Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects for All Levels

by Irina Miech

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders features projects that combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The book is technique-driven, with chapters on wire fundamentals, terminology, materials, and basic wireworking techniques, and projects that develop the reader’s skills. The projects incorporate gemstones, crystal, glass, and pearls and are designed for both beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels. Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders includes appealing designs — all tested — for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and jewelry components.

Genres: Jewellery, Jewellery Making, Nonfiction, Art

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2009

About the author

Irina was born in Kiev, Ukraine. She pursued degrees in international relations and Russian, but became interested in beading while running an import business that dealt in Morrocan jewelry and handicrafts.

Irina began teaching Precious Metal Clay classes as a Certified Instructor in 2002, and became a PMC Senior Instructor in 2005. Her work has been featured in Bead&Button, BeadStyle, and Art Jewelry magazines. She currently lives in Brookfield, Wis., with her husband and two sons.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a large range of wirework in here, from the flattened squiggly lines to delicate wire wrapping, and even projects that combine the two! The projects look very professional and the step-by-step directions are accompanied by numerous photos. The book is deliberately organized with projects progressing from beginner to advanced. This book is a good choice for your reference shelf by your jeweler's bench.

[Klyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better then the first jewelry making book

[Amberwench · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear pictures of steps on a variety of wire designs. Helpful for the beginner and interesting enough for the novice.

[Dl Hood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really wanted to review this book properly, but I took it back to the library before I had a chance. I enjoyed it immensely, and found it very inspiring. Great illustrations and designs. I plan to buy this book!

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely photos, super-clear explanations and valuable tips. The actual projects didn't do a lot for me, but the techniques which contribute to the projects were very very helpful and made me want to start doing wire work right away. Because I need another jewelry craft. Yes, I do.