Create 15 Intricate Wirework Jewelry Designs with Mastering Wirework Jewelry

Sarah: Lovely book. Easy to follow. Good illustrations and variety of projects

United Kingdom on Jul 17, 2023

DawnDawn: Plenty of information

United Kingdom on May 05, 2023

dave danials: very educational. much can be learned from this book

United Kingdom on Dec 28, 2022

David Devries: If you are interested in wire wrapping, whether beginner or advanced, you will WANT this book. Every design is wonderful and laid out in the kind of detail that I hope every other craft book would follow suit ; photos galore and clear thorough instructions. But as the title says, they are 15 INTRICATE designs to create. If you are a beginner looking for something easy peasy to start, get a second book (or watch lots of videos) along with this. But as a wire artist, these are the designs you will want to do, and the creation process is laid out so well that they are all achievable and will inspire your own designs. Out of all my craft books, this now my favorite!

United States on Jul 23, 2022

Mc Klaud: Super genaue Anleitung von Drahtfiguren. Leicht zum Nachmachen.

Germany on May 02, 2022

Utente Amazon: Dopo una breve introduzione teorica sulla tecnica wire, l’autore propone una serie di interessanti progetti creativi la cui realizzazione viene spiegata passo passo con l’ausilio di immagini e didascalie.
Dato l’alto livello dei progetti proposti, per andare incontro ai neofiti sarebbe stato utile corredare il libro di video esplicativi su DVD o online su YouTube, cosa oggi non così complicata da realizzare.
Inoltre, per facilitare il reperimento del materiale occorrente per la realizzazione di ciascun singolo progetto creativo e risparmiare anche tempo e denaro, sarebbero stati utili dei kit predisposti acquistabili anche separatamente.
I progetti creativi presentati nel libro a me sono piaciuti molto. Al momento ne sto realizzando uno, ma sono in standby perché mi mancano delle pietre/perline necessarie che sto ancora cercando online.
In definitiva consiglio l’acquisto di questo libro a tutti gli appassionati del genere.

Italy on Mar 18, 2022

Kindle Customer: I LOVE this book. No dancing around for beginners. Goes straight to the good stuff. I love almost every single project and I saw at least 3 techniques that I am adding to my skills. Get your wire ready 'cuz there's gonna be some wire working tonight! (seriously, plan for a little free time after this book arrives.) I have been doing wire work for about 10 years. I was looking for a new source since JewelryLessons shut down. I kind of tripped over this book (figuratively) and jogged my memory. Way back, I learned from books. So when I began looking at the description and projects I decided to try it out 'old school.' This is an excellent book to get your ideas flowing. I am excited to get my hands in the wire. 😁

United States on May 12, 2020

Gail Nettles: I normally don't get any books that don't ship Amazon prime, or which aren't available on Kindle. And I definitely shy away from books that are $20+ (at the time I bought it). But oh boy -- am I ever glad I bought this book!!!!

First -- it is big and it's heavy. And that is because it is filled with glorious projects with lots of photos and detailed steps. The photos themselves are clear and crisp. The focus is on the wirework, and doesn't require anything more than wire, a few basic tools, along with some cabochons and beads.

The designs are all nature-inspired and very lovely. My favorite is probably the peacock, but the moth (cover photo) and the gecko are close runners up. Oh heck -- all the projects are great! And -- there are 15 projects total.

This book is totally inspiring and totally worth the price. If you love wirework -- get it. If you're on the fence -- get it. Although I'd call the projects mostly intermediate to advanced, there are definitely some projects that a beginner could do.

If I could give this book 10 stars I would. But, since I can only give 5 stars max, that's what I'll go with.

United States on Jul 21, 2018

PhoenyxArts: Even if you are an advanced wirework jewelry artist... you need this book.

Seriously. If you are wavering on whether or not to order this book... DO IT!

First of all, it is a lot bigger than I expected. After flipping through the pages I understood why. Rachel has put some incredible detail into the writing of this book. The photographs are clear, as are the written directions for each step of the 15 projects that this book includes. I have had this book in my possession for just over 24 hours, and I've already learned a few things about working with wire... and I've been at it for almost 20 years.

For once, I don't feel like the publisher clamped down on the artist when it came to the detail in the steps in the creation of the projects, and for that I am grateful. I can't wait to tackle some of the projects... anything from the moth on the cover to a horse, a cat, and a lion!... and to learn how I can incorporate some of the awesome techniques into my own designs.

Much respect to Rachel Norris for sharing these techniques with the world.

What... you haven't ordered this book yet? Do it. You won't be disappointed.

United States on Jul 22, 2017

ladybug: My book arrived this morning, and I am very pleased. First off, this is a BIG book.

For reference, I consider myself and experienced, intermediate level wire worker.

Like most wire work books, this starts off with a sections addressing the tools used, and instructions on basic techniques. Jump rings, coils, coiled coils, spirals, wrapped loops and more.

The meat of the book is the 15 designs. And trust me, it is meaty in a good way. Each of the 15 designs is broken down into small steps with photographs to show each step. The moth shown on the cover is illustrated in 77 written steps and a photo for each step. No worries about crowding on the page, the pictures are clear and the picture and instructions are large enough, and have enough space between each step. So if you follow pictures, or follow written instructions, or some of both, this book seems to cover the bases.

Most of the designs are of an animals (owl, fish, dolphin, lion, gecko, elephant, moth, cat, horse, butterfly, seahorse) but there is also a daisy, leaves, and two styles of angles. Each incorporates wire and bead elements. In some it is a cabochon, in others stone beads, or pearls....

United States on Jul 13, 2017