Making Designer Bead & Wire Jewelry by Tammy Powley

I like just about every craft under the sun, but I think I would have to say I like jewelry making best. Mostly because it is really fast and no stress. You generally can keep redoing something until you get it just the way you like it.

Case in point- This super cool Triple Loop wire work from the book:

Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry:
Techniques for Unique Designs and Handmade Findings

by
Tammy Powley

Few jewelry books on the market emphasize the importance of the design relationship between beads, wire, and jewelry findings—the "nuts and bolts" of any piece. This book shows not only how to design and build your own spectacular jewelry out of beads and wire but how to design and create your own findings as well.

Most jewelry making books are geared for the beginner and provide little information for intermediate to advanced jewelry makers. Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry contains illustrated how-to techniques, full-color project photos, project instructions, and numerous tips that enhance the styles and skills presented. Intermediate and advanced jewelry makers will learn new techniques for creating signature elements for their designs, while beginners will get a handle on honing their skills.

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So inspired by this beautiful design and the killer how-to instructions here's what I came up with:

I varied the size of my loops by making the wraps around the needle nose pliers at different points on the tip. I based the diameter of the loops on the size of the bead.

So grab yourself a great book like this one or others by Tammy and make yourself something fabulous!

About the Author:

Tammy Powley is a jeweler, teacher, and writer. She is the author of Rockport’s Making Designer Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry (2003), a frequent contributor to Jewelry Crafts magazine, and the host and manager of About.com’s jewelry-making website for which she writes regular columns. She resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Comments

[Tammy]

Thank you for the wonderful write up on the book. It is so nice to see when someone "gets" what I was going for in a book concept.