This fresh approach to design shows jewelry artists the secret to combining sterling silver wire with colored wire and glass beads to produce high-end looks. Tips and tricks for making easier, more successful wirework accompany the 20 designs for earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Techniques for coiling and wire wrapping are included along with how-to's for making clasps and wire components. Along with suggestions for exploring color in jewelry creation, the manual also features variation ideas to show how simply changing colors in a design can transform a piece. Necessary methods and project outlines are displayed through step-by-step photos and offer wire crafters the opportunity to hone their talents to produce unique and creative pieces.
The designs are somewhat dated, however, the resources section and ideas are great. Photography is lovely and there are a fair number of innovative connection ideas. There is also a nice range of styles of lampworked beads, from way out there 'funky' to understated and classic.
Nothing in the book really cried out to me to be made, but I am glad I bought the book for the resources/supplies sections and photography.
