Lacy Wire Jewelry

Lacy Wire Jewelry
By Melody MacDuffee
Kalmbach Books
www.kalmbach.com
Reviewed by Maria Nerius

It’s all here! Filigree, inset bezel, wraparound bezel, beaded bezel, twisted wire, sculpted wire, curlicue lace, and all kinds of combinations. There are a total of 29 projects in the book, but with a little imagination you can create so many more. All this is accomplished with a spool of wire and a few tools. Techniques are well written and easy to follow, plus you have great up-close to the detail photographs to help you learn. There are rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair bobbles, and a floral pin to die for! I’ve tried creating with wire before with little success, but I made that floral pin and was quite proud of the results. The photos really helped me understand how to shape the wire with simple tools like round nose pliers. I also had no idea that there were different types of wires to work with. I understood the different gauges, but had no idea there was sculpting wire that I could crinkle! These projects are fresh and innovative. Great for the beginner, but the project make this book a winner for all skill levels!

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catheyfaye 0341397

Oct 02, 2012

For years I have wanted to learn jewelry making but didnt know much about it. This book is very instructional and inspiring

AlexandraM4

May 07, 2012

This would make my jewelry business take a new and interesting turn. Anything that makes wire look more elegant, I am all for!

SweetTammy

Apr 28, 2012

I like making my own jewery, pieces no one else has. This book looks like it could give me some new ideas, and maybe some short cuts. This would be a great addition to my collection.

bevjones 2762190

Mar 13, 2012

This looks like it might take alot of patience (which I do not have). I have done a little bit of wire work and have not been very impressed with the results.

swingo 4008372

Mar 15, 2011

just what I need..a new challenge...I have beads and some wire in my "learn to do box"...