.

Imagine creating beautiful jewelry using only wire, jump rings and a few basic tools. It's true! Both beginners and experienced jewelry makers will appreciate the ingenious yet simple techniques used to braid, twist and knit silver, copper and brass wire into stunning bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. These techniques, first used by the Vikings, allow even novices to make great looking jewelry, without using solder or expensive equipment.

Great Wire Jewelry features more than 70 projects, each fully illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step diagrams. Each project is rated by difficulty; some of the designs are easy enough for children to do. In addition, once you have learned the basic techniques, you can start creating your own designs.

So get ready to be impressed by what you can make, whether you start with a knit ring with silver end beads... twisted earrings... a copper and silver braided bangle... or a brass double flower chain necklace. There are patterns and styles certain to appeal to everyone!

Great Wire Jewelry is organized into two major parts. The first part presents knitted, twisted, and braided wire jewelry. The second part presents jewelry made from jump rings. Sections include Materials, Oxidizing and Polishing; Viking Knitting; Getting Started with Viking Knit, Braids, Knit on 3 Nails; Crown Sinnet Braiding; Cross-Linked Chain; 3-in-3 Chain; Single Flower Chain; Double Flower Chain; Flat Chain Mail; Round Chain Mail; Open Round Chain Mail; Queen's Chain; Criss-Cross Chain; Rope Chain; Double Rope Chain; Cross Chain; Jens Pind's Linkage; Snake Chain; Foxtail; Byzantine Chain; Key to Inside Diameters and Tools; and Index of Techniques and Terms and A Note About Suppliers.

Holiday Moods in Wire introduces a new tool (twister pliers) and a new variety of wire (magnet wire, square and round). Going through the projects in this book, one notices a new level of wirewrapping beginning to emerge, with as many new horizons to be explored as there are people who have the imagination and the patience to explore them. Chapters and projects include Basic Tools for Wirewrapping, Materials, Candy Canes, Mini Tricolor Christmas Trees, Mini Christmas Wreaths, Tree Garlands, Snowflake Tree Garlands, Spiral Icicles, Name Card Holders, Large Birdcage Tree Ornament, Wrap Wire Cover, Wrap Wire cover with Center Post, Angels, Nine Wire Starflakes, Eleven Wire Starflakes, Thirteen wire (Triple) Starflakes, Beadless Starflakes, Crosses and Christmas Tree Balls. Soft cover, wire bound, 8.5" x 11", 160 pages.

Have you been wanting to get into the fascinating craft of jewelry making, but felt it was too complicated? Many craftsmen enjoy creating with metal sheet, wire and solder; or working with casting equipment. However there are those who would prefer a simpler approach requiring a minimum of equipment, tools, and supplies. If you are one of the latter, working with square, gold-filled wire may be the answer.

Many intricate designs are possible, but with How To Make Wire Jewelry the technique is easily learned. Better yet, only a small assortment of simple, inexpensive tools is required. You can actually do this work in the living room while watching television! Making jewelry with square wire is a relaxing, absorbing pastime that anyone can enjoy. Follow it as a hobby, make gifts or even go into a part-time business. You'll find that the possibilities are practically unlimited.

Contents include: Getting Started; Let's Make a Pin; Pendants, Chains and Necklaces; Rings; Bracelets, Earrings and "Recipes".

In order to teach jewelry making effectively, teacher and author Ed Soukup developed a system that is both simple and economical - the scroll wire method. With a minimum of low cost tools and some wire it is possible to create designs that, although simple are beautiful. It's all presented in Jewelry Making For Beginners. In addition to the wire and a few tools, all you need is a little time and patience. With these ingredients you can soon be turning out mountings with that professional look. In a jewelry store you would pay a pretty penny for these same designs. Once you've mastered the technique, the possibilities are practically unlimited.

Chapters include (1) Start With A Circle, (2) Forming Scrolls, (3) Scroll Wire Designs, (4) U-Shaped Scrolls, (5) Soldering Jewelry, (6) Making a Bezel Setting, (7) More Silver Designs, (8) Twisted Wire Designs, (9) Cleopatra's Love Beads, and (10) Indian Style Jewelry.

