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Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio)

5 reviews
Linda Chandler, Christine Ritchey

Interweave Press, 2008

Waste No Time and Jump in to Wire Wrapping with This Great Book as Your Teacher!
Wire Wrapping, by Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey, is a fantastic introduction to all things beautiful in the world of wire! These two friendly authors make what might appear to be daunting accessible to anyone who wishes to learn to wire wrap beautiful bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants. They even have a guest appearance by a wire artist, Russ Sperring, who teaches how to wrap a ...

Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry

87 reviews
Sharilyn Miller

North Light Books, 2005

Good purchase
I am so glad I purchased this book. It was very informative on tools, materials and the how to's for designs and projects. It is a great book for me, a beginner.

Crossing the Wire

4 reviews
Will Hobbs

HarperTrophy, 2007

Loved it
As an author, I was freaking out about how timely this book was, given all the talk of illegal immigration, etc. Then I read it, and was even more impressed. This is a terrific book, far more interesting than a lot of news stories I've read on the topic, from a master of the genre. I fear it won't get the attention it deserves, solely because it's a YA book.

Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing (Jewelry Studio)

8 reviews
Liz Jones

Interweave Press, 2008

Great book for beginners
Got this for my creative mother for mother's day (she requested it) and want to buy one for myself now! Really neat book for beginners to learn techniques to begin this phase of jewelry-creating and several CUTE (not cheezy) projects to get started with!

Under the Wire (The Bodyguards, Book 5)

15 reviews
Cindy Gerard

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006

Excellent romantic suspense!
While Lily Campora, nurse for Doctors Without Borders, works in the damp, dark jungles of Nicaragua, she eventually finds herself discouraged by the death and destruction that she and her medical team face every day. When a fellow nurse, who is a dear friend, is killed in a helicopter crash, a flight that Lily should have been on, she is stricken with guilt. When Lily meets a handsome young ...

Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry

20 reviews
Jeanne Rhodes-Moen

Kalmbach, 2006

Well worth the money!
I wasn't really sure that I wanted to buy this book. Boy, am I glad I did! Besides the beautiful projects, we are told how to make our own filigree wire. The projects are explained well, with great pictures. If you are looking to get into filigree work, this book is a great addition to your library. Thanks for a great book, Jeannie.

Wire Wrapping: The Basics and Beyond

16 reviews
Jim McIntosh

CreateSpace, 2007

Excellent wire wrapping text!
I am relatively new to this area of jewelry work, and was looking for direction in managing cabachons that was not 'prefab'. This book is WONDERFUL not only because of the excellent step by step direction and photos, but for the earthy humor and readability. Mr. McIntosh is unbelievably generous in his detailed direction. I do not have wrapping classes available in my area, and was searching ...

The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood

65 reviews
David Simon, Edward Burns

Broadway, 1998

A look into a very real world
I bought the book after I was absolutely enthralled by the mini-series. The book and movie both give you a very emotionally capturing look into the world of the drug corners of every inner city ghetto. In the book's case, it focuses on life in the most dangerous ones of Baltimore, homicide capital of the USA. The book is a stunningly accurate portrayal of a world that is often forgotten, ...

High Wire: The Precarious Financial Lives of American Families

3 reviews
Peter Gosselin

Basic Books, 2008

Gosselin explains all
High Wire takes a fresh, new look at the economic stresses and strains facing American families today. Gosselin's statistical analysis is thorough and convincing and is paired with thoughtful, heart-breaking stories of folks reaching for the American dream stopped short by increasing costs for college education, medical care, and retirement. It's a down to earth consideration that balances ...

Grace After Midnight: A Memoir

36 reviews
Felicia Pearson

Grand Central Publishing, 2007

She did the best job she could with the hand she was dealt.
A painfully honest but depressing look at what it is like to grow up under the worst conditions. The slum didn't grind her up but, until the wire, she caused grief for society. Help, to her, came from unexpected places and a wonderful set of foster parents. It is a story that we, who grew up in kindness and a clean environment filled with good role models, should read.

