Product Description

Magazine editor and popular author Sharilyn Miller knows the jewelry making audience like no one else. In this latest book, she shows crafters of all levels how to get in on the popularity of jewelry and beading, with:

-An in-depth section on design and construction techniques that makes it a snap to get started -More than 20 step-by-step bead and wire jewelry projects, including gorgeous earrings, necklaces, brooches, and bracelets

It only takes a few basic steps to start making fashionable jewelry that's guaranteed to trigger compliments.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5895 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-26
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From the Author
Of all my books on various art and craft techniques, Bead on a Wire is my favorite. While I enjoy many arts and crafts — including fiber arts, rubber stamping on fabric, and artist books — wire-art jewelry has become my passion! I'm simply addicted to bending wire and shaping it into creative jewelry pieces.

In this new book, you'll learn so much about making your own jewelry components (jump rings, earring hooks, handmade clasps, bead connectors, wire links, and more), you'll never have to buy them again. It's so much more satisfying, too, to make professional-quality jewelry from the most basic materials. People who admire my jewelry often ask me, "Where did you get the kit?" There is no kit, I tell them. I start with straight wire, beads, and charms. Occasionally I will use a commercially made clasp, but 99 percent of my jewelry is handmade by me using a few simple tools. And no soldering! No harsh chemicals! Wire-art jewelry is probably the safest and the most satisfying craft you could ever undertake.

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did writing it.

About the Author
Sharilyn Miller is the author of four books, including Bead on a Wire, Rubber Stamped Jewelry, The Stamp Artist's Project Book, and Stamp Art. She teaches her unique wire-art jewelry techniques throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Sharilyn is also Editor-in-Chief (and founding editor) of two popular magazines: Belle Armoire (art to wear) and Art Doll Quarterly. Previously she was Editor-in-Chief of Somerset Studio magazine. Prior to her work in magazines, Sharilyn was a features reporter with The Orange County Register. She resides in Aliso Viejo, California with her two cats, Rosie and Sparkle.

Customer Reviews

Good purchase
I am so glad I purchased this book. It was very informative on tools, materials and the how to's for designs and projects. It is a great book for me, a beginner.

Still One of Best Out There
I bought this book when it was published, and three years later, I still think it is probably the best book on beginning wire work out there. It has very clear, step by step instruction on the basic wire work techniques and some alternative methods of forming. The only mystery for me is how she manages to flush cut good jump rings from 14 gauge wire. When using 14 gauge wire or even 16 gauge, I always saw cut my jump rings. The result is much better -- at least for me.

Good place to start
I'm just starting with wire work and found this book to be very helpful. Good pictures and instructions. I've been very pleased with this book and have made several of the projects.