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Summer 2008 Step by Step Wire
BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Summer 2008
Volume 4, Number  3

ON THE COVER:
Beaded Victorian Earrings by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong,
featured on page 29.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB at Beading Daily:

Fireflies Twisted Branches Necklace

Fireflies by Char Jorgensen.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

Twisted Branches Necklace by Karey Grant.

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 Summer 2008

6

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

7

Designing Success
by Connie Fox

9

Now That's Non-Traditional!
Ways to incorporate less expensive materials to make stunning jewelry.
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

12

Heart Strings Necklace
Loose coil links and lampwork beads.
by Cindy Wimmer

15

Kumihimo Crystal BraceletKumihimo Crystal Bracelet
Wire woven braids from a disk.
by Vanessa Blevins

18

A Little Math = A Lot of Success in Chain Maille
Understanding Aspect Ratio.
by Karen Hung

 

20

Aura Weave Earrings
Bright crystals add sparkle to a special weave.
by Michael Blanchard


23

Pararose Chain
Two styles of chain maille combined with lampwork.
by Katie Gerner

26

Inversian Earrings
Putting a new spin on a Persian weave.
by Melissa Senetar, Ph.D.

29

Beaded Victorian Earrings
Elegantly wrapped earrings, highlighted with CZ stones.
by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong

32

Filigree Flair Ring
Embellish a wrapped ring with filigree and crystals.
by Gina Galli


36

Shell Brooch
A colorful reminder of summer days.
by Linda Jones

40

Doorknocker BraceletDoorknocker Bracelet
Luscious and large wired lampwork charms.
by Rona Horn


44

Queen of SpadesQueen of Spades
Oxidized, woven pendant.
by Lisa Newton

48

Wire Works
A gallery of original designs

50

Scroll Gate Chain NecklaceScroll Gate Chain
Inspired by classic architecture.
by Lisa Niven Kelly

54

To Be Shore Bangle
Silver and lampwork inspired by the sea.
by Claire Derosa

56

Floating Crystal Cube NecklaceNeedle Lace Caged Pendant
Delicate weaves capture a stone.
by Delia Stone

59

Wire Basics

60

Starfish Gems EarringsStarfish Gems
Sexy summertime earrings.
by Denise Perry

62

Product News
BY Sara E. Graham, Assistant Editor

64

Media Reviews

64

5-Minute Jewelry
Funky Linked Bangle
BY Sara Graham, Assistant Editor

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

69

Classifieds

72

Advertisers' Index


Photos by Jim Lawson

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