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Wirework w/DVD: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping
Wirework w/DVD An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping Author:Dale Cougar Armstrong Wirework with DVD is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted ... more »stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces.
Dale Cougar” Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you’ll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale’s favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you’ll get comprehensive instructions about:
using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations
making the correct right angles
shaping with and without mandrels
using found items for shaping
when and how to use snap-set components
choosing the right cabochons and gemstones
You’ll find all the basic techniques discussed in Wirework with DVD on an included DVD, giving you a solid base for creating the projects in the book.« less