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Take your kumihimo to the next level with Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy. By replacing traditional kumihimo cord with wire, you can create one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets. Step-by-step tutorials will teach you the basic kumihimo braids and plus a special section on working with wire will make the transition from traditional materials to wire painless. Over 20 projects are included showing a wide range of styles and inspirations for this traditional Japanese braiding technique.

Learn to create art with light, flexible floral wire. Detailed photographs and 26 easy-to-follow patterns show you how to make a variety of wire designs and airy sculptures. Basic wire-working techniques and the essential tools you’ll need to get started are here, plus 26 projects with clear, step-by-step instructions. You'll learn to make charming animals, flowers, leaves, bicycles, a Volkswagen bus, and more. Discover ideas for making projects like greeting cards and wall plaques from your wir...

Show your style with handcrafted jewelry. Beaded Jewelry: Wirework Techniques has all the tips and tricks you need to make your own professional-looking jewelry using wirework techniques. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to select the best wire and tools for your project, while clear illustrations show you exactly how to bend, twist, and shape your way to beautiful loops, hoops, and head pins. You’ll soon be designing and creating unique and personal earrings, bracelets, and pendants.

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best-selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create over 100 stylish DIY earring designs. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, lists of materials and tools (including common household items, like medicine jars), and helpful tips and tricks, you'll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details, and even a few necklaces, b...