My copy of "Weave Wrap Coil" arrived today by post and I've been browsing through it for the last 3 hours:)....mesmerised,delighted and inspired:)!I cannot but begin by thanking Jodi for the wonderful projects she's shared in the book,with amazing thoughts,and therefore insights,for readers to be able to create the projects in the most unflustered manner possible.
The book begins with a patient,detailed introduction and insight into tools of trade and various techniques that would be used to create the projects shared in the book.The photos are clear and the sketches are precise and very useful.Each project begins with a note about her Design Inspiration,followed by Project notes,where she gives an insight into what might be useful to keep in mind when creating a specific piece ,and also any special tips to calculate wire measurements to precision,wherever needed...and this sure is a very valuable inclusion.to me,it is a sign of a thoughtful artist,designer and writer who's gone out of her way to enable her readers to create what she promises can be created.
The projects are categorized into Beginner,Intermediate and Advanced levels and graduate beautifully from one project level to the next.There are lots of rings to be created and techniques to be practised at each level. They're all equally fascinating and promise to be a great launching pad to create one's own ring designs,if one makes each of the rings presented in this book.The pendants,earrings and the bracelets are very fascinating too.The beads and stones and other supplies included in some of the projects are easily available.
I have long been searching for one comprehensive guide that would take me along and help me develop my skills at wire wrapping,and often my stumbling block has been the wire length calculations...and this book promises to address that issue perfectly,besides suggesting alternatives to explore a given design further.With a specific number of wire wrapping techniques included,it also ensures that the reader does not get overwhelmed by the variety of techniques one might need to incorporate in a single design to create a 'masterpiece".In fact a repetition of skill and techniques to create new projects ensures that one masters the techniques well enough to go ahead and play with them to innovate designs and even reinterpret the existing ones:).
This is a happy book with a lovely intent,and that shows through each page,at every step,literally:).Like me,you might have any or all other books related to wire work and wire wrapping,but this is the one you've been most wanting to have.You'll bless the author for how generously she shares and how warmly she guides one along.
I am all set to begin creating happier,sturdier,more confident wire wrapped jewelry,starting tonight,thanks to Jodi Bombardier:).Her new book's promised to be my guide and I know she means it:)!