I am an intermediate wire jewelry maker. Even though I have lots of wire jewelry books I still like to get more books just for the inspiration and new techniques. I saw the good reviews, so I thought that this would be a great addition to my collection. Unfortunately it isn't. Some of the designs are what I would consider junk jewelry. Not necessarily awful, but just not worth the time. I did find a few elements that I had never seen before, but I didn't always like the way that they were presented. I am not not a jewelry snob. I love unusual styles and unexpected elements, but I still want them to look like you put a bit effort in them even if they are simple. In my opinion simple should be flawless and everything else should have some sort of your personal touch. I would give this 3 stars, but this is a good beginner book. The main techniques are all covered and the included CD gives this a unique bonus that most books don't have. I would say that it's pretty good. The good outweighs the bad. I used it more for inspiration rather than designs that I wanted to copy.
Very good instructional book along with accompanying dvd. Makes me more proficient and happy.
Love the book... nice techniques... thanks from Duffy's
Great book...lots of pictures and easy to follow projects!
great descriptions
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Discover the hottest wire techniques and projects from top jewelry artists!
From the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry and the author of the best-selling Wire Style comes a marvelous sequel collection of fresh and unique jewelry projects from leading wire-jewelry designers. With a variety of metals including silver, copper, brass, steel, and colored wire, Wire Style 2 incorporates materials to fit any jewelry maker's taste and budget. Inside Wire Style 2, you'll discover:
- Detailed discussion and step-by-step photographs of wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, and finishing.
- 45 unique patterns for necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and pins.
- Clear step-by-step instructions as well as difficulty ratings for each project.
Contributors to Wire Style 2, including Kerry Bogert, Jodi Bombardier, Jane Dickerson, Lorelei Eurto, Connie Fox, Lisa Niven Kelly, Donna Spadafore, and Cindy Wimmer, are top designers specializing in a range of different wire-jewelry techniques. The nine designers offer projects for any personal style from simple and elegant to colorful and funky. Wire Style 2 has something for every wire jewelry maker, beginner or advanced, and is loaded with inspiration for all.
Plus, on the enclosed DVD , Denise demonstrates key techniques for wirework success as well as a bonus project.
i love this book
Great book.
This book & the previous books have inspired me to be more creative in my jewelry making. It's very helpful for a newbie such as myself!
I found that this book in all truthfulness is under rated for it's worth. If you're new to jewelry making it more than a good book anything you don't remember just go over it again until it sinks in, I found it not hard to understand and it will give you a great beginning to jewelry making. A great buy for the price!
Another Denise Peck book, full of creativity and ideas for individuality. Great ideas to use as a jumping off point to make things your own. She has so much to offer.
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