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Spring 2009 Step by Step Wire
BACK ISSUES/ARCHIVES : Summer Preview 2009
Volume 5, Number  2

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

Photo by Jim Lawson.

ON THE WEB at Beading Daily:

Garnets Galore
Garnets Galore
by Minnie Bhupathi

Photo by Jim Lawson.

Online at BeadingDaily.com
for a limited time.


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 Preview 2009

6

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

7

sins and virtues for selling at craft fairs
by Connie Fox

9

if i had a hammer
Finding the right tools for the job.
by Lisa Oram

12

love Knot ringlove knot ring
Updating a classic.
by Glenda Paunonen

16

spool knit bracelet
A specially coiled center in a wire wrapped ring.
by Donna P. Ryan-Kocun

19

jump ring bezel
Frame a beautiful stone with chain maille.
by Vicki T. Hunt

22

flowered collar
Decorative heavy-gauge neckpiece.
by Sally Stevens


25

Gridlock Chain Braceletgridlock chain bracelet
Featuring an unique variation of Byzantine.
by Deanna Kittrell

28

Macrame Magic Cuffmacramé magic cuff
Square knotting and coiling.
by Leah Lam

32

Orbit Necklaceorbital necklace
Hammered freeform links.
by Linda Jones

35

neutrals bracelet
Earthy beads and brass with movement.
by Lorelei Eurto


38

wire works
A gallery of original designs

39

wire basics

40

3-D sterling bracelet
Freeform squiggles and loops.
by Jodi L. Bombardier

44

Bodacious Copper Banglebodacious copper bangle
Riveted and coiled grounding wire bracelet.
by Kim St. Jean


48

big sky love necklace
Hammered copper paired with ceramic beads.
by Gaea Cannaday

53

dazzling teardrop pendant
Wrapped masterpiece with fireball crystals.
by Jan Stephens

54

product news
by Sara E. Graham, Assistant Editor

56

media reviews

66

Bezel Wire Earrings5-Minute Jewelry
Bezel wire earrings.
by Sally Stevens

ADVERTISING SECTIONS

62

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65

Advertisers' Index

 

Photos by Jim Lawson

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