Wire in Design: Modern Wire Art & Mixed Media (Jewelry Crafts) [Paperback]

Barbara A. McGuire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001 | Series: Jewelry Crafts

Wire is not boring or still?


Wire is alive!

Wire has held fascination as an art and craft medium for many years, but it has only come into the limelight as of late. If you have an interest in wire's rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium, you will find everything you need in this comprehensive volume. Besides discovering how many innovative artists have used wire effectively in their art, you will learn how to apply the elements and principles of design in your own wire artwork.

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  More than a dozen projects, including jewelry and home decor accessories
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  Complete guide to basic wire techniques and applications
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  Showcases the work of more than 75 talented artists

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is a collection of projects and finished works of art by contemporary artists working with wire in combination with other materials. A section of fairly uncomplicated projects for jewelry and accessories is included, but the main interest here lies in the artists' comments and photographs of their work. Some designers were inspired by Alexander Calder, while others are fascinated with brightly colored telephone wire. Art students and other crafters will find many ideas for their own work. Recommended for public and academic library art collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873492188
• ISBN-13: 978-0873492188
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, January 11, 2003

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This review is from: Wire in Design: Modern Wire Art & Mixed Media (Jewelry Crafts) (Paperback)

Easy to understand, great photography, nice projects and you don't need to be a really talented artist to follow the directions and end up with a piece of art that you'll be proud of.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must have for your wire library, March 31, 2006

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This review is from: Wire in Design: Modern Wire Art & Mixed Media (Jewelry Crafts) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful look into the world of wire jewelry and other wire made products. If you are a serious wire artist then this book will hold your interest. If you are just buying it for wire projects then I would not recommend you buy it. Although the projects are laid out well and easy to follow they are not the best collection of projects I've seen. I was more impressed with the content of the beginning of the book the delves into the world of wire working and design. BUY THIS BOOK if you have a love for wire. You will not be disappointed.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First rate book on designing with wire, February 17, 2005

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This review is from: Wire in Design: Modern Wire Art & Mixed Media (Jewelry Crafts) (Paperback)

Above all, this book shares with us a detailed article (with pictures!) with one of the most influential wire jewelry artisans of the past decade - Lynne Merchant. IMHO, the recently popular thick, oxidized silver, tribal/ethnic, coiled/wrapped style starts with her.

It's interesting to see that at least three of the other artists profiled in the book have mentioned taking classes with Lynne. To see their work, and how they have taken the skills that they have learned from Lynne and utilzed them to develop a style of their own, is just fantastic.