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

by Barbara A. McGuire (Author)

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 Description
Wire is hot. The craft has held fascination for many years, but has only come into the limelight as of late. Now anyone with an interest in wire’s rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium will find everything they need in this comprehensive volume! Besides giving an overview of how artists have used wire effectively in their art, author and designer Barbara A. McGuire will teach readers the basics of handling wire and about its unique properties.

McGuire is the author of the highly regarded Foundations in Polymer Clay Design.

- 20 projects, including jewelry, functional accessories, and sculptures
- Complete guide to wire techniques and applications
- Showcases the work of talented artists from yesterday and today

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.com Sales Rank: #90,947 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Biffybeans "rockin' the shekere" (Northeast, PA) - See all my reviews

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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Suzanne Metaxas "Beads and Baubles NY" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.