Bend It, Shape It , Anyway You Want It...Wire Jewelry

Prolific craft author and instructor, Lora Irish is back with a fresh volume of craft techniques ‑ this time on making wire jewelry.

Using inexpensive wire and tools commonly found around the home, readers will learn how to bend, twist and coil wire to create an endless variety of shapes for attractive necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Once readers master the basic wire shapes, they will learn how to create finished pieces by incorporating fasteners, earring hooks and cording. When these basic building blocks are mastered, readers will learn how to embellish their designs with beads and more complex designs. Practice projects, step‑by‑step instructions and a gallery of designs will show readers just how easy it is to get started in this fun and rewarding craft.