Totally Twisted: Innovative Wirework & Art Glass Jewelry - Softcover

Bogert, Kerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596681683 ISBN 13: 9781596681682

Publisher: Interweave, 2010

Synopsis

Wireworking is one of the hottest trends in jewelry, but all-wire jewelry can be monochromatic and the cost of silver may put all-silver-wire jewelry out of the reach of many. Wire and lampwork artist Kerry Bogert creates her signature colorful wire jewelry by combining sterling silver and colored wire with glass beads to add a pop of color in designs from elegant to whimsical.

Although in the past colored wire has been considered less sophisticated, Totally Twisted shows you how to use colored wire for a high-end look. In addition to her signature lampwork beads, Kerry uses Czech and other glass beads to show how glass and wire can be combined to great effect.

Accompanying the designs for earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, Totally Twisted includes wirework tips and tricks to make wirework easier and more successful. Learn how to make your own clasps and wire components along with techniques from coiling to wire wrapping all shown in clear step-by-step photography. A master of color in jewelry, Kerry also shares her design tips for exploring color in jewelry design, plus gives project variation ideas to show how changing the colors in the same design can completely transform a piece.

About this title

About the Author

Kerry Bogert is a self-taught artist and teacher who sells her lampwork beads and jewelry online at kabsconcepts.com. Kerry's work has been published in numerous magazines as well as in the books Wire Style, Chain Style and 101 Wire Earrings (all from Interweave). She lives in Webster, New York.

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Readers will learn All about wire types, including how to select the proper gauge and hardness for the best project results; plus useful tips and tricks to make wirework faster and easier How to create head pins, wrapped loops, spirals, coils, and wire beads, plus how to make "S" clasps, basic hooks, toggle clasps, easy ear wires, and much more The basics of glass beads, tools, and materials and how to incorporate wire as an accent or main design element Color theory and how to create pleasing color palettes How to make 25 innovative designs for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants

Edition details

• Publisher: Interweave
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596681683
• ISBN 13: 9781596681682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144