Making Copper Wire Earrings: More Than 150 Wire-Wrapped Designs

by Lora S. Irish

Overview

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best-selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create over 150 stylish DIY earring designs. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and helpful tips and tricks, you’ll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details! Author and internationally known artist Lora Irish has written several books on many types of art forms, including woodcarving, pyrography, craft pattern books, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497100152
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/10/2020
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	618,479
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Building Blocks

Chapter 1 Materials and Tools 6

Wire 7

Tools 10

Beads 19

Chapter 2 Wireworking Basics 20

Anatomy of an Earring 20

How to Create the 14 Basic Bends 22

Combining Basic Bends to Make Wirework Links 31

Wire-Wrapping Basics 35

Bead Links and Dangles 40

Endless Variations on One Wirework Link 44

Chapter 3 Making Earring Hooks 45

Gallery of Handmade Hooks 47

Creating Basic Earring Hooks 51

Attaching the Earring Hooks 53

All-in-One Earring Designs 54

Part 2 Projects

Chapter 4 Step-by-Step Projects 55

Simple Swirl 56

Dangling Rubies 61

Turquoise Dream 66

Lavender Lace 69

Chunky Chains 73

Chapter 5 Quick-Start Projects 76

Dangles 77

Chains 82

Coils 88

Hoops 93

Closed Loops 105

D-Rings 109

Curves 112

U-Bends 122

Multiple U-Bends 130

Spirals 138

Hearts 147

Teardrops 153

About the Author 159

Index 160

Editorial Reviews

A fantastic resource for anyone who wants to try their hand at creating with wire. 

Managing Editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist Karla Rosenbusch