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NEW 2 Beading Flex Wire Wrapping Beading Books

This is a new set of two great books on making bead jewelry.

How to Make Wire Jewelry - Simple But Elegant
by Fern Jenkins and Viola Thrasher

30 pages, includes illustrations and B&W and color photographs, paperback, 11" x 8 1/4".

Have you wanted to get into the fascinating craft of jewelry making, but felt it was too complicated? Many craftsmen enjoy creating with metal sheet, wire, and solder; or working with casting equipment. However, there are those who would prefer a simpler approach, requiring a minimum of equipment, tools and supplies.

If you are one of the latter, working with square, gold-filled wire may be the answer. An array of beautiful items is fashioned from this material. As can be seen, many intricate designs are possible, yet the technique is easily learned. Better yet, only a small assortment of simple, inexpensive tools is required.

You can actually do this work in the living room while watching television! Making jewelry with square wire is a relaxing, absorbing pastime that anyone can enjoy. Follow it as a hobby, make gifts or even go into a part-time business. You'll find that the possibilities are practically unlimited.

Contents:

• Getting Started
• Let's Make A Pin
• Pendants, Chains and Necklaces
• Rings
• Bracelets
• Earrings
• Recipes (Potpourri of ideas)

Fiber-Wire Beads & Jewelry
by Lisa Vann

128 pages, includes B&W photographs, paperback, 11" x 8 3/4".

This book by an accomplished metalsmith describes how to make fiber-wire, a combination of metal wire and fiber, and use it for beads and jewelry. The book tells you what materials you'll need to create these unique items and teaches the basic techniques for creating "wibers" (the term the author created for her fiber-wire technique). The book also gives instructions on how the craft 29 different items with fiber-wire.

Topics covered by this book:

• Basic techiniques
• Twisted fiber and wire beads and jewelry
• Glued and trapped creations
• Crocheted creations
• Simple wound creations