So, have fun. When you've learned the scroll wire method described in Jewelry Making For Beginners, you'll likely find yourself very popular, especially at Christmas, birthdays and other occasions where a gift of personally designed jewelry will be treasured.

The designs and other wireworking techniques presented in Gold Wire Jewelry Design and Construction are the result of over ten years experimentation and development. All the projects described are of sound construction and have been proven over the years. Some are improved variations of old ideas which have been around for many years. Others are original thoughts of the author on construction and design. They represent many thousands of hours of work and a determination on the author's part to do something different in the way of wire jewelry. Covered in this text are tools, materials, stones, basic techniques, and the fabrication of bracelets, pendants and rings. Soft cover, 9" x 11", 73 pages.

Use beads and wire imaginatively to make the most fabulous jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and eyeglass chains. It's easier now than ever before with the incredible range of readily available bead-making supplies, color-tinted wire that gives you a whole new palette of choices, and specialty wire that was previously available only to professionals. Try your hand at making a wire wrap choker, teal coils hair clip, evergreen wire and crystal beads necklace, caged beads bracelet, gemstone pendants, dancing bead people earrings, pins and pendants, bead flower choker and earrings and many more projects. A bonus feature is more than 30 patterns to use with a jig to create lovely wire links. Soft cover, 8.5" x 10", 128 pages.

Making handsome wire jewelry is easy to learn and fun to do. All it takes is wire, pliers, and a few short hours. Before you know it, you'll be twisting, bending and turning copper, brass and silver wire into graceful necklaces, exquisite earrings, glittering bracelets, and gleaming rings - more than 60 projects in all.

No soldering is required! With this clearly illustrated how-to book and some simple, easy-to-find tools, you can create a wardrobe of fabulous handcrafted metal jewelry. Now you can have something to wear with every outfit... or unique handmade gifts for every person on your list.

Contents include: The Basics - Getting Started, Tools, Materials, Finishing, An Ancient Design, Experimenting with Heavier Wire, A Simple Chain, Two Sizes of Wire, The Leaf, The Clef, Figure Eights, All Angles, Made on a Jig, Triangles, The Wave, "B" Bracelet and Belt, An Expanding Belt, Daisy Chain, 'Round and 'Round, Four Rings, Buttons and Cuff Links, Clips, Bird Cages, Chain with Pendant, Loop-the-Loop, Colorful Dangles, Triple Pendant, A Few Extras, Variations of the Egyptian, Chains, Adaptations, and New Twists.

Moods in Wire 2nd edition is a combination volume of two wirewrapping books previously published by Ed Sinclair. This edition provides a comprehensive tutorial and introduction to the art of wirewrapping. It inducts the reader through a presentation of the tools, equipment and materials that are basic to the craft, and then guides the novice wrapper with clear and easy to understand step-by-step how-to and illustrations through simple and fundamental skill building projects into progressively more complex and intricate projects and pieces. After completing the projects in this book the reader will be well on the way to expert wirewrapper.

Moods in Wire is organized into two major sections. The instruction and projects presented in Section 1 are structured around gold and silver wire and semi-precious stones. Section 2 is devoted to projects utilizing less costly brass wire, glass and beads. It is recommended that the beginning wirewrapper practice with the less expensive materials and projects covered in the second section before working with gold, silver and more expensive gemstones.

Chapters in Section 1 include: (1) Basic Tools for Wirewrapping, (2) Materials, (3) Wire Rings, (4) Bracelets, (5) Earrings, (6) Pendants, (7) Stickpins, (8) Shark's Teeth, (9) Spider Pins and Webs, and (10) Crosses. Step-by-step projects presented in this section cover: Simple Wire Ring, Swirl Wire Ring, Double Loop Love Knot ring, Fancy Swirl Loop Ring, Scrambled Wire Ring, Plain Bead Ring, Fancy Bead Ring, Multi-Bead Ring, Modified Bead Ring, Simple Free Form Ring, Fancy Free Form Ring, Free Form Shark's Tooth Ring, Standard Form Ring, Three Wire Braided Bracelet, Standard Form Bracelet, Bird Cage Earrings, Earring Variations, Single Wire Pendant, Three Wire Pendant, Classic Pendant, Plain All Wire Pendant, Bird Nest Stickpins, Bead Stickpins, Small Shark's Tooth Single Wire Pendant, Large Shark's Tooth Pendant, Spider Body and Legs, Spider Web, and Cross.

