Artisan Filigree: Wire-Wrapping Jewelry Techniques and Projects

I thought the Kindle edition of this book would've been great but all the material lists and the tool lists had the first characters cut off. That made it difficult to know how many or what length of a material you need for the project.What happened to the editor on this book? Did anyone even look at it before it was put up for sale? It's too bad. Nice book otherwise. I guess I will have to buy the paperback and see if it has the information I need for the projects.This is the first time I've run into this issue. I love having books on my Kindle otherwise.

I was very excited to find this book and I was very eager to learn how to make the items within. However, once I bought the book and began reading it, I noticed that the pages containing the instructions have been cut off along the left side so that the necessary information for completing the projects is missing.This is a wonderful book and I would give it a 5 star rating without hesitation if these issues could be dealt with.

Artisan Filigree is a must have for jewelry makers and designers. The projects are all beautiful, but the many detailed techniques can be applied to other designs and with other jewelry techniques for original and mixed media pieces.First there is a thorough review of tools, wire and even basic chemicals. The properties of various shapes,gauges and types of wire are reviewed in a clear manner. What tools will and will not do is easily explained...even the effect of how close or far apart the tool and wire hands are held and what effect this has on the wire and the final shape.Then all of the basic loops, frames and filigree shapes and how to make them are reviewed with comprehensive drawings and pictures. An experienced wrapper could go a long way on this information alone. I had several creative thoughts while reading this section. It really is clear, comprehensive, widely applicable and amazing. Many of the complex filigree shapes are composed of simple shapes that are multiplied and combined. With the information provided in terms of shapes from the simplest loop to the most complex framed shapes, the possibilities and combinations are endless.Then there are the projects. Beautiful and the author makes several distinct styles fall into the category of filigree. There is something here for almost everybody. The styles range from the mannered pieces that filigree suggests to more organic shapes and styles for appeal to a wide range of tastes. Projects are grouped into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and apply the skills learned in the technique section in ascending order of difficulty. Materials lists are clear and instruction is comprehensive and comprehensible.A great book with a wide range of techniques, projects and applications designed for both jewelers who want techniques to add to their design repertoire and to those who want to make the projects as presented. Recommended to a wide range of jewelry makers.

This book was ordered from the author. Even though a problem transpired, from no fault of the author, she went ahead and handled it immediately in a most professional manner. I am very pleased with the outcome and hope to order more books from Ms. Bombardier (author) in the future. The book is most informative and easy to follow.

I have been looking at this book for quite a while and have yet to purchase it. But now that I have Kindle for PC, I thought why not. And I have been pleasantly surprised that it is so easy to follow and it keeps my hands free while working on a piece at the computer table. The book is very well explained to the point where I want to go and make a few pieces now. I hope that this helps you in your purchasing of this extraordinary books. And now I wish to go out and take pictures of regular wrought iron and recreate it in silver, gold, copper or even bronze. Thanks for your wonderful idea and showing me your wonderful pieces. This is truly eye candy for the soul. JoAnn

This book is full of wonderful projects that will appeal to the beginner and the advanced wire wrappers. The projects are broken down into steps that are easy to understand and to make. By approaching the projects this way the reader is able to see how the pieces go together to create different bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and earrings. Learning the relationships allows the artist to design their own jewelry easily. I recommend this book to everyone interested in wire jewelry!

Got a lot of books this winter - it was and still is a very long winter...Loved all the projects in this book and normally I can't say that about most books I have in my library. Like that it starts with beginner and gets more advanced as you advance in the book. Love, love, love it. Just started working in wire this fall and love working in wire.

The jewelry in this book is beautiful, but none of it is simple. I would recommend this book to someone who knows all the basics of wire wrapping and has some experience. It is amazing the things this book shows you how to do with wire. The designs are fantastic, and the instructions and pics are clear. Just plan on having a lot of patience the first few times you try these patterns, even the easy ones are challenging (in a very good way).

This book is clear and concise with plenty of pictures to see the process. Good for the novice and the more experienced alike. There are plenty of projects to try, packed with inspiration for your own designs using cold connections.

Really nice book - good instruction and good pictures I would recommend itGlad I bought it!Would deffo recommend

Excellent

For those of you who want to make beautiful filigree wire jewellery, then this is the book for you. Buy it now, you will not be disappointed.

Ideal present A+++++