wire craft

Presents a concise history of Kumhimo, the ancient Japanese art of braiding cords, as well as the artist's method of using the Kumihimo techniques to create wire jewelry. Includes twenty projects with step-by-step, illustrated instructions.

Examines the tools and techniques of working with wire, and provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for a variety of wire craft projects, including jewelry, bottles and vases, lamps, frames, baskets, and other items.

Presents full-color illustrated instructions for creating twenty projects using metal, foil, and wire.

This concise guide has all the information you need to make your own professional-looking jewelry using wirework techniques. Clear, step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions show you exactly how to select the best wire and findings; use a variety of pliers and cutters; and makesimple loops, wire-wrapped loops, jump rings, ear wires, hoops, head pins, eye pins, and simple clasps.

Illustrated text describes techniques used to make pin pictures with string and wire.