Who would have thought that you can do so many things with
just a spool of wire and a couple of pairs of jewelry-making pliers?
Wire
jewelry is one of those jewelry-making techniques that you can use to create
just about anything, from necklaces and pendants to bracelets, rings, and
earrings.
It's easy to learn how to make wire jewelry using just a few
basic techniques. Once you've mastered skills like making wrapped loops and
simple loops, you can move on to things like making wire coils and even making
your own wire jewelry findings, all with the same basic skills!
Because we love wire jewelry making so much, we've freshened
up our free wire jewelry eBook for you by adding four great new wire jewelry
making projects:
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Lori Anderson's Tribal Curves earrings are a beautiful,
simple way to make ethnic style wire jewelry.
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Leather is all the rage in jewelry making these
days, but Jodi Bombardier's Leather Loops bracelet is a piece of wire jewelry
that will never go out of style.
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If you're into mixing crystals with wire, Susan
Olivio's Nicole Earrings pack plenty of sparkling punch!
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For a unique twist on wire jewelry, try Diamonte
Locks by Alyn Shafqat and learn how to mix wire with fibers and a crystal stone
for a beautiful, modern pendant.
In addition to two other original wire jewelry projects:
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Cerulean Falls, by Danielle Fox, requires easy
wrapped loops and jump rings for sweet and stylish results.
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Gypsy Wire Bangle by wire jewelry master Janice
Berkebile will teach you how to create a custom wire bracelet covered with wire
coils for a free-spirited look you'll want to wear every day!
We've also included two of our most popular wire jewelry
making blogs from
Beading Daily, with
great information about using wire for beginners.
So grab your wire and your favorite jewelry-making tools and
supplies and settle in for some great wire jewelry fun! Enjoy!
Bead Happy,
Jennifer