The step-by-step techniques featured in this richly illustrated book take the beginner who knows little about wirework on a journey to creating artistic and unique free-form jewelry. Using round wire that is readily available and economically viable, wireworkers learn everything from how to hold pliers to how to make ear wires, hook-and-eye closures, and cages for marbles and cabochons. Line drawings, photographs of finished objects, and a wirework gallery of pieces by the author and other contemporary wirework artists provide sample creations and ideas for the innovative wireworker.
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Mark Lareau is a wirework artist who teaches workshops around the country and at his bead shop, the Bead Factory. He lives in Tacoma, Washington.
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193 of 193 people found the following review helpful
By amorxoxo
Format:Paperback
I'd have to say this is an excellent book that teaches you the BASICS of wiring for jewelry. The first two chapters start you off great, telling you all the tools needed for wire wrapping as well as how to hold pliers and basic looping techniques. Then the next few chapters go on to teach you clear, step by step instructions (with drawn illustrations) on making wire findings, clasps, cool looking headpins, ear wires, how to wire wrap a cab, how to wire wrap marbles, how to wire wrap beads and so on. What this book is lacking is that, at the very end they have many pictures of very beautiful wire necklaces and bracelets with no instructions on how to make them. These pieces clearly require a LOT more work than the book teaches you. So if you are ONLY interested in learning the basics and incorporating wire into your jewelry this is the book to own.
112 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a beginner, this book is great. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
I must say that personally, I was a bit disappointed in this book, simply because I am already familiar with many of the basic wire techniques, so I didn't get much from the book. I did, however, learn a wire technique for wrapping a cabochon, which I have never tried.
I was a little disappointed that instructions for creating the jewelry piece on the cover, were not included in the book, since I thought it was a beautiful necklace.
If you are familiar with making basic items such as ear wires, hook and eye clasps, spirals, etc. then you may not get much out of this book.
If you are a beginner and want to learn about the proper tools to use, and looking for basic techniques, then I highly recommend this book.
84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book wanting, simply, to learn to make my own earwires. I had never even held plain jewelry wire or wire working tools. I was very skeptical of what one book could teach me.
Boy did this book shut me up! Speaking from a beginner's standpoint, this book is fabulous! Mark Lareau covers everything from the very very basics. He suggests tools and supplies like your good friend would suggest things to you. Everything is plainly written and the projects are step-by-step. The illustrations are also great. He just doesn't leave anything to the imagination.
I even made use of his resource listing (in the back) and found a great supplier of wire at great prices. Not only do I make my own earwires now (and save TONS of money), I make clasps, bead cages, fun shaped headpins, and several other things.
This book will never sit on the shelf. It's great!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Was in very good condition until I opened the book and laid it flat and a bunch of pages came loose from the binding. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Randi Kuhne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Happy to find this book used
Too bad a few of the pages were falling out, but all the pages were there and very happy with the price I paid for this imformative book.
Published 3 months ago by Ikare
5.0 out of 5 stars
waiting for the follow up
This is my first jewelry book. Ive taken classes and purchased books that just didnt cut it. This is the real deal. I love the pictures and the direction. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rida
3.0 out of 5 stars
This book is ok
This book is ok I don't think it has enough information in it. It should have more patterns in it. I would have loved it if it would have the different chains you can make with... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars
All Wired up.
I have been using this magazine to improve my wire wrapping skills. The first part of the book has excellent information regarding tools and skills to master with good diagrams and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Though written several years ago, All Wired Up gave me more helpful advice than any other source I've used since I began toying with jewelry making a couple of years ago.
Published 6 months ago by C. F. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I'd hoped it would be
A jewelry maker whose work is absolutely stunning recommended this book for beginners. She said that to make quality jewelry, you must learn to do the basics correctly, and that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tree Hugger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for me (a beginner)
I found this book extremely helpful and easy for me, a beginner to do. I've been rather bored with my plain beaded earrings and jewelry, and the information in this book has... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dianne McCleery
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for beginners
I've just received and read this book. (It took me less than an hour to read cover to cover.) I do think it is a very good book for the beginner. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tl
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I really like this book, its very informative with step by step illustrations. However; I would have preferred that there would be more step by step pictures of someone actually... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Person
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