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"A classic in the jewelry book world, covering mainly chain maille patterns and Viking knitting. (This) is a little book that has become very popular over the years with wire jewelry artists. This is not a coffee table style or inspiration type book. It is clearly a how-to book that is extremely practical. Those who are serious about wire jewelry, especially designers who want to master wire weaving and chain maille, will see why this book has been around for so long." - About.com: Jewelry Making "Merging the artful elegance of an ancient craft with a clear how-to format, this book is useful and inspiring to wireworkers at all levels of experience." - Beadwork"" "Irene's book "Great Wire Jewelry" is a grand thing in a small package. Iit is packed with different techniques and more than 70 projects. There is knitted, twisted, and braided wire to start, followed by jewelry made from rings. Irene even walks you through the process of making your own rings, which will build your skill leve
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Based on traditional techniques invented by the Vikings, these 70 projects require only a spool of wire and a few simple tools. The book shows how to make earrings, bracelets, chokers, and pins using colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This author has written books in Danish, with projects for those who like wire-jewelry in silver.The picture on the cover of "Great Wire Jewelry" is the same as in those Danish books, so I know - this is the most interesting book a "wireworker" can buy! I'm a professional "wireworker", I make chains like these for sale.When I started there was no books, but even I have found new patterns inspiring my work in Irene From Petersens books ! This author explains the wirework in easyunderstandable drawings and with lots of nice photos of the vikingjewelry.They really are great!!!!!!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book online without seeing it first. It is not what I expected. I believe the title of this book is broad and general, and does not describe the true nature of its content. I expected more variety.
This technique might be better described as 'knitting or crocheting' with wire. The results are strands or braids of knitted wire, and only a limited type of jewelry can be made from these strands. The strands in the book look like they are machine made, and all items are a variation on that single type. I have seen this kind of thing in costume jewelry stores. It is not immediately recognizeable as a handcraft. I can not envision putting in the time to create a handcrafted item that looks so 'manufactured'.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although a beginner could do a lot of these projects, it could become frustrating as they move toward more difficult patterns. The jump spring forming around the mandrell and the cutting techniques are traditional and standard techniques but there are other less traditional shortcuts. It would have been nice to put in some of those shortcuts, which we all learn with experience, to help the novice. However, over time, we all develop our own techniques which work better for us. An excellent book and I would recommend anyone to buy for daily use and as a reference book that you will look back on and use frequently. Great Work.
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Beautiful designs
Love this, it is a tiny bit more about chainne mail (sorry not sure how to spell that) than I thought but that was quite nice. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Claire
Great Wire Jewelry (Lark Jewelry)
easy to follow and very interesting book. The explanation on how to make viking stitches are straight forward. Am looking forward to atempt making my first viking bracelet.
Published 6 months ago by efua
Great Wire Jewelry. Irene From Peterson.
This in an excellent inspiring book for anyone wishing to explore wire jewelry. It has clear well drawn diagrams and easy to follow instructions for the actual techniques and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Geraldine
Should be Called: Jump Rings, Finish Yourself
I bought the book because of the reviews.
However All the projects in this little book are in less then 58 PAGES and the book has ONLY 60 PAGES. Read more
However All the projects in this little book are in less then 58 PAGES and the book has ONLY 60 PAGES. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Chris
inspiring, clear graphics, take notice RenFair enthusiasts!
What a find! Learn how to make chain mail and "viking knit" chain jewelry. Of particular interest to textile crafters, beaders and Renaissance Festival reenactors and... Read more
Published on 19 July 1999
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