Short description
In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, authors Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components like beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for veteran jewelry crafters. A comprehensive getting started section gives crafters information on the supplies, tools and techniques theyall need to make all of the projects in the book, and the broad range of styles guarantees appeal for all audiences.
Long description
Three hot jewellery designers offer over 50 high-fashion pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components like beading wire, cording, findings and chains as the central focus of design.The jewellery designs are all boutique-quality in a broad range of styles, from funky and trend-driven to simple, conservative pieces. With new materials coming into the market every day- such as metallic, coloured wire and innovative cording - there is and will continue to be a demand for projects that illustrate how to incorporate these cool new items into jewellery designs.