Mastering Wirework Jewelry: 15 Intricate Designs to Create

Generously illustrated with beautiful photographs alongside in-depth, easy to follow instructions. Rachel Norris is hugely talented, both as an artist and as a teacher. This book will be a valuable resource, with both basic information for beginners; listing tools, materials, basic techniques, etc. and as a source of inspiration for the more experienced. I can already see how elements from Rachel's designs could be used as a basis for new ideas. Definitely a book to get the creative juices flowing!

If you are going to buy a book this is a MUST! Fantastic designs, Rachel has very comprehensive easily understood instructions including copious amounts of pictures that also goes along with the step by step instructions. Beginners to advance jewellery makers can make these designs. I would highly recommend you get Rachel's DVDs from her FB page or JewelleryMaker. You can also watch Rachel on YouTube....a must to see her other works of art. This is the best jewellery book EVER!

This book is amazing and a must for anyone wanting to learn this art,the pictures and explanations are so clear and though the designs are so complex Rachel explains it in such detail that you can achieve these lovely designs yourself. I have all her dvds and this book is like the jewel in the crown. Great value for money if you only buy one wirework book I totally recommend you buy this one.

Lovely book. Easy to follow. Good illustrations and variety of projects

very educational. much can be learned from this book

If you love making wirework jewellery this is a fantastic book to own. The step by step instructions for each project are written very clearly with plenty of clear photographs of the steps along the way. Each piece is beautiful and detailed and Rachel's considerable experience and expertise shines through. I love it!

I’ve waited ages to get this book ⭐️⭐️ If I never get to the point where I can do any of the sophisticated book. I don’t care I’ve watched her on Jewellery Maker so many times she intrigues me, description and explaination so brilliant. Rachel Norris is a wonderful designer. If all I ever manage to do is read it and look at the pictures I’ll be very happy 😊

Haven't done anything yet. But it looks interesting xx

Dopo una breve introduzione teorica sulla tecnica wire, l’autore propone una serie di interessanti progetti creativi la cui realizzazione viene spiegata passo passo con l’ausilio di immagini e didascalie. Dato l’alto livello dei progetti proposti, per andare incontro ai neofiti sarebbe stato utile corredare il libro di video esplicativi su DVD o online su YouTube, cosa oggi non così complicata da realizzare. Inoltre, per facilitare il reperimento del materiale occorrente per la realizzazione di ciascun singolo progetto creativo e risparmiare anche tempo e denaro, sarebbero stati utili dei kit predisposti acquistabili anche separatamente. I progetti creativi presentati nel libro a me sono piaciuti molto. Al momento ne sto realizzando uno, ma sono in standby perché mi mancano delle pietre/perline necessarie che sto ancora cercando online. In definitiva consiglio l’acquisto di questo libro a tutti gli appassionati del genere.

Super genaue Anleitung von Drahtfiguren. Leicht zum Nachmachen.

Livre reçu dans les temps indiqués, emballage correcte qui l'a bien protégé. Quant au contenu : modèles très intéressants, originaux, chaque étape est détaillée en photo, bravo. Personnellement je trouve certaines créations un peu chargées, mais ce n'est qu'une question de goût. Les techniques bien expliquées me permettront de les adapter à mes propres créations. Bref, un beau livre pour les adeptes de wire-wrapping.

Very intricate work but I enjoy a challenge with step by step instructions I’m looking forward to seeing what happens

My book arrived this morning, and I am very pleased. First off, this is a BIG book. For reference, I consider myself and experienced, intermediate level wire worker. Like most wire work books, this starts off with a sections addressing the tools used, and instructions on basic techniques. Jump rings, coils, coiled coils, spirals, wrapped loops and more. The meat of the book is the 15 designs. And trust me, it is meaty in a good way. Each of the 15 designs is broken down into small steps with photographs to show each step. The moth shown on the cover is illustrated in 77 written steps and a photo for each step. No worries about crowding on the page, the pictures are clear and the picture and instructions are large enough, and have enough space between each step. So if you follow pictures, or follow written instructions, or some of both, this book seems to cover the bases. Most of the designs are of an animals (owl, fish, dolphin, lion, gecko, elephant, moth, cat, horse, butterfly, seahorse) but there is also a daisy, leaves, and two styles of angles. Each incorporates wire and bead elements. In some it is a cabochon, in others stone beads, or pearls. There are a variety of techniques and materials used, so that each piece is unique. Some earthy (the owl), some ethereal (angels)...and a range in between. I think as a collective this book offers very specific directions to make each one, but it also offers the ability to learn the process to create your own designs, along with inspirations and ideas that can be adapted in other projects. For example, there is a wire woven cabochon with a butterfly and a lovely unique bail. I would use the instructions for the cab enclosure and bail, omit the butterfly in the middle, because I have a request from a friend for a dragonfly, which I would design myself (dragonfly not in the book), which would pair nicely with the cab and bail for the butterfly. And then make another, with no butterfly or dragonfly, just to show off a beautiful stone cabochon. At the end, are pages with templates for each of the designs. Now my only problem is, which one do I make first?