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Timeless
THE
Wire Weaving
COMPLE TE
COUR S E
LISA BARTH
Timeless
THE
Wire Weaving
COMPLE TE
COUR S E
LISA BARTH
Kalmbach Books
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
www.JewelryandBeadingStore.com
© 2014 Lisa Barth
All rights reserved. Except for brief excerpts for review, this book may not be reproduced in part or in whole by electronic means or otherwise without
written permission of the publisher.
Lettered step-by-step photos by the author. All other photography © 2014 Kalmbach Books except where otherwise noted.
The jewelry designs in
Timeless Wire Weaving
are the copyrighted property of the author, and they may not be taught or sold without permission. Please
use them for your education and personal enjoyment only.
Published in 2014
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Manufactured in the United States of America
ISBN: 978-1-62700-076-5
EISBN: 978-1-62700-077-2
Editor:
Karin Van Voorhees
Developmental Editor:
Mary Wohlgemuth
Book Design:
Kelly Katlaps
Photographer:
James Forbes
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014944776
Contents
Introduction
........................................... ..
4
GETTING STARTED
Wire Weaving Toolkit
................................ 6
Materials
........................................................ 8
Terminology
................................................ 10
Weaves
......................................................... 10
Snake Weave
.................................................. 10
Single Snake Weave ................................... 10
Single Snake Weave with One Bead .......... 11
Double Snake Weave ................................. 12
Flame Stitch Weave
........................................ 12
Uphill Wire Preparation, Single Wrap ......... 13
Downhill Wire Preparation, Single Wrap ..... 13
Uphill Wire Preparation, Double Wrap ........ 14
Downhill Wire Preparation, Double Wrap .... 15
Downhill, Single Wrap.................................. 16
Uphill, Single Wrap .......................................16
Uphill, Double Wrap .................................... 17
Downhill, Double Wrap ............................... 18
Interconnecting Top and Bottom Weaves....
18
BEGINNER PROJECTS
Spiral Woven Hoops ........................................ 28
Donut Bail Pendant ......................................... 32
Woven Frame Pendant .................................... 36
Woven Link Necklace ...................................... 40
INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS
Woven Bezel Earrings...................................... 44
Cross Pendant ................................................. 48
Inverted Donut Bail .......................................... 54
Scalloped Edge Woven Bracelet ..................... 58
ADVANCED PROJECTS
Woven Bezel Pendant (with Beaded
Back Option).................................................... 64
Double Diamond Woven Bracelet ................... 72
Mirror Image Bracelet ...................................... 77
Twist and Turn Woven Bracelet ....................... 82
Double-Crossed Woven Bracelet .................... 86
INSPIRATIONAL GALLERY
.............. 91
About the Author
..............................
95
Techniques
................................................. 19
Turtlenecking
.................................................. 19
Gooseneck Hook
............................................ 20
Splicing
........................................................... 20
Double-Wrapped Loop
.................................. 21
Spirals
............................................................. 22
Spiral Earring Posts .................................... 22
Spiral Connectors ........................................ 23
Crisscross Finished Ends
............................. 24
Creating a Finish with Liver of Sulfur
........... 25
Introduction
Getting over the intimidation factor
When I was new to making wire jewelry, I admired many artists’ work, feeling like a child with her nose pressed up
against the glass. I was drawn in, amazed—and yet—intimidated by the beautiful complexity of the compositions. I
puzzled over “how did they do that?” Now, when someone says they like my wirework but then quickly adds “I could
never do that,” it strikes a chord within me. The intimidation factor can be quite strong and difficult to overcome.
My main motivation for writing this book was to eliminate this intimidation factor. I
want to bring wire weaving to everyone in a progression of project lessons that build
upon each other, so that by the end of the course you’ve learned all that you need
to complete the most advanced pieces, fearlessly. You’ll begin with a simple
woven earring, and each following design will add skills. By the time you
have finished the book, you will have acquired many techniques to
use in your own way as you create wire-woven jewelry.
It’s only wire
WITH A FEW
PIECES OF
INEXPENSIVE
WIRE, CREATE
SOMETHING
PRECIOUS.
Wire artistry never ceases to amaze me. How great is it
that one can pick up a few pieces of inexpensive wire and create something
beautiful and precious? If I make a mistake, I can seamlessly splice in another wire.
Nobody will know, and I simply continue making the piece. There are a myriad of
possibilities to enjoy. Unending variation is inherent in these weaving techniques.
I feel as if I have just reached the tip of the iceberg of creative possibilities. That
sure makes it exciting! Hand weaving is quite satisfying as you watch the
pattern emerge from the wire as you work. You’ll pick up a few pieces of wire
and with a little practice, you’ll create something beautiful and have a sense
of accomplishment and satisfaction. Sure, it’s only wire, but look at what
you’ve done with it! The transformation is amazing.
Be the master of the wire
Wire tends to have a mind of its own. It is springy, it kinks, it knots, or it
doesn’t lie straight. Think of yourself as the “Master of the Wire.” Don’t
let the wire take off in its own direction or kink up on you. Don’t take no
for an answer; get the wire in line! If you empower yourself to do the job
with this strong attitude, you will find that half the battle is already won.
So, arm yourself with the strength of attitude to dash the intimidation
of complex designs. Know that it is only wire — you can and will be the
master of it. Let’s begin the exciting journey of wire weaving together.
Lisa Barth
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