|
Imagine creating beautiful jewelry using only wire, jump rings, and a few basic tools.It's true! Both beginners and experienced jewelry makers will appreciate the ingenious yet simple techniques used to braid, twist, and knit silver, copper, and brass wire into stunning bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. These techniques, first used by the Vikings, allow even novices to make great-looking jewelry, without using solder or expensive equipment.The book features more than 70 projects, each fully illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step diagrams. Each project is rate by difficulty: some of the designs are easy enough for children to do. In addition, once you have learned the basic techniques, you can start creating your own designs.So get ready to be impressed by what you can make, whether you start with a knit ring with silver end beads... twisted earrings... a copper and silver braided bangle... or a brass double flower chain necklace. There are patterns and styles certain to appeal to everyone!
|
