Wire Wrapping: The Basics And Beyond
by Jim McIntosh
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Author: Jim McIntoshEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-26
ISBN: 1434816494
Number of pages: 284
Publisher: CreateSpace
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- ISBN13: 9781434816498
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Book Reviews of Wire Wrapping: The Basics And Beyond
Book Review: The BEST book yet, and I have spent $$$$; the ONE to start with.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first book I have found that REALLY shows you everything you need to do, step-by-step, and requires only a couple of types of wire and truly minimal tools.
I have spent thousands of dollars (not an exaggeration) trying to "get it" as far as wire wrapping. I have an online shop and although my main focus is faceted gemstones, I love the look of wire wrapping and carry intaglios and other interesting items to wrap. I have spent a fortune trying out products, and nothing worked for me. Part of the reason is that I have no artistic talent, but the biggest reason is that I got started wrong. I took my first wirework class from someone who owned a store and just downloaded class information/patterns from the internet. Half-hard wire was used in all classes, and I could not understand why I could not get it to make the lovely curves I see wire artists achieving. One of the first things the author explains is that the half-hard wire that is so popular is hard to work with and hard on the hands. I obtained some dead-soft wire and shazzam! -- My first attempt produced a finished, wearable result.
I bought this with Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping, and it was a good combination. There really is no overlap, and the styles are completely different. I think both are quite useful. Whereas Jewelry Studio throws you off into the deep end (it is quite a small book, without space for details), this book shows every single step in photographs -- literally. Each simple project covered an amazing number of pages, simply because such care was taken in explanation.
This is not an "eye-candy" book; you will not find a single color photo except on the outside covers. It also covers nothing but cabochons. However, it is still the most valuable publication on the topic I have purchased (and I have purchased more than a hundred) because if you follow his instructions to the letter, you will turn out a piece of wearable art the very first time. If you can't get past that stage, all the inspirational photos in the world are not going to help. And completing the first pendant makes you understand things better. For example, you wrap around any corners or narrow curves to keep the wires from separating. How the bail and upper wraps work together is not nearly as clear from a diagram or photo as it is when you are holding the piece in your hands.
Another major benefit of this book: You need only two kinds of wire (22-gauge square and 21-gauge half-round, both dead soft) and really basic wirework tools (such as square-nose pliers and flush cutter). Every other book I have calls for dozens of types of wire (different combinations of metal, gauge, shape, and hardness) and an endless array of tools and supplies, many of which I have never found. (Jeweler's rouge, anyone?) Later he adds a third wire (round!). Even books I love (such as Making Metal Jewelry by M. Lareau) make me despair when I make a list of the "basic" tools, only to find that I need about $3000 of them, not to mention the inevitable organizers and storage needed so you can actually find them when you need them.
If you really want to learn wrapping and have felt very frustrated with other resources that have lots of clever ideas and enthusiasm but not enough detail for the beginner, this is the book for you.
Summary of Wire Wrapping: The Basics And Beyond
This wonderful new book from Jewelry Artist and Author Jim McIntosh takes you from the basics of wire art to some very advanced concepts of design. The book has over 390 images that illustrate all of the steps in producing fine wire jewelry. The book is broken down into 3 sections that span 289 pages.Arts & Photography Books
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