Inspired Wire

by Cynthia B. Wuller

This book is a guide for anyone interested in creating wire jewelry. Cynthia Wuller begins by teaching wireworking basics, then presents new skills with every chapter. The book flows from making basic wire components to creating complex hand-shaped linked jewelry. Beginners can start with chapter one and gain intermediate skills by the end of the book; more experienced wireworkers will still learn new techniques and perfect their wireworking abilities.

Genres: Jewellery, Nonfiction, Crafts, Jewellery Making

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2008

About the author

Cynthia's urge to learn and create is a daily quest, arising from her formal education, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicage.

She is a contributor to Art Jewelry and BeadStyle magazines. Her work can also be found in a number of books, such as Easy Beading, Vol. 4, The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry, The Art of Jewelry: Wood, and Beading with Pearls. She lives in Chicago with her husband.

Reviews

[Amy Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book works as a beginner's guide, but you will probably find it more useful if you've already had some experience working with wire. I would consider owning this book, but I would recommend checking it out from the library to anyone who's not sure about it. It has some interesting project ideas that could be easily adapted to your own style.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twisted wire projects with instructions on execution. More advanced than beginners' level.

[Katie V · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm on the first few pages, which list the supplies needed. And its overwhelming. I'm not a beginner with wire work but this list is way too exhaustive and expensive. How many would be wire workers have picked this book up and walked away just browsing the list of supplies needed to get started in this craft? As I browsed through the projects half the supplies list are not truly needed. A mask and eye goggles?? Really? Are you afraid someone is going to read the book and sue you? A necklace bust? Unless you are going to sell your jewelry you do NOT need this. A vice??? Costly and takes up space. Not necessary either. I'm sure there are a number of ways to twist wire without using a vice. A bead reamer is handy but not truly necessary.

Other than the list of supplies being too long there are good project ideas and explanations for how to do them. The basics are covered which is good. Although I think there are other ways to get things done that may be easier, prettier, and less expensive.

[Hester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference. Careful precise directions and almost guaranteed results.

[Conny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great basic wire techniques and projects, lots of how-to-make elements and pieces.

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published apr 08