Step by Step Wire Jewelry

Subscribe to Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine
Sample projects or purchase wire projects

Advertising Info



Hot Wire and Bead Books from Interweave Press

Wire Style

101 Wire Earrings

Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping - Beading Book Cover

Beading Daily



Our other publications

Sign up for the Jewelry Artist e-Newsletter.

 

Spring 2009 Step by Step Wire
BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Spring 2009
Volume 5, Number  1

ON THE COVER:
Fleur Wirework Pendant by Catherine Nay, featured on page 36.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB at Beading Daily:

Stud Earrings
Stud Earrings
by Jeanette Blix Ryan

Online at BeadingDaily.com
for a limited time.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

Perfect Finish to Viking Knit
The Perfect Finish to Viking Knit
by Kathleen Pierce

Online at BeadingDaily.com
for a limited time.

Photo 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 Spring 2009

6

off the wire
by Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief

7

wire, fire, and a bypass strategy
by Connie Fox

9

affordable alchemy
Exploring less expensive ways to add creativity.
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

12

wire macramé bracelet
Updating a classic.
by Tina Holden

15

convertible steampunk necklace
The wire version of a hot trend.
by Debra Gray-Wurz

20

swirls & whirls
Hammered link bracelet.
by Pepper Mentz

 

23

Two-Toned Turkish Bracelettwo-toned turkish bracelet
Chunky round maille.
by Joyce Tromp


26

copper duet bracelet
Harmonize copper and silver beads with a double-coiled piece.
by Sharilyn Miller

30

Suspended Bonsai Pendantsuspended bonsai
Silver wire and glass tree pendant.
by Bobby Johnston

33

Wonder Ringswonder rings
Thick wire complements colorful lampwork beads.
by Cassie Donlen

36

fleur wirework pendant
Craft wire paired with brass, glass flowers, and crystals.
by Catherine Nay


39

See Lantern Necklacesee lantern necklace
Embellish a ceramic pendant with wire and a stamped component.
by Gaea Cannaday

44

Nicole Wire Earringsnicole earrings
Coiled and spiraled, with colorful wrapped briolettes.
by Susan Olivo


47

wire basics

48

wire works
A gallery of original designs

50

daisy bracelets
Wire wrap a snapset with a faceted stone.
by Jackie Koppany

53

Leather Loopsleather loops
Wire wrap a funky leather bracelet.
by Jodi L. Bombardier

56

rainforest silver bracelet
Two-by-two triangles paired with turquoise beads.
by Phyllis Adams

60

product news
by Sara E. Graham, Assistant Editor

66

5-Minute Jewelry: aqua waters
Daring Squiggle Pendant.
by Jennifer Judd

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

62

Classifieds

65

Advertisers' Index

Photos by Jim Lawson

Have a comment?
Whether it's a compliment or complaint, we welcome all reader responses. We can be reached through our Web site: www.stepbystepwire.com, by email at sbswire@interweave.com (type "Wire comments" in the subject line), or by snail mail to our new offices at 300 Chesterfield Parkway, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355. Please send it Attn: Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Step by Step Wire Jewelry Back Issues

Choose from 2 Exciting Offers!
YES! Send me my FREE trial issue of Step by Step Wire. I'll get a one-year subscription (6 issues) for only $22.95 —that's a savings of 36% off the newsstand price! If I'm not completely satisfied, I can keep my FREE issue and return the bill marked "cancel" and owe nothing.

Just fill out the form below—it’s Risk Free!
Add $7/year for Canadian postage; For International add $12/year.
Payment must accompany international orders, U.S. funds only.
First Name Last Name  
 
Street 1 Street 2  
 
City  State   
 
Zip  Country   
 
E-mail    
 
TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION

Pay nothing now
 

FREE Bonus Issue!

PAY NOW AND SAVE! Add a 7th issue to your subscription for only $22.95—that's over 45% off the newsstand price!

© 2010 Step by Step Wire Jewelry & Interweave

back issues | projects
contact our webmaster | contact our editors | subscribe | subscription customer service