Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping

by Dale Armstrong

Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces.Dale "Cougar" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you'll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you'll get comprehensive instructions    • Using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations.   • Making the correct right angles.   • Shaping with and without mandrels.   • Using found items for shaping.   • When and how to use snap-set components.   • Choosing the right cabochons and gemstones.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 7, 2010

Reviews

[Cindy Kester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wirework is an excellent source for ideas

I love this book! The projects in it are beautiful and the directions are easy to follow also, the included photos are very helpful. I have not made any of them exactly as pictured. I find it an excellent source for ideas. This book is a great addition to my jewelry making library.

[Romer Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I was looking for

This book doesn’t give the amazing projects but there are quite a few good ones in here. The author provides just enough how to and suggestion to get you motivated to create your own unique pieces. Yes I would recommend this book.

[Linda A. Culp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful work.

Loved the Examples and detailed instructions. Unlike any of the other wire wrapping books that I have bought. I am looking for more by this author however the one drawback was the instructions and pictures were not on same page in my kindle.

[Miss D J Rush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for the wire workers collection.

Great simple to follow tutorials on wide wrapping. Projects that can be easily adapted to other things and adaptable component pieces.

[RENE BARRETT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Wirework

This book has beautiful, inspiring ideas and easy to follow directions.
I can't wait to get started on new projects. I would recommend this book for beginner that has some practice working with wire