Wire jewelry dates back to the most ancient of civilisations – beautiful gold wire necklaces have been discovered in ancient burial chambers in Egypt. The basic techniques used for creating handmade pieces have not changed over the centuries, just the designs. Creating More Wire & Beaded Jewelry is a treasure trove of creative ideas, for beginners and experienced crafters alike. You don’t need any previous experience either of working with wire or jewelry-making to be able to create the projects in this book.
As wire is so flexible and adaptable, it lends itself to being twisted, spiralled, wrapped and formed into an unlimited variety of shapes and styles. Using just three main tools (two types of pliers and wire cutters), a spool of wire and a sprinkling of beads, you can create your own pieces of jewelry. The projects featured in this book are varied, to appeal to all tastes and ages, and you can easily adapt them. They range from chokers and necklaces, to bracelets and bangles, to rings and scarf slides. You can either choose to make one-off pieces or create a matching set. The chapters include smart and sophisticated gold and silver designs, ideal for special occasion wear and to accompany the classic little black dress, plus more casual designs made with coloured wire, funky beads and tiny seashells, perfect for weekend wear with jeans and a crisp linen shirt.
Each project is accompanied with clear step-by-step photographs and instructions, and there are suggestions for how you can adapt and vary the designs.