Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Wirework Book Giveaway

Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping
by Dale Armstrong is a new book out from Interweave.

Here is the description from Amazon:
"Seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction, intermediate artists can achieve the look of designer wire jewelry with this step-by-step guide to wireworking. The introduction to materials, supplies, and techniques includes such topics as how to work with hard wire, when to use tempers and why, using geometry in wire jewelry formulations, shaping with and without mandrels, and choosing the right gemstones, among others. Following the introductions are 18 classic, stunning projects that explore and hone the skills developed throughout the guide, as well as a gallery of sample work for further inspiration."

We are going to draw one lucky winner to receive a free copy of Dale's new book.

To enter:
Leave a comment with a link to your favorite online wire tutorial. Any project, whether free or one for sale. Leave a link to the tutorial and check back next Tuesday to see if you are the winner.

Deadline is Monday June 22nd.

Check out the comments to see my favorite online wire tutorial.

34 comments:

Heather Powers said...

Victorian Key Pendant - http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/24960

balanced. said...

Briolette Wrap

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/5111

Sharon said...

Cosmos Wire Wrapped Pendant

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/25833

Rosanne said...

S clasp with bead tutorial from Sharilyn Miller.



http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com/2009/06/s-clasp-with-bead-tutorial.html

Shel said...

One of my fav's is on Beaducation.com

It's Kriss Silva's Herringbone Bezel Pendant:

http://www.beaducation.com/classes/?p=detail&id=12

TesoriTrovati said...

Heather, that is the most freakin' awesome thing! I have no talent for that sort of thing...I think I lack the patience! I have done some wire wrapping to great results but I don't do it often enough to attempt a key. A skeleton key! I am squealing!

I have some of Matthew Nix' work and it is really whimsical. Check out his tutorials here:
http://www.createapendant.com/index.htm

Enjoy the day!
Erin

Katie said...

Big S-Clasp Tutorial from Sharilyn Miller

http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com/2009/06/big-s-clasp-tutorial.html

Then again, what isn't to love about her blog?

Unknown said...

My favorite is the Art Bead Clasp:)

http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2009/05/art-bead-clasp.html

Bead-Mused said...

Earring wires at How To Make Jewelry!
http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/earring-wires.html

cindy said...

coiled bracelet by Stacy Perry of Hodgepodgerie:
http://www.hodgepodgerie.com/twisted-coiled-bangle-tutorial.html

Joella said...

http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2008/03/art-bead-scenes-free-projects.html

Marie Cramp said...

By far this is the most interesting one I have ever seen.

http://totallytutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/tutorial-how-to-make-wire-birds-nest.html

Marie
http://skyejewels.blogspot.com

Mari said...

1-Minunte Earrings Tutorial from Sharilyn Miller

http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com/2009/05/1-minute-earrings-tutorial.html

Alice said...

Iza Malczyk's wire woven bead cap tutorial.

http://www.izamalczyk.com/en/tutorial-1-5.html

Alice

Anonymous said...

Wire Poppies Ring
http://www.how-tostudio.com/2009/01/how-to-wire-poppies-ring.html

Janet said...

I think the first wire artist that impressed me was Connie Fox so I choose this link.


http://www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/stepbystep/charmbracelet.cfm

rosebud101 said...

Birds Nest Tutorials

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26570884

Leslie Gidden said...

Easy Toggle Instructions from Kerry Bogert!

http://kabsconcepts.blogspot.com/2008/08/easy-toggle-tutorial.html

Connie said...

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/370
eni okens herringbone weave for beads. i love this simple classic easy design.
connie
crinwil2@yahoo.com

Mei Tan said...

Little Wire Bird Nests
http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2009/03/little-wire-bird-nests.html

Freya said...

http://www.beadinpath.com/content/view/686/3/

I needed a very basic one to start with so I picked this one.

Donna said...

I definitely need that book.
http://www.deliastone.com/

Me: www.sew-and-so.net

Unknown said...

I love the feel of metal and shaping it into something beautiful to look at. I am enjoying reading tutorials at

http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com

thanks feed blitz!

Halina

Ann said...

Eni Oken's Netted Cap
All of her jewelry is interesting!

http://www.enioken.com/journal/2008/05/live-class-with-eni-oken-netted-cap.html

Ann said...

Handmade cufflinks...

cool, even though I have more cufflinks than shirts to wear them with.

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/5111

Heather Powers said...

these are awesome - keep them coming!

bluelapis said...

My favorite is by a lady named Perri. Better known as "Shaktipaj" in the wire world. Her tutorial for the perriwinkle bead cap found in her Etsy shop here

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25803793

is my most favorite wire turorial. It is well written and she has a fun sense of humor.

Unknown said...

This is do great this Blog from Sharilyn Miller for wire wrapped Information!! What a great Blog she has at http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com/
Thank you for this opportunity!

The Joy of Nesting said...

Victorian Key Pendent.

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/24960

What a wonderful give away!! It's on my Amason wish list :)

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.

Christina J. said...

I have been looking forward to this online class: http://www.beaducation.com/classes/?p=detail&id=71.

Sonya said...

I love these earrings!
http://www.interweavestore.com/store/p/1168-Be-Steel-My-Heart.aspx

Pam - said...

I love all of Sharilyn Miller's tutorials including this one:

http://wirejewelrylessons.blogspot.com/2009/05/wrap-rock-tutorial.html

Carlene said...

Here is one of my favorites http://www.createapendant.com/index.htm

Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Shai Williams said...

The tutorial that I am aspiring to attain the skill for is

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/node/20597

I think that it is just gorgeous.