Step by Step Wire Jewelry 2015 Collection Download

Description

You’ll love this if:

• You want to take your jewelry making skills to the next level through fun and innovative projects
• You want new ideas for your wire jewelry designs from expert jewelry artists who can you give you guidance and tips
• You want a variety of projects that range from quick and easy to more advance and intricate

From statement cuffs and bracelets to vibrant chain maille earrings, delicate pendants to vintage-inspired brooches, experience the latest trends and inventive jewelry making designs from 2015 – all in just one digital download! Discover top-of-the-line tools from metalsmiths like Bill Fretz, and create designs from the 2015 Artists of the Year, Stacie Florer and Brenda Schweder. With more than 65 designs, you can advance your skills and refine your techniques in wire wrapping, wire weaving, chain maille, metal stamping, soldering, leather working, and so much more!

Here’s what you’ll find in each issue:

February/March 2015
Work with polymer clay and mix leather, fiber, and wire together in a fun bracelet project! Brenda Schweder and Stacie Florer give tips on how to make their beautiful wire projects, and you will learn how to metal stamp, rivet, and wire coil in 11 must-have jewelry projects.

April/May 2015
Spring into some of the hottest trends, such as leather with jewelry artist Melissa Cable and learn how to incorporate it into various jewelry pieces. Be inspired by nature and browse interesting bird-shaped beads for a whimsical project. Test your techniques with designs that use your chain maille and soldering skills, so you can build up your jewelry making foundation!

June/July 2015
Make a splash with your jewelry designs with projects such as “Nautilus Wrap” earrings and Heather Power’s inspiring seasonal necklace. Original and eclectic, your creativity will get a kick-start with 11 jewelry making projects.

August/September 2015
Want to work with chain maille but not sure how? This issue gives you creative jewelry projects that burst with color and looped rings! Let nature be your muse with the stylish Crystal Waterfall necklace, and enhance you wire-wrapping skills.

October/November 2015
Fall is bursting with beautiful colors, and now you can add them to your designs to spice up your wardrobe! Try something new with your jewelry making, whether it be working with fiber or vintage rhinestone buttons, your projects will signal to Mother Nature’s treasures, such as in Staci Egan’s earrings.

December 2015/January 2016
Whether you are looking for creative inspiration or something to keep you busy during the cold winter months, the Step By Step Wire December/January 2016 issue is chock full of alluring projects that will help build your wire-working repertoire. Explore everything from fold forming and metal stamping to intricate wire weaving, chain maille and more!