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Make Wire Beads by Lisa Van Herik
If you're an aspiring wire art jeweler or a beginner looking to learn about making wire jewelry, then Make Wire Beads, the famous book by the "Wire Ninja", Lisa Van Herik, may be just what you're looking for. With forty-four "recipes" for making these simple (but complex looking) wire wrapped beads, you'll find making wire beads an easy skill to master.
Both beaders and wire smiths will find a wealth of information in MAKE WIRE BEADS. This straightforward publication provides comprehensive information on using four simple wire wrapping techniques to build all forty four of these easy but elegant wire beads. Simply put, this book demonstrates and details the rather remarkably dramatic effects that can be gotten by just changing the size of the dowel used, and the winding and wrapping techniques along with the gauge of the wire. Changing any one of those three variables will allow you the latitude to create an infinite variety of gorgeous wire beads.
For more information about Make Wire Beads, CLICK HERE
Both beaders and wire smiths will find a wealth of information in MAKE WIRE BEADS. This straightforward publication provides comprehensive information on using four simple wire wrapping techniques to build all forty four of these easy but elegant wire beads. Simply put, this book demonstrates and details the rather remarkably dramatic effects that can be gotten by just changing the size of the dowel used, and the winding and wrapping techniques along with the gauge of the wire. Changing any one of those three variables will allow you the latitude to create an infinite variety of gorgeous wire beads.
For more information about Make Wire Beads, CLICK HERE
Everything From Chunky to Delicate Wire Beads
This is a close up of just a few of the many beads that you can make with MAKE WIRE BEADS. From chunky to delicate, you'll be able to not only make your choice from the beads in MAKE WIRE BEADS but you'll suddenly find yourself inspired to create your own wire beads.
Sample of a Scrunch Bead
Don't let the intricacy of this gorgeous little copper bead fool you! Remarkably quick, all it takes is two winding techniques to produce as many beads like this as you want or need for your wire bead jewelry.
Rectangular Bead
Did you know that you could make rectangular wire beads? You might not be able to tell with this bead but it's a hefty one that's both chunky and rectangular. With MAKE WIRE BEADS, you can make any size and shape of bead that you choose. Once you've completed making any of the variety of copper beads in MAKE WIRE BEADS, you can oxidize (darken) them easily by following the simple instructions in the book.
Delicate or Modern Wire Beads
Did you know that you can choose the kind of style you'd prefer in making your wire beads? It's true: use different sized dowels and wrapping techniques to help define the style you prefer whether it's traditional or contemporary. There's really no end to what you can do with a little wire and a simple dowel. However you cut it, you'll be in charge once you learn the simple techniques in MAKE WIRE BEADS.
Steel and Sterling Wire Bead Earrings
There's just no limit to the wire jewelry you can make with MAKE WIRE BEADS. The earrings shown here, "Grace", are made with black steel wire, sterling ear wires and miniature wire beads. If you're not interested in making a lot of wire beads, purchase the tutorial on how to make these earrings by CLICKING HERE
The Sugar Cube Hollow Wire Bead
Believe it or not, you can a lot of fun with a little wire, a tiny dowel and some sugar cubes! Learn how to make these beads by getting a free downloadable tutorial at: Beadifferent Press
These particular beads are a variation on the Sugar Cube Bead in MAKE WIRE BEADS. I just made one simple change to the "recipe" shown in the book to create these very different looking beads.
These particular beads are a variation on the Sugar Cube Bead in MAKE WIRE BEADS. I just made one simple change to the "recipe" shown in the book to create these very different looking beads.
To Purchase MAKE WIRE BEADS in downloadable pdf format, simply CLICK HERE.
For a soft cover copy of MAKE WIRE BEADS, simply CLICK HERE.
For a soft cover copy of MAKE WIRE BEADS, simply CLICK HERE.