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Winter 2009 Step by Step Wire
BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Winter 2009
Volume 4, Number  5

ON THE COVER:
Wire Lace Bracelet by Donna P. Ryan-Kocun, featured on page 32.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB at Beading Daily:

Holiday Poinsettia Pendant
Holiday Poinsettia Pendant
by  Robyn Wilson

Online at BeadingDaily.com for a limited time

Photo by Jim Lawson.

Dancing Spiral Earrings
Dancing Spiral Earrings

by Heather Trundle

Online at BeadingDaily.com for a limited time.

Photo by Jim Lawson.

Freeform Wire Earrings
Freeform Wire Earrings
by Leeza Khoury

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 Winter 2009

6

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

7

innovations
by Connie Fox

9

wire + beads = magic!
Buy or make your own-beads and wire make a perfect combination.
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

12

Wire Snowflakeswinter wire snowflakes
Golden bracelet links with a cabochon focal.
by Karen Traeger Rakowski

17

Wire Teardropsfrosty teardrops
Embellished and wrapped hoop earrings.
by Marie Cristine

20

sparkle & shine necklace
Square wire wrap frames bright stones or crystals.
by Donna Zimmer

 

24

Wire Teardropsvictoriana necklace
Fused, wrapped, and beaded circles.
by Nicola Ryan


28

clasp-tastic!
Make your own hook clasps.
by Martha Aleo

32

wire lace bracelet
Use crystals in your wire weaving.
by Donna P. Ryan-Kocun

34

Wire Teardropschunky carnelian ring
Natural stone paired with sterling silver.
by  Christine Haynes

36

viking knit earrings
Intricate bead caps.
by Jan Raven


39

trichinopoly chainwork
Viking Knit neckpiece with interchangeable pendant.
by Kathleen Pierce

44

raindrops
Combine a simple chain and boro beads.
by Linda Gettings


46

wire works
A gallery of original designs

48

Totem Pendants-linky bracelet
Connect lacy S-links for an elegant piece.
by Mary Nesfield

51

wire basics

52

Color My World Wire Bracelet2009 product review
by Sara E. Graham, Assistant Editor

66

5-Minute Jewelry: aqua waters
Delicate apatite earrings.
by Denise Peck, Editor-in-Chief

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

56

Special Bead Annual Resource Guide

62

Classifieds

65

Advertisers' Index

Photos by Jim Lawson

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