Wrapped Hoop Necklace. Wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd

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3 Table of Contents Introduction {6} Tools and Materials {8} Techniques {10} Wrapped and hammered {22} Wrapped hoop necklace {24} Wired cuff {26} Caged pebbles {28} Wrapped drop stone earrings {32} Black annealed wire bead necklace {34} Copper and stone chip necklace {38} Three peas in a pod {42} Flower Earring {44} Suspended coral beads {48} Twisted and linked {52} Twisted aluminum bracelet {54} Copper link bracelet {58} Jig Link necklace {60} Antique brass beaded wrapped links {64} Stretch rubber o-ring bracelet {70} Flight of Fancy {72} Double loop earrings {78} Knitted, crocheted and knotted {80} Crochet necklace {82} Knitted stretch bracelet {88} Macramé bracelet {92} Felt bead bracelet {94} Birds nest pendant {96} Crochet circle earrings {98} Coiled and Spiraled {102} Brown wire spiraled ceramic bracele {104} Silver Spring clasp glass charm bracelet {108} Coiled bead bangle {110} Peace earrings {112} Ice blue and silver coiled bangle {114} Spiraled resin bracelet {116} Glass Flower ring {120} Glass cane ring {122} Coiled bead earrings {124} Resources {126} Index {127} 3

The wire forms both the connection and a decorative framework for the beads.

4 Wired Cuff Everyone who sees this cuff picks it up for a closer look. Tucked inside the wire wraps are a bright mix of colored stone beads. The perfect beginner wire project, beads are simply strung onto the wire is then wrapped around a blank cuff. The wire forms both the connection and a decorative framework for the beads. Materials Silver cuff blank 22-gauge silver-colored copper wire 6mm round pink jade beads 6mm round purple stone beads 11mm x 11mm flat square faceted green stone bead yellow and orange stone chips 10 mm round turquoise beads Aleene s Jewelry and Metal glue Tools Flush cutters Round nose pliers Finished wrapped area 5" (13cm) Wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd

1 Cut a 1½ yard (1.5m) piece of 22 gauge silver wire. String your focal point bead onto one end of the wire and slid it to the middle of the wire.

2 Wrap both wire ends a second time around the cuff so that there is just a plain wire on each side of the focal bead.

3 String a single round or chip bead onto the active wire end. Slide the bead down the wire so that it rests against the cuff.

Continue tightly wrapping beads onto one side cuff marking each bead addition with a plain wire wrap. Leave the last quarter of the cuff uncovered, and let the wire end hang.

5 1 Cut a 1½ yard (1.5m) piece of 22 gauge silver wire. String your focal point bead onto one end of the wire and slid it to the middle of the wire. Position the bead over the center front of the cuff, tightly wrap each wire end around the back of the cuff. 2 Wrap both wire ends a second time around the cuff so that there is just a plain wire on each side of the focal bead. From here on out you ll work with one wire end, let the other end hang down until you re ready to complete the other side of your cuff. 3 String a single round or chip bead onto the active wire end. Slide the bead down the wire so that it rests against the cuff. Tightly wrap the wire around the back of the cuff and then make an additional plain wire wrap. Continue tightly wrapping beads onto one side cuff marking each bead addition with a plain wire wrap. Leave the last quarter of the cuff uncovered, and let the wire end hang. Pick up the wire on the other side of the focal beads and repeat the process to string and wrap beads to the other side of the cuff. Line up your stopping point with the other side end with a plain wrap. 4 Working with one end at a time, use the wire ends to over-wrap the beads to the cuff. This simply means make a web of repeated wraps over the attached beads while moving the wire from one side of the cuff to the other. TIP * To ensure good balance, carefully distribute colors, shapes and sizes of the beads across the front of the cuff. Try to avoid positioning the same kinds of beads alongside each other. 5

6 Gallery Twisted Aluminum Bracelet Peace Earrings Birds Nest Pendant Wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd

7 Knitted Stretch Bracelet Macramé Bracelet 7

wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects and a complete basic techniques section that will have readers excited about the numerous ways of using wire in their jewelry

Each chapter will include detailed instructions and step-by-step photos for each project.

shaping. Author with a style readers love: Heidi Boyd is a favorite for jewelry; her titles include Simply Beautiful Beading, Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry and Simply Beaded Bliss.

8 wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects and a complete basic techniques section that will have readers excited about the numerous ways of using wire in their jewelry projects. Best selling author Heidi Boyd brings her sensible instruction and beautiful design skills to wire jewelry. Each chapter will include detailed instructions and step-by-step photos for each project. * * * Unique techniques: Introduces traditional wire techniques, but also some new methodss, not typically found in wirejewelry books, such as using a knitting spool, creating cages and flower shaping. Author with a style readers love: Heidi Boyd is a favorite for jewelry; her titles include Simply Beautiful Beading, Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry and Simply Beaded Bliss. Nice range of complexity: Enthusiasts of all skill levels will appreciate the detailed instructions and sophisticated designs. about the author Heidi is the author of eleven North Light books, most notably the Simply Beautiful series. She has a degree in fine art, and her goal is to make sophisticated design approachable and easy for all. Her work has been featured most recently in Stitch magazine, in Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts, and in Amos Crafts n Things. She and her family enjoy the natural beauty of Midcoast Maine. ISBN ISBN x UPC EAN an imprint of SRN...Z6886 F+W Media, Inc. Category...Crafts/Jewelry Price...US $24.99, CAN $29.99 Trim w x h Page count Binding...paperback Publication month...oct Word count... 15,000 # of color illustrations # of b/w illustrations...10 Interior color...4c Wired Beautiful by Heidi Boyd

Wire Crochet looks complicated, but get ready! It s much easier than it looks!

Wire Crochet looks complicated, but get ready! It s much easier than it looks! Step One: The first thing you need to do it gather up your supplies: One spool of 28 gauge wire, silver or another color.