Sarah ThompsonFine Art Wire Weaving: Weaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs

In all of my 15 - 16 years making jewelry, I have never come across such a professionally done book! I've never come across a book I loved so much! In my opinion this is the ultimate book on wire wrapping!This book is so accessible, with so much information, so many well done step by step professionally done pictures, and with such incredible detail! This is just absolutely an incredibly gorgeous book!I posted a lot of pictures because beforeI ever spend another dime on any book I want to make sure it has the number of amazing projects in it, that this one does. I wanted people to know about all the amazing projects available in this book.If you make jewelry, and have any exposure to wire work, if you've wanted to do wire work but need a guide BUY THIS BOOK! If you never buy any other book on wire work, BUY THIS BOOK!!! Of the 30+ books I have on jewelry making and wire work, this is my absolute favorite!In this book, Sarah Thompson breaks the projects down into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. She very clearly demonstrates each and every technique and weave you'll use.Then, in the instructions for each project, she tells you what techniques you'll be using, and where to find them in the instructions at the beginning of the book! I love her incredible attention to detail! Her projects are stunning and I want to do all of them!The thing I love the most is that there are SEVENTEEN gorgeous projects and not just 17 projects but Sarah SHOWS you alternatives or variations on the projects she's done, variations you can try! She also shows every single project she does before she uses liver of sulphur and after. That's such a great thing because I'm not a big fan of liver of sulphur.I've taken lots of pictures because I want people to know how incredibly generous Sarah has been in showing so many projects and alternatives. I've never come across a more comprehensive book with so many amazing projects! I absolutely LOVE this book and, in my opinion, there's no other book that's better on the market today!If you make jewelry and are interested in wire work, or know someone else who's interested in wire work, buy this book!!!I simply cannot recommend this book highly enough!Very Highly Recommended!!!

This is a beautiful book. It starts with a nice section on tools, which was very useful to me, as I'm fairly new at making wire jewelry with torches (annealing). Next came techniques, with clear instructions and lots of photos. Then there is a section on making your own findings out of wire - headpins, clasps, ear wires, etc. The rest of the book is projects, including rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. They start with beginner projects and then intermediate to advanced. The book is a large soft-cover with many photographs and clear instructions. I would recommend to anyone who loves making jewelry and wants to venture into wire and metal.

This book is full of beautiful pics and step by step projects, Sarah is a great teacher, even in print

You'll need a bib while reading Ms. Thompson's Fine Art Wire Weaving book because you will be drooling over the lovely pieces she has created. This is not a true beginner's book but it's not limited to advanced wire artists. I'd say this book is best for anyone with at least some knowledge of wire weaving. It is also chock full of inspirational designs and ideas even for an advanced wire artist.I really liked her Tools section. Sarah has included what I feel are necessary tools that other wire books don't even mention. For instance, a wooden jeweler's ring clamp (which I immediately ordered from Amazon). Her section on detailing the different types of wire along with their plusses and minuses is invaluable since the wrong wire only leads to frustration. And her tip about paddling the ends and using a butane torch to ball the ends (I use my Creme Brulee torch and it works perfectly) makes the finished product look much more professional and artistic.My complaint has nothing to do with the author, but has all to do with Interweave. Their instructional books seem to use less photos than the directions might require and the photos aren't as sharp and clear as most of us are used to in the 21st century.

I've been waiting for this book for what seemed like forever, so when I saw that it had been released early, I was thrilled! It's a high quality book and I read and enjoyed every page. I've been making wire jewelry for over ten years and I very rarely find wire artists that I enjoy. And, I have just about every wire jewelry book in print. But Sarah has a very special style and a wonderful way of teaching it that I truly enjoy. I couldn't figure out how she would be able to break down her complex designs into understandable pieces, but she does! She's an excellent teacher! And another thing she teaches that I place a high value on is neatness, symmetry, and attention to detail. Sadly, there is a lot of sloppy wirework out there and I cringe every time I see it.Thank you Sarah for your wonderful book! I enjoyed it, and will continue to, for a long time. You are an excellent artist and skilled artisan!

Best book out there. Period. I’m very glad I got the paperback, I can see how this would be hard to follow on my app. Shipping was awful, but that’s not the sellers fault, lots of packages have been getting stuck in cities for days and weeks. The book I purchased was used, but it was in mint condition! I don’t think anyone has even opened it before. If you’re learning wire working or even if you’re intermediate/ advanced you will love and cherish the tutorials and designs in the book.

very informative and step by step guidances for making beautiful pieces.

Explicaciones muy claras. Las fotografías a color permiten apreciar muy bien los detalles. Excelente libro de referencia.

Easy to follow

Ottimo libro,fatto e scritto bene(in inglese).Per chi è già pratico.

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