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Winter 2006BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Spring 2008
Volume 4, Number 1

ON THE COVER:
Colorful Foxtail Necklace by Donna P. Ryan-Kocun, featured on page 34. Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB:
Jump ring making tutorial by Howard Siegel.

Ring-a-ding Ring by Martha Umberger.

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 Spring 2008

6

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

7

Classroom Magic for Wire Wizards
by Connie Fox

9

Color Forms
Playing with color in jewelry design.
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

12

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceFloating Crystal Cube Necklace
A chain maille weave captures cool crystals.
by Joyce Tromp

16

Three Elements Necklace
A piece combining wire, movement, and color!
By Kate Gerner

18

Wire Wrapped Titanium PendantSpiral Wire Wrapped Titanium Pendant
ÒSpace-ageÓ material glows as a focal piece.
By Holly Gage

22

Timeless Turquoise and Elegant Onyx
Wire wrap and wire weaving Ñ a delicious combination.
By Carol Dean Naukam


27

Zig Zag SuiteZig Then Zag Suite
Swarovski¨ bicones create an intriguing pattern with copper headpins.
By Lori Steger

30

Whimsical Wire Earrings
Modern mobiles from square wire and briolettes.
By Kathleen Urban

34

Colorful Foxtail Necklace
A twist on chain maille using large anodized rings.
By Donna P. Ryan-Kocun

36

Coin & Silver Swirls Bracelet
Freshwater pearls complement silver swirls.
By Monica Sargeant

40

Wire Wrapped RingsRing-a-Ding Rings
Basic wire wrap Ñ take 2.
By Martha Umberger

44

Chinese Stretched Knot Chain
Expand your chain making skills.
By Howard Siegel

47

Wire Basics

48

Intricate Woven Wire Earrings
Combining freeform design and weaving.
By Lisa Newton

52

Wire Works
A gallery of original designs

54

Spiral S ChainTwisted Spiral S Chain
Add handmade chain to your repertoire.
By Lisa Niven Kelly

57

Simply Charming
Wear your charms where everyone can see them.
By Colleen McGraw

59

Media Review

62

Product News
By Sara Graham, Assistant Editor

66

5-Minute Jewelry
Coily Colored Jump Ring Chain.
By Sara E. Graham, Assistant Editor

   

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