Arts & Crafts Books and Resources

Weave - Sculpt - Transform Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art. Follow along as Sarah shares- .Wire weaving fundamentals and her most prized techniques, helping you become a distinguished wire artist. .Mastering form and symmetry as you create ornate necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings. .The final steps to becoming a wire-weaving master--dismantling and reassembling the woven components for truly transformative jewelry designs. As you work through the techniques and designs in Woven in Wire, your artistic power will grow, your skills will advance, and you will have the confidence to create your own intricate breathtakingly beautiful designs.

This beginner's guide to metal jewelry making shows how to create exciting wearable art using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools--no jewelry torch required! Metal Jewelry Workshop includes 8 exercises and 12 projects featuring step-by-step photos that show exactly what to do and how the result should look. By working through this book you will master the use of jeweler's tools and create beautiful pieces of jewelry along the way. This tried and true learning method will help you build a foundation of proper technique and let you excel without frustration. Wearing jewelry you made yourself means you can express your creativity, talent, and personal taste all at once.

Discusses setting up a jewelry-making workshop, design principles, and simple and more advanced techniques for cutting and joining metals, setting stones and adding other types of ornamentation, and completing the project.

An excellent book with many color illustrations on the kinds and nature of various beads and techniques of beadwork.