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step-by-step Techniques and Projects s h a r i ly n m i l l e r

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Flush cutters ruler, measuring tape 4 bead or pearl dangles 0000 (superfine) steel wool round, dead-soft wire: 1' (30.5 cm) 18-gauge, 1' (30.5 cm) 20-gauge, 1' 6" (45.5 cm) 22-gauge assortment of small beads, spacers, crystals, pearls, etc., of your choice Jewelry pliers: bail-forming, small roundnose, chain-nose, and flat-nose

materials

earrings

Triangle Drop earrings on handmade French

ear hooks can be made in different sizes, with lots of beads or few, in any design that you like. The pattern provided requires making a triangularshaped frame with 4" (10 cm) of 18-gauge wire, but you can vary this by using more or less wire, or wire in lighter gauges. Coil wire in different gauges and metals and use your favorite small beads, spacers, bead caps, crystals, or pearls.

1 Flush-cut several lengths of wire to coil on the 18-gauge wire. i generally cut 2'3' (6191.5 cm) of wire in gauges from 20 to 24 and may or may not use all of the wire that i coil. Clean all of your wire thoroughly with 0000 (superfine) steel wool.

2 Bend one of the lengths of finegauge wire over the 18-gauge wire, in preparation for coiling it.

3 Coil the wire tightly around the 18-gauge wire, with no gaps or overwraps.

4 When youve coiled several pieces of wire, set them aside. you may or may not use them all in a single pair of earrings; any leftover coils may be used in various other projects.

5 Flush-cut two pieces of 18-gauge wire, each 4" (10 cm) long.

6 Bend the 20-gauge coiled wire in half.

7 Cut the coil at the bend.

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8 Because the coil has been cut on the diagonal, youll need to flushcut both coil ends so they have a smooth finish.

9 Place each coil on a 4" (10 cm) piece of 18-gauge wire and press down the coiled ends if needed.

10 Bring each coil to the precise center 11 grasp a coiled wire piece in flat-nose of each 18-gauge wire piece. pliers, just to the right of center.

12 Bend the wire at a sharp angle as shown.

13 here is how the two coiled wire pieces should look.

14 Place the two largest bead dangles on the coiled wire pieces. triangle drop earrings

stacked Washer-link Bracelet grateful heart necklace

gypsy stick earrings

Celtic Knot Bracelet

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Birds nest Bangle Thai heart Pendant

Tools and materials Basic Techniques

Bracelets Birds nest Bangle Cage-Bead Bracelet snake Vertebra Bracelet Faux 4-in-1 Bracelet Double-spiral Bangle Celtic Knot Bracelet stacked Washer-link Bracelet Earrings gypsy stick earrings angels earrings Triangle Drop earrings squiggle earrings snake Vertebra earrings Necklaces and pendants Thai heart Pendant grateful heart necklace Wrap a rock Pendant Dancing man necklace acknowledgments about the author resources index

snake Vertebra earrings

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introduction

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C r e aT e e x P e r T

WiTh Wire

Discover all you need to know to make stunning wire jewelry in Wire Art Jewelry Workshop. Through best-selling author and designer sharilyn millers clear explanations and step-by-step photography, youll learn expert techniques to making jewelry that is truly a work of art. Wire Art Jewelry Workshop is a comprehensive guide, filled with the basic building blocks of wire jewelry. From cleaning, straightening, twisting, and coiling wire to cage beads, heart-shaped ear wires and head pins, as well as bead connectors, Wire Art Jewelry Workshop teaches how to make solid findings and custom components. youll then learn to combine these components into 16 original wire bracelet, earring, and necklace designs. sharilyns detailed instruction continues through the projects showing every step, from plain wire to finished piece. The projects can be made with classic silver or less-expensive copper wire to match your taste and budget. Plus, the enclosed DVD features sharilyns signature teaching style that jewelry makers of all levels can use to improve their craftsmanship and strengthen their techniques. Wire Art Jewelry Workshop offers everything you need to get started creating oneof-a-kind jewelry.

sharilyn Miller is the author of six published books. Previous titles

include Stamp Art: The Stamp Artists Project Book, Rubber Stamped Jewelry, Bead on a Wire, and Contemporary Copper Jewelry. sharilyn lives in the mountains of idyllwild, California.

paperback + DVD 8 x 10, 160 pages IsBN 978-1-59668-408-9 $26.95 Available March 2011