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Winter 2006BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Summer Preview 2008
Volume 4, Number 2

ON THE COVER:
Summer Garden Bracelet by Cassie Donlen, featured on page 23. Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB:

Floating Crystal Cube Necklace Floating Crystal Cube Necklace

Butterfly Pendant by Carolyn Baum.

Round in Circles Earrings by Nicola Ryan.


Photos by Jim Lawson.

Skill Levels:
 
Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.


Beginner/Intermediate:
Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.


Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.


Intermediate/Advanced:
A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.


Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.

Inside Step by Step Wire Jewelry Summer Preview 2008

6

Off the Wire
By Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief

7

Beyond Technique
by Connie Fox

8

In Our Mailbox

9

New Tools
From the simple to the complex, cool items that will expand your skills.
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

13

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceIvy League Pendant
Brilliantly beaded wire pendant.
by Maz Simpson

17

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceBe Steel My Heart
Romantic hearts with an industrial look.
By Sharilyn Miller

20

Wire Wrapped Titanium PendantCircle Game
Copper and stone cuff.
By Aimee Koester

23

Summer Garden Bracelet
Lampwork beads join forces with fused rings.
By Cassie Donlen


26

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceBlack Diamond Ear Cuffs
No piercing required!
By Donna Zimmer

29

Silver Threads
A simply stunning set.
By Karen Galbraith

32

Vintage Lace in Rings
Ornate weave using sterling, yellow gold, and rose gold rings.
By Sue Ripsch

36

Wire Works
A gallery of original designs

38

A Fish Story
Wired pendant inspired by the sea.
By Sally Stevens

41

Wire Basics

42

Simple Swirl Earrings
One earring Ñ one piece of wire.
By Faith Oriold

45

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceRound in Circles
Coiled round links set off round lampwork beads.
By Nicola Ryan

50

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceThree Industrial Chains
Techniques to enhance a classic chain.
By Lisa Niven Kelly

54

Ocean Wave Necklace & Diamond Wave Bracelet
Two freeform designs using a WigJig.
By Lilian Chen

58

Media Review

60

Product News
By Sara Graham, Assistant Editor

66

5-Minute Jewelry
Bluebell Drops
By Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief

   

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