Wire Wrapping Stones & Beads, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Wire Wrapping

Wire Wrapping Stones & Beads, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Wire Wrapping

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Working with wire has endless possibilities. The techniques shown in this book are a beginner's guide to making pendants and bead links. Use them to make a simple pendant to hang on a cord or chain or string them into a necklace with your favorite beads. Choose the right stone and you can even make holiday ornaments and sun catchers with wrapping techniques. Combine your wire bead links with other beading techniques as well to come up with all kinds of original combinations. Small versions can even become earrings. The book was written for the very beginner, that person who comes in off the beach and says "I found a great rock; what can I do with it?" It guides you through selection of tools and wire as well as choosing the best techniques for different shapes of stones. Techniques covered include making a link or pendant from a bead, wrapping free form stones of irregular shape, and wrapping coins and cabochons.