About this item
Wire and bead jewelry is one of the hottest subjects in jewelry-making today, and this book comes from two of the best-known teachers in the field, Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley. With beautiful designs, more than 500 how-to photographs that teach you visually, and accessible and accurate instructions, this book is a dream come true for jewelers. This is jewelry with texture and impressive wirework. This book of artful wirework instruction and 24 great projects will become the cornerstone of your jewelry-making library.
About the Author
Janice Berkebile ~ Wire/ Metal artist ~ Author ~ InstructorI am always amazed at the texture and architecture of plants, shells, pods and the organic forms found in nature. My focus is wire and metalwork, drawing from nature and incorporating texture and form into