Customer Reviews

Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry (Jewelry Crafts)

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This book is not for a complete beginner but rather for someone who has worked with wire before. Wire wrapping cabs has been one of the things that I struggled with until I got this book and then all of a sudden I got "IT". This book has some wonderful projects using some common sized stones available through many mail-order sources. The back of the book has a section on planning your own projects. I find that I can't read this book before bed because it makes me want to get up and get to work on one project or another.

I wanted a beginners book to help me make wraps primarily for quartz crystal points. I felt this book did not fit the need. Although it did have some beautiful patterns and gave easy to read & understand directions, drawings and pictures. It also seems like it is be better suited for the next step up in wire wrapping. This book did contain good information on tools and wire types. I plan on keeping it for when I need to advance to the next level

Specialized designs, mostly with twisted gold wire. Designs range from wire-wrapped cabochons to airy pearl drop earrings and chain-link bracelets. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions with photos or illustrations allow anyone with minimal experience to follow thru and create a beautiful piece of jewelry. Twelve designs are included in this book, some with variations on a theme. Basic techniques and tool information start off the book. Wire gauges and wire-wrap sources are also included.

I was disappointed with this book. Most of the designs are variations on one style of wire-wrapped cabuchon, and I thought they were rather gawdy and dated. The designs were probably innovative and stylish in 1995, but they aren't anything like current trends in wirework.

The book conveys solid craftsmanship. The predominant medium is twisted wire. Designs are classic/conventional. Definitely a good source to study wirework.

Nice projects, pictures, and wire wrapping advice. My only complaint is all the projects look the same. Not very much artistic expression there, but it's a good book to learn the technique.

Had I known this book wasn't in color I wouldn't have bought it. I don't enjoy looking at black and white pictures because the details aren't as good when learning a new technique. That caused the book to loose points in my rating.