35 review for Bewitching Bead Wire Jewelry: Easy Techniques for 40 Irresistible Projects

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   4 out of 5

   Ligaya – Sep 04, 2020

   There is a wide range of projects here, all accessible to the beginner but the results are professional looking. Some of the projects' success relies on the beauty of the stones, so if you can't find them, you're on your own. Pretty good step-by-step directions with illustrations and photos, some instructions I had to read a couple times to understand what was meant but the numerous photos are very helpful. There is a wide range of projects here, all accessible to the beginner but the results are professional looking. Some of the projects' success relies on the beauty of the stones, so if you can't find them, you're on your own. Pretty good step-by-step directions with illustrations and photos, some instructions I had to read a couple times to understand what was meant but the numerous photos are very helpful.

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   4 out of 5

   JayeL – Apr 01, 2013

   I thought I was off the jewelry book reviewers list, but I received two books last week. Lark was so great about supporting the Boxing Day Sew-in that I just can't say no to reviewing this book. Like the other books in this series, they have a section on tools and supplies as well as a section on techniques. Both are well illustrated. I particularly like the font and layout chosen in this book. There are a couple of things that are really great in these sections. One is the 'designer's tip', whi I thought I was off the jewelry book reviewers list, but I received two books last week. Lark was so great about supporting the Boxing Day Sew-in that I just can't say no to reviewing this book. Like the other books in this series, they have a section on tools and supplies as well as a section on techniques. Both are well illustrated. I particularly like the font and layout chosen in this book. There are a couple of things that are really great in these sections. One is the 'designer's tip', which points out, for example, what wire to chose. I also like the Wire Hardness Scale image (pg.10). It is a good illustration that probably would have taken about a 1,000 words and some hard science like physics to explain. ;-) Some of the illustrations are photographs and others are drawings. The mix is a nice change from other books I have seen. These sections are pretty short and then the author gets right into the projects. I am not a big fan of wire jewelry for myself because of metal allergies, but I have to admit being tempted by some of the lovely shapes. the very first project, the Red Bone Necklace (pg.18), has a great clasp and I like the beads. The Silver & Moonstone Drops (earrings, pg.20) are beautiful and delicate. They would be great with a creamy summer dress. The Asymmetrical Amethyst Necklace (pg.74) reminds me of my aunt. I think she would like it very much. I also like the Star Swirl Earrings (pg.80). They are cheerful and happy. Who can't like purple wire? There are a wide variety of designs, shapes and different jewelry in the book. Some have a lot of wirework. Other projects have wire only to hold the piece together. The author also uses different colors of beads and wire, which adds to the variety of projects. There is an index (YAY!), a list of designers and more about them as well as a wire gauge chart. Check it out!

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   4 out of 5

   Rakisha – Mar 27, 2014

   A good jewelry and beading book for beginners like me. There are easy to follow instructions and clear pictures.

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   5 out of 5

   Tanya – Jul 12, 2013

   I really need to just jump in and work on one of the easier projects. Love the designs and working with wire is something that has intrigued me for a while.

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