Discover the hottest wire techniques and projects from top jewelry artists! From the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry and the author of the best-selling Wire Style comes a marvelous sequel collection of fresh and unique jewelry projects from leading wire-jewelry designers. With a variety of metals including silver, copper, brass, steel, and colored wire, Wire Style 2 incorporates materials to fit any jewelry maker's taste and budget. Inside Wire Style 2, you'll discover: • Detailed discussion and step-by-step photographs of wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, and finishing. • 45 unique patterns for necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and pins. • Clear step-by-step instructions as well as difficulty ratings for each project. Contributors to Wire Style 2, including Kerry Bogert, Jodi Bombardier, Jane Dickerson, Lorelei Eurto, Connie Fox, Lisa Niven Kelly, Donna Spadafore, and Cindy Wimmer, are top designers specializing in a range of different wire-jewelry techniques. The nine designers offer projects for any personal style from simple and elegant to colorful and funky. Wire Style 2 has something for every wire jewelry maker, beginner or advanced, and is loaded with inspiration for all. Plus, on the enclosed DVD , Denise demonstrates key techniques for wirework success as well as a bonus project.

With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.