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Denise Peck

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Introduction Projects
Wire Basics Loopty Loo Necklace Quiet Spaces Necklace
Lorelei Eurto J a n e D i ck e r s o n
Tools
Techniques Encircled Bracelet Dreaming in Sepia Necklace
C i nd y W i m m e r C i nd y W i m m e r

Sessiled Necklace Odds or Evens Earrings

Kerry Bogert Lorelei Eurto

Rustic Globes Earrings Double Spiral Earrings

Lorelei Eurto D o nn a S p a d a f o r e

Copper Links Earrings A Forest Necklace

D e n i s e P e ck Lorelei Eurto

Ring Toss Necklace Napping a Nimbus Necklace

Kerry Bogert Kerry Bogert

Scrolling Stones Bracelet Suspended Drops Earrings

Lorelei Eurto Lorelei Eurto

Quilted Coil Necklace Popular Mechanics Earrings

C i nd y W i m m e r D e n i s e P e ck

Copper Coils Bracelet Bubbling Bracelet

Lorelei Eurto Lorelei Eurto

Cute as a Button Necklace Siren’s Song Necklace

Kerry Bogert C i nd y W i m m e r
Cascading Rings Necklace Silver Lassos Earrings La Femme Brooch
Lorelei Eurto J a n e D i ck e r s o n C o nn i e F o x

Breaking Rhythm Necklace Still Waters Earrings Wire Cuff

D e n i s e P e ck D e n i s e P e ck Lorelei Eurto

Change of Heart Bangle Dash of Whimsy Bracelet Coloring an Opera Lariat

C i nd y W i m m e r C i nd y W i m m e r Kerry Bogert

Departing Arrival Necklace Full Circle Bracelet Caramel Swirl Necklace

Kerry Bogert L i s a N i v e n K e lly C i nd y W i m m e r

Budding Ring Collector’s Club Necklace Garden Heart Bracelet

D o nn a S p a d a f o r e C i nd y W i m m e r Jodi Bombardier

Tumbleweed Earrings The Tears That Never Fallen to Earth Necklace

D e n i s e P e ck Fell Earrings C i nd y W i m m e r
D o nn a S p a d a f o r e
Over the Moon Bracelet Tapered Spikes Earrings
C o nn i e F o x Zigzag Earrings L i s a N i v e n K e lly
D e n i s e P e ck
Octavia Necklace Resources
C i nd y W i m m e r Cosmic Trinkets Necklace
Kerry Bogert Contributors
Semiprecious Paisley Necklace
Index
Jodi Bombardier Going in Circles Bracelet
C i nd y W i m m e r

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Cascading Rings Necklace finished size

21 1 /2" (54.5 cm)
Lorelei Eurto
T e c h n iq u e s u s e d

Unconventional links in brass wire, used to attach ceramic Hammering

Simple loops
rings, give this necklace a contemporary and unique cascading Opening and closing
effect. Try using oxidized silver wire for a whole new look. jump rings
Wrapped loops

materials
 Cut four 2" (5 cm) pieces of 20-gauge wire. Curve each wire around 26" (66 cm) of oxidized brass
the Sharpie marker, forming a U shape. String 1 ceramic ring bead 20-gauge wire
onto one side of the U shape. Lightly hammer the curve and the 7 ceramic 30mm tube beads
side of the U shape without the bead. Form a simple loop on each 4 blue ceramic 18mm ring beads
end of the wire parallel to each other. Repeat for the remaining 3 14 brass 7mm jump rings
ceramic ring beads. 6" (12.5 cm) of brass 10mm
round link chain
 Attach two 4mm jump rings to the bottom of each of 3 U-shaped 1 brass 12mm lobster clasp
links. Attach a 7mm jump ring to each 4mm jump ring and connect 6 brass 4mm jump rings
to a simple loop of another U-shaped link. Alternate the ring beads
so that the beads sit on alternate sides.
 Fold the 6" (15 cm) section of chain in half and attach the 2 end tools
Round-nose pliers
links to the 2 loops on the end of the cascading rings section.
Chain-nose pliers
 Attach a 7mm jump ring to the end of the chain section. Flat-nose pliers
 Cut seven 2 1 /2"
(6.5 cm) pieces of 20-gauge wire. With one piece, Flush cutters
form a wrapped loop. String 1 tube bead. Form another wrapped Ball-peen hammer
loop on the other end of the bead. Repeat for the remaining 6 tube Bench block
beads. Join the links using 7mm jump rings. Large Sharpie marker

 Attach a 7mm jump ring to the end of the tube bead section and
attach the brass lobster clasp. Use the lobster clasp to attach the
last U connector at the curved side.