Fabulous Woven Jewelry: Plaiting, Coiling, Knotting, Looping & Twining with Fiber & Metal (Lark Jewelry Book)

16 reviews
Mary Hettmansperger

Lark Books, 2006

New way of thinking......
I am primarily a jewelry artist, and wanted to incorporate weaving techniques into my work. This book is amazing! I was fortunate enough to be able to take a class from Mary, and found that the illustrations and directions made for perfect "notes" from the class. Don't be intimidated by the techniques..... they're very simple and easy to follow. The trick is to practice the technique and ...

Positively Crochet!: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips

36 reviews
Mary Jane Hall

Krause Publications, 2007

A positive experience
I recieved this book as a gift. I love it. There are 3 fantastic tops all on my "to make" list! There are several creative and fun accessories. Mary Jane Hall uses a wide variety of fibres, and still gives enough information for the crocheter to make substitutions as desired. I am an avid crocheter, and have been for many years. It is a thrill to see designs with excellent shaping and drape, ...

Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever

4 reviews
Cynthia B. Wuller

Kalmbach, 2008

Useful!
I am admittedly the author's sister, but an avid jewelry hobbyist in my own right. The difference is that I am self-taught and my sister actually went to art school at one of the top-notch schools in the country where she learned about jewelry design (among other things). I mostly buy pre-made wire findings I need for making jewelry -- things like clasps and eye pins. But her book teaches how ...

The Wire in the Blood (Dr. Tony Hill and Carol Jordan Mysteries)

17 reviews
Val McDermid

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2002

This specific Edition
I agree with those above who praise Val in general and this book specifically. It is one of the best crime/mystery series that I have stumbled across. What I would like to focus on with this review though is what I think of this specific edition released in hard bound by Poisoned Pen Press. It is hard-bound wrapped in Red Morroccan Leather and marbled front and back boards and covered with a ...

Bent, Bound And Stitched: Collage, Cards And Jewelry With A Twist

1 review
Giuseppina Cirincione

North Light Books, 2008

loveloveLOVE it!
I was a big fan of the author's first book, "Collage Lost and Found", and I had the second on preorder from the minute I heard about it. Sequels can be tricky. I kind of expected this one to fall a little flatter than the first, since the first was so good. But I was wrong. Gleefully *wrong*. Where the first book was more about collage (go figure), this book has you use those skills ...

Guitar Electronics Understanding Wiring and Diagrams: Learn step by step how to completely wire your electric ...

24 reviews
T.A. Swike

CreateSpace, 2007

A great guide
This guide is very helpful and easy to use. It has pics and illustrations to help give some understanding to the task at hand, as well as a lot of useful information on how to get it done. I found it helpful after 5 minutes of reading time. Anyone who is looking to undertake the task of rewiring a guitar or just to learn a bit more about how it works, should read this!

All Wired Up: Wire Techniques for the Beadworker and Jewelry Maker (Beadwork How-To series)

39 reviews
Mark Lareau

Interweave Press, 2000

Just like he was in the room.
I took the class 'All Wired Up' and the book reflects not only his teaching style but the animation with which he shares these wonderful techniques and projects. Go for it! Buy the book and start creating!

Bead & Wire Art Jewelry: Techniques & Designs for all Skill Levels

23 reviews
J. Marsha Michler

Krause Publications, 2006

Wonderful Ideas for Wire Jewelry
This book contains many easy to complete projects with a ton of inspiring ideas for jewelry creations. I am just getting into wire working and this book is terrific.

The Wire: Truth Be Told

8 reviews
Rafael Alvarez

Pocket, 2004

Not an ordinary book, just like the show!
The book is really a piece of art from the cover to the epilogue. ] A black and white book, with colorful and imagefull pages in the middle and with a detachable cover! Nice one, huh? And there really are some interesting articles about the cast and crew of the show as well as a very long and in-depth prologue from the big man David Simon himself. And yet most pages are episode reviews ...

Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry and More (Getting Started series)

23 reviews
Linda Chandler, Christine Ritchey

Interweave Press, 2005

This book ROCKS!
I have been making and selling (a lot) of jewelry for the past year, however, I have yet to be able to learn how to make anything with wire. I've bought those useless "wigjigs", countless magazines, looked up instructions online but have been able to make not one thing. I was in the bookstore looking for ideas for beaded necklaces and I picked up this book. I immediately purchased it and ...

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