Introduction

Chapter 1: Tools and Techniques
      Tools
      Materials
      Basic Techniques

Chapter 2: Rings and Things
      Squiggle Ring – Squiggles of wire, achieved simply by bending the wire around your pliers, make up the top of this modern looking ring.

      Framed-bead Key Ring – This project is perfect for highlighting a single, beautiful bead. 

      Curly-wurly Brooch – Great for beginners, all you have to do is thread lengths of contrasting-colored wire onto a ready-made pin back and spiral the ends.

      Scarf Ring – A really fun way to hold a scarf in place, it can also be used as a belt  buckle or to secure a beach sarong. 

Chapter 3: Decorative Chainmaking
      Bubble-chain Bracelet – This charming bracelet is constructed from “bubbles” of silver wire, made by coiling the wire around the tip of your pliers

      Eyeglasses Chain – If you’re continually putting your glasses down and forgetting where you’ve left them, this is the project for you.

      Looped Bead Earrings – These earrings can be made in various sizes simply by altering the length of the wire spirals and the size of the bead in the center.

      Stick-twist Chain – This delicate-looking chain, with alternating twists of gold and silver wire, suits being created as a long piece, as the twisted units extend and stretch out without much articulation.

      Daisy Chain Bracelet – Definitely a design for the young at heart, this daisy chain looks fantastic in vibrant colors such as fuchsia or turquoise.

Chapter 4: Chokers and Necklaces
      Spiral Choker – Vibrant turquoise and green wires, reminiscent of peacock feathers, are twisted together to form the ring of this choker, with spirals of the same colors            creating the centerpiece.

      Vintage Choker – With its use of black beads and wire, this choker harks back to the very early years of the nineteenth century.

      Waterfall Chain Necklace – This is a great recycling project—a design that enables you to use up tiny lengths of broken silver chain.

      Beaded Cross – Threaded onto velvet or organza ribbon, these contemporary beaded crosses make a stunning fashion statement.

Chapter 5: Seasonal Styles
      Springtime Spiral Necklace – In this striking design, a light-green focal bead is enclosed in a cone-shaped “cage” of wire, extending out to new growth.

      Summer Seashell Necklace – With its pale, sun-bleached colors, this casual corded necklace has a lovely summery feel—the perfect way to show off a light tan.

      Falling Leaves Necklace – Beaded leaves in autumnal shades of copper and bronze form the centerpiece of this stylish necklace.

      Winter Frost Necklace – Made up of clear glass beads and crystal, it can be worn with any outfit and will suit both young and old.

Chapter 6: Charm Designs
      Hieroglyphic Charm Necklace – Use any wiggly wire pattern to create the “hieroglyphics” on this necklace.

      Belly Dancer’s Bracelet – Dangling silver and gold decorations give this bracelet an exotic flavor.

      Cascade Ring – This is primarily a “party” ring, something for the girl who has everything.

      Bead Charm Necklace – This is a great piece for beginners as it gives you the chance to practice many different ways of threading beads and connecting different elements together.

Chapter 7: Classic Jewelry
      Indian Spice Necklace – This necklace was inspires by the delicate filigree work that is characteristic of traditional Indian jewelry.

      Far Eastern Promise – With its simple curves, reminiscent of temple roofs and Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, this necklace has a distinct flavor of the Orient.

      African Dream – The wood and bone beads are reminders of the wonderful traditional carvings while the copper wire mimics the dusty red earth of the African plains.

      Aztec Tree of Life Necklace – This turquoise and gold necklace was inspired by the ancient Aztec civilization who were renowned for the production of vivid precious-stone mosaics.

Glossary

Suppliers

Index

Acknowledgements