Chapters in Section 2 include: (1) Pendant, (2) Pin and Variations, (3) Pendant, (4) Bracelets, (5) Simple Single Wire Earrings, (6) Coils and Coil Earrings, (7) Multi-Bead Earrings, (8) Fancy Earrings, (9) All Wire Ring, (10) Pendant and Earrings, (11) Ring, Emerald Cut Mounting, (12) Cage Earrings and Size Chart, (13) Cage Variations, and (14) The Snowshoe Design. Step-by-step projects presented in this section cover: Single Wire Pendant, Narrow Oval Pin, Pendant, Earrings, Multi-Bead Glass Pendant, Charm Bracelets and Tennis Bracelets, Simple Single Wire Earrings, Easy Earrings, How to Make a Coil, Flat Coil Earrings, Seven or Nine Bead Victorian Earrings, Other Fancy Earrings, Complex All Wire Ring, All Wire Pendant and Earrings, Emerald Cut Mounting, Cage Earrings, Cage Within a Cage Bottom Mount, Cage Within a Cage Dangling from the Inside Top, Hinged Cages, and Snowshoe Earrings.

Simply put, Moods in Wire is a no-brainer addition to the personal library of anyone interested in learning the art of wirewrapping from a master wrapper and teacher of the craft.

Silver Wire Jewelry shows you how to make elegant, sophisticated jewelry designs with silver wire. Use simple techniques to create silver wire jewelry with sinuous forms, graceful lines, and inviting textures. Begin with the basics of coil construction and plying wires. Then learn how to stretch out coils to create graceful waves, join rings together to form elegant chains, craft figure eights for a unique effect, and incorporate beads and pearls into the designs.

Chapters include: Materials And Tools, Coils On Coils, Cutting Coils, Coils Stretched Into Waves, Coils Sawn Into Rings, Coils Snipped Into Figure Eights, Elongated Figure Eights, Rings and Pearls, Braided Wire, Crocheted And Knitted Wire, and Simple Jewelry.

In Textile Techniques In Metal, author Arline Fisch describes in detail the application of fiber techniques to precious and nonprecious metals. After tracing the technique back to ancient and diverse cultures, she describes the basic tools and materials required. Then, with step-by-step instructions and ample how-to photos, she explains how to work each fiber technique in metal wire or strip: weaving, knitting (including machine knitting), crochet, braiding, lacemaking, basketry and knotting. Each technique is illustrated with examples of handsome jewelry by accomplished designers.

Chapters include: 1 Introduction; 2 Historical Precedents; 3 Basic Materials, Tools and Processes; 4 Weaving; 5 Knitting; 6 Crochet; 7 Braiding; 8 Interlinking and its Variations, Sprang and Bobbin Lace; 9 Basketry; 10 Knots and Knotting; and 11 Contemporary Work, A Pictorial Survey. Appendices include: Recommended Tools and Equipment; Melting Points of Various Metals; Abbreviations; Comparative Sizing of Hooks and Needles (U.S. and U.K.); and Comparative Systems of Metal Measurement.

The final chapter consists of a color gallery of more than 50 stunning pieces created by talented designers, illustrating the full range of styles, techniques and metals. Whether you are a jewelry maker, a sculptor, a fiber artist, or simply an admirer of fine and innovative design, this is a book you'll want to browse through at leisure and then study in detail.

