Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry [Paperback]

Linda Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2004

With this easy-to-use guide, jewelry designer Linda Jones shows readers how to create stylish pieces of their own, with just three pieces of equipment and the minimum of fuss. This book includes:

* 35 simple-to-make projects, including jewelry for weddings and pieces based on classical designs

* Ideas for fashionable designs using just wire, which is flexible and easy to fashion into a variety of shapes, and simple beads

* Step-by-step instructions to guide crafters through each project, along with creative ideas to spark readers' own designs

Anyone eager to make heirlooms will welcome the simplicity and ease of these projects, making Jones's guide the perfect introduction to this versatile craft.

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About the Author

Linda Jones studied jewelry making in London. She is now an established jewelry designer and teacher, and makes a popular range of wedding jewelry. She lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (September 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581806329
• ISBN-13: 978-1581806328
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift for a Craft Maker, December 18, 2004

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Craftter from England "Cynthia" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

I found this book totally inspiring! If you've never made jewelry before, this is a perfect starting point! Using 3 simple pliers, a spool of wire and some beads ... you can get started. Beautifully photographed with step-by-step images (just like a good recipe book), the pages walk you through each stage of fabrication. It is packed with design ideas that would inspire anyone interested in using wire and beads. A perfect gift for a craft maker!

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular learning aide with even better examples, November 26, 2005

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Judy D. Zedalis "just wired" (Dover, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

I think the title of my review says it all. This book is exceptional in defining different techniques and applying them to the projects in the book. And each project has a variation pictured so you actually get two products per technique. And every design is wearable. Great for beginner or intermediate users.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great how-to book., March 24, 2007

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Jody A. Bergevin "true colors" (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

I am a complete beginner and found this book very helpful. The instructions are easy to follow, the pictures vivid and beautiful, and the finished jewelry is lovely. There are lots of different projects to make for every level. I highly recommend this book.