Table of Contents

Introduction: Welcome to the Jewelry Studio
Tools and Materials

The Essential Tools

Cool Tools (not essential, but nice to have)

The Essential Materials

Wire Fundamentals

Safety First

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Tools

Straightening Wire

Practice: Jump Rings, Catch and Clasp

Basic Projects

Basic Bracelet- This bracelet is the foundation for all the wire wrapping you will ever do.

Dress-Up Bracelet- A very simple technique gives the Basic Bracelet a complete makeover.

Walk-Along Bracelet- The simple addition of stepped wires, which we call "walk-along wraps," converts the Basic Bracelet into a sophisticated-looking piece of jewelry. - Variation

Bow Tie Bracelet- This delicate-looking, yet explosively pretty bracelet is embellished with silver beads. - Variation

Celtic Knot Bracelet- How did you ever tie that beautiful silver into such a complex knot? - Variation

Taking Projects to the Next Level

Reef Knot Bracelet- Simpler to make than it looks, this bracelet is also called a Celtic or lover's knot. - Variation

Wire-Wrapped Ring- Here's a pretty little ring that you'll enjoy making and then wearing or giving to someone special.

Gem Stone Bracelet- Making this pretty bracelet will give you the skills to create your own unique designs. - Variation

Stone Pendant- When you find a beautiful stone, you'll have the skills to make a gorgeous pendant! - Variation

Patterned Wire Bracelet, Earrings, and Pendant: Never has anything looked so elegant and been so easy to make! - Variations

About the Author

Linda L. Chandler is a jewelry designer and teacher with more than twenty years experience. She is a Precious Metal Clay TM certified teacher who conducts workshops around the country in a variety of jewelry skills including wire wrapping, metalsmithing, and glass fusing. Linda and her husband live in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christine Ritchey is the co-author of Woven Wire Jewelry and an independent writer/editor, potter and jewelry maker. Christine lives in North Texas.

Reviews

"With the aid of detailed, close-up photography, the authors have done an excellent job of demystifying the art of creating wire jewelry." - Monsters and Critics.com"An excellent book." - About.com Guide to Jewelry Making"This is the third wire book from these authors and they have not disappointed us...a good reference book as well as one that is full of simple yet elegant projects." - Upper Midwest Bead Society newsletter