Wire recently established itself as one of the most versatile, exciting art and craft mediums around... now it's your turn to have some fun! In Wild Wire you'll find complete instructions for bending, shaping, jigging, twisting, spiraling and coiling wire. Presented are more than 60 unique, easy-to-create projects, like necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and embellished table settings and pillows. Also included is a special section on using wire to enhance scrapbook pages, journal covers, and greeting cards. Accurate step-by-step instructions, photographs and jig diagrams. Even if you have never worked with wire before you'll be creating amazing looks for yourself and your home in no time! Soft cover, 8.5" x 11", 112 pages.

In Wire & Glass 22 Creative Projects You Can Make you will discover the creative potential of these two wonderfully compatible materials. Wire is delightfully flexible and comes in a range of tones from gleaming copper to muted gray. Marry it with smooth, translucent glass and you have a magical combination full of endless creative possibilities. Presented are over 20 unique, step-by-step projects you can create, including a breaded bowl, embellished mirror, retro tea glasses and more. No special skills or materials required. Soft cover, 8.5" x 11.5", 112 pages.

Wire is not boring or still... Wire is alive! Wire has held a fascination as an art and craft medium for many years, but it has only come into the limelight as of late. If you have an interest in wire's rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium, you will find everything you need in this comprehensive volume. Besides discovering how many innovative artists have used wire effectively in their art, you will learn to apply the elements and principles of design to your own art work. Wire in Design features more than a dozen projects, including jewelry and home decor accessories, a complete guide to basic wire techniques and applications, and showcases the work of more than 75 talented artists. Soft cover, 8" x 11", 144 pages.

Wonderful Wire and Bead Crafts presents more than 50 shimmering wire and bead projects that are beautiful to wear and that will add a radiant glow to your home and garden. There's something wonderful for everyone and all occasions - treasures and links to cherish, jewelry associated with healing properties, and decorative accents to enhance your decor. Whether it's the glitter of the beads or the sparkle of the wire, you'll find these eye-catching projects impossible to resist. Soft cover, 8.5" x 10", 128 pages.

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Wonderful Wireworks
An Easy Decorative Craft
by Mickey Baskett

Whether you're making a pin or embellishing a vase, you'll be amazed at how much fun it is to work with versatile, easy-to-manipulate, beautiful wire. You need only a few basic tools to achieve remarkable results on jewelry and a dazzling array of items for home decorating and gift-giving - no soldering is necessary! Look at different types of wire, tools and equipment, and a few simple techniques, then move on to the original projects. Ordinary tabletop accessories become stylish accents that are certain to elevate a meal to a special occasion on the basis of their good looks alone. Use wire and glass cabochons to dress up salt and pepper shakers and transform a colored bottle into an elegant container for serving liqueur. Or add sparkle to goblets by wrapping gold and silver wire studded with beads around the stems. Shine a light on your creativity by putting your talents to work on innovative lamps, lampshades, and candle holders, including a bronze mesh shade set off on a base with silver wire snaking down the pole. And imagine how pretty a ready made frame will look enhanced with coiled and curved wire shapes and iridescent stained glass pieces. There's a design for every setting and occasion. Hard cover, 9" x 10", 128 pages.

Woven Wire Jewelry introduces a new wire weaving technique for creating gorgeous projects including a woven bracelet, a domed cuff bracelet with soldered bead ends, a free-form bracelet, a woven neckpiece, and a pendant with a woven frame. More experienced craftspeople with savor the Precious Metal Clay embellishments, and a gallery of finished work will inspire your designs.

Woven Wire Jewelry is organized by nine major chapters: One: Safety, Two: Tools and Equipment, Three: Wire Weaving Techniques, Four: The Woven Bracelet, Five: A Domed Cuff Bracelet with Soldered End Beads, Six: Free-Form Bracelet, Seven: Woven Neckpiece, Eight: Pendant with Woven Frame, and Nine: Precious Metal Clay. A Photo Gallery of Woven Wire Jewelry provides additional ideas and illustrations of the wire weaver's art. An appendix of resources lists suppliers, web sites, and additional books and magazines for jewelry makers with an interest in wire weaving and wire craft.

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