Making Copper Wire Earrings: More Than 150 Wire-Wrapped Designs (Fox Chapel Publishing) DIY Projects with Step-by-Step Instructions & Photos, Tools & Materials Lists, and Helpful Tips from Lora Irish

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art!Complete guide to learning how to make unique copper wire earringsOver 150 designs for creating one-of-a-kind wearable art from copper wireStunning copper earrings in a variety of styles, from dangles and hoops to teardrops, spirals, hearts, and moreStep-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and tools & materials listsHelpful tips and tricks from popular artist and craftswoman Lora IrishInside Making Copper Wire Earrings, you'll learn expert techniques to create endless varieties of stylish handmade earrings—from the legendary Lora Irish!Learn the art of wire wrapping and jewelry making with Irish's easy-to-follow approach to making stunning jewelry with simple techniques and inexpensive materials. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, lists of materials and tools (including common household items like medicine jars), and helpful tips and tricks, you'll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details!Internationally known author, artist, and craftswoman Lora S. Irish has written several books on various art forms, including woodcarving, pyrography, craft pattern books, jewelry-making, and more. Her step-by-step techniques will show you how to create over 150 DIY earrings in various styles—from hoops, dangles, and coils to spirals, hearts, teardrops, and D-rings—for you to personalize and wear, or give as gifts.After an introductory section with insightful chapters on materials, tools, basic bends, wire wrapping, and making earring hooks, you will move on to recreate five complete step-by-step, photo-illustrated projects. The final section features over 150 additional designs with detailed guidance for you to create each set on your own!Learn dazzling jewelry-making tips and tricks—and have tons of fun enjoying this affordable, easy, and stylish hobby—with Making Copper Wire Earrings!"This is a fantastic resource for creating with wire. I highly recommend Making Copper Wire Earrings for anyone who wants to expand their jewelry-making repertoire!"—Karla Rosenbusch, Managing Editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine"Lora Irish brings copper to life in Making Copper Wire Earrings. Whether you're just starting your jewelry-making journey or if you're a seasoned pro, there is so much to learn here. You will be crafting earrings for every outfit and for those of your friends—and you won't want to stop! The instructive photos are so well done and the directions so easy to follow—this book is a joy to read and is your go-to source for fashionable, affordable, do-it-yourself earring designs."—Tamara Honaman, Director of Content, Interweave and Former Editor, Beadwork magazine Read more