Weave Wrap Coil

weave wrap coil

creating ar tisan wire jewelry

jodi bombardier

contents Vintage Flower Rings

introduction fundamentals of wire tools techniques

projects

beginner diamond pendant green amethyst earrings all knotted up ring ocean waves bracelet kokopelli earrings bow tie ring basket weave cuff caesar’s scrolls bracelet swan earrings

Autumn Leaf Bracelet

Kokopelli Earrings

intermediate

Ocean Waves Bracelet

advanced

sublime dreams bracelet

copper and silver ring

coiled heart necklace

venetian hill tribe bracelet

vintage flower ring

evolution ring

capped mother of pearl ring

illusion cuff

venetian windows bracelet

autumn leaf bracelet

woven hook

melonia’s cross

abby’s earrings

key to my steampunk heart

ribbon cuff grecian urn pendant

acknowledgments about the author resources index

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beginner intermediate challenge

sublime dreams bracelet

This beautiful bracelet features swirling, twisting coils that outline the stars of the show, a handful of unique lampworked beads.

Materials

tools

techniques used

5 Thai silver 12mm hexagon beads

Nylon-jaw wire-straightening pliers

Coiling

2 turquoise/white/brown/ bronze 8mm lampworked rondelle beads

Flush cutters

2 turquoise/white/brown/ bronze 16 mm lampworked round beads

Round-nose pliers

13" of sterling silver 16-gauge dead-soft wire

Needle-nose pliers

Spiral hook

finished size

Bracelet mandrel (optional)

6"

Silver Black or liver of sulfur and steel wool (optional)

3' of sterling silver 18-gauge dead-soft wire 20' of sterling silver 26-gauge dead-soft wire Lampworked beads by Becky of Becklin Beads

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beginner intermediate challenge

green amethyst earrings

Inspired by the fleur-de-lis, this looped and coiled earring design is simple, yet sophisticated.

materials

tools

techniques used

2 green amethyst 10mm briolettes

Nylon-jaw wire-straightening pliers

Coiling

9" of sterling silver 16-gauge dead-soft wire

Flush cutters

finished size

4' of sterling silver 26-gauge dead-soft wire 2 sterling silver ear wires

Ruler

7¼"

Permanent marker Round-nose pliers 6mm mandrel or ballpoint pen Silver Black or liver of sulfur and steel wool (optional)

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create one-of-a-kind wire jewelry! Looking for new ways to manipulate wire jewelry? Weave, Wrap, Coil showcases a variety of techniques, including weaving, coiling, wrapping, texturing, and forging, and offers new ideas for creating truly amazing combinations with both silver and copper wire. Inside you’ll discover: * b asic techniques as well as beginning cold metalwork tips  5 contemporary and dazzling projects, from bracelets and * 2 necklaces to pendants, cuffs, and rings * Detailed step-by-step photography and illustrations Designer Jodi Bombadier emphasizes wire weaving as a signature technique. She encourages you to use a variety of materials, such as beads and stones, to showcase the gorgeous details of your wire pieces. Perfect for new and experienced wireworkers alike, Weave, Wrap, Coil groups projects by level of difficulty, with each level utilizing three to four of the important techniques.

jodi bombardier is a self-taught jewelry designer who discovered wire wrapping in 2005. She is a regular contributor to Stepby-Step Wire Jewelry, and she sells her jewelry in boutiques throughout Arizona and Utah. Bombadier owns Jewels By Jules, a unique hand­ crafted jewelry line. Both her website, Jewels-By-Jules.com, and her blog, Online-Wire-Wrapping-Instructions.com, offer tutorials. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Paperback, 8½ x 9, 128 pages ISBN 978-1-59668-200-9 $22.95, Available in December 2010

Top to bottom: Capped Onyx Ring, Jetson (variation), Vintage Flower Ring