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Over the Moon Bracelet finished Size

7 1 /2" (19 cm)
Connie Fox
T e c h n iq u e s u s e d

Over the moon about metal, that is. Wire, sheet metal, scrap Hammering
Simple loops
metal, rusty metal, you name it. For metal enthusiasts, this Piercing
project will give you practice in the fine art of flattening wire. Coiling
Oxidizing

materials
 Make the base chain by connecting each 10mm jump ring to the next with 20" (51 cm) of sterling silver
two 5mm jump rings. 14-gauge dead-soft wire
18" (45.5 cm) brass 14-gauge
 Cut 14" (35.5 cm) of 14-gauge silver wire and 12" (30.5 cm) of 14-gauge wire
brass wire. Cut 2" (5 cm) of the silver wire and set aside. With a ball-peen 5" of sterling silver 18-gauge
hammer, hit the wire dead-on to flatten the wire and keep it straight. half-hard wire
(If you hammer more to one side of the wire, it will curve away from the 24-gauge sterling silver dead-
hammering. To correct this, hammer in the concave area until the wire soft wire
straightens out.) Hammer until the wire is thin enough to bend with pliers 5 brass 24-gauge stampings
but still retains the strength of the metal. Repeat with the remaining 6" 5 hill tribe silver 6x8mm beads
(15 cm) of each color of 14-gauge wire. 12 sterling silver 14-gauge
10mm ID jump rings
 Cut three 1" (2.5 cm) pieces of brass wire and set aside. Using the round- 45 sterling silver 16-gauge  
nose and chain-nose pliers, make 6 free-form dangles with the remaining 5mm ID jump rings
flattened brass wire. Finish each with a simple loop.
 Hammer each end of the three 1" (2.5 cm) pieces of wire flatter so that tools
the ends spread out into a dog-bone shape. Pierce one end of each with an Flat-nose pliers
awl. Coil 24-gauge silver wire around the middle of each dog-bone charm. Chain-nose pliers
 Make 4 free-form dangles from the flattened silver wire that are slightly Small round-nose pliers
larger than the brass dangles. Finish each with a simple loop. Long round-nose pliers
Flush cutters
 Cut the 18-gauge sterling silver wire into five 1" (2.5 cm) pieces. Make a
Flat needle file
simple loop on the end of one of the pieces. String a hill tribe bead onto
Ball-peen hammer
the piece and finish with a simple loop. Repeat for each of the other four
Anvil or large steel bench block
1" pieces.
Nylon or rawhide mallet
 Clean the brass stampings with a fine sanding sponge or abrasive paper. Awl
Texture each stamping with a hammer, design punches, or center punch. Center punch
Pierce each one near an edge to accommodate a jump ring and file the Fine sanding sponge or abrasive
burr from the back. paper
Texture tools (hammer, center
 File any burrs or sharp edges from the components. Connect each charm punch, design stamps)
to the bracelet with a 5mm jump ring. Use the 2" (5 cm) piece of silver wire Liver of sulfur (optional)
to make a simple hook. Attach it to one end of the bracelet with a 5mm #0000 steel wool (optional)
jump ring.
 Dip the bracelet in liver of sulfur solution and then buff with steel wool.

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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.

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Denise demonstrates key
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as well as a bonus project.

Denise Peck is the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. She is
the author of the best-selling books 101 Wire Earrings and Wire Style and is the Paperback + DVD 
coauthor of Handcrafted Wire Findings. She contributed to the book Chain Style 81/2 x 101/4, 112 pages
and issues of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist and Step by Step Beads magazines. ISBN 978-1-59668-255-9, $22.95 
Denise lives in Pennsylvania. Available March 2011