Wire Jewelry Visual Quick Tips
This portable, spiral-bound reference book includes all of the wire jewelry making step-outs from Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading, plus a collection of new, slightly more elaborate techniques. It's affordable, easy to take with you anywhere, doesn't take up much space, and makes a great reference book for your jewelry making library.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ~ Jewelry Making Wire
- Types of Jewelry Wire
- Jewelry Wire Metals
- Wire Shape
- Wire Gauge
- Wire Temper
- Wire Finishes and Treatments
- Wire Care
Chapter 2 ~ Wirework Tools
- Pliers
- Wire Cutters
- Hammers
- Bench Blocks and Bench Pins
- Mandrels
- Wire Jigs
- Wire-Twisting Tools
- Jeweler's Saw
- Needle Files
- Measuring Tools
Chapter 3 ~ Safety, Storage, and Organization
- Safety Equipment
- Ergonomics and Comfort
- Wire Storage
- Tool Storage
Chapter 4 ~ Basic Wirework
- Make and Use Jump Rings
- Hammer Jump Rings
- Make Head Pins
- Make Eye Pins
- Create Wire-and-Bead Drops
- Create Wire-and-Bead Links
- Connect Wire-and-Bead Links
- Make Basic Wire Clasps
- Make Ear Wires
Chapter 5 ~ More Advanced Techniques
- Make a Wrapped Briolette Drop
- Twist Wire
- Use Coiled Wraps
- Wrap Beads within a Wire Frame
- Wrap Beads onto a Wire Frame
- Make aWire Finger Ring
- Weave with the Herringbone Wrap
- More Advanced Wire Clasps
Chapter 6 ~ Wire Chains
- Make a Double Jump Ring Chain
- Make a Double Wrapped Loop Chain
- Make an "S" Hook Chain
- Construction a Double Spiral Chain
- Weave the Byzantine Chain
Chapter 7 ~ Using a Wire Jig
- Basic Technique
- Make Connectors Using a Jig
- Form Ear Wire Using a Jig
- Wire Jig Patterns
Appendix: References and Resources
- American Wire Gauge Chart
- Coils-per-Inch Reference Charts
- Byzantine Jump Ring Size Chart
- Millimeter and Inch Conversions
- Oxidization Methods
- Polishing Techniques
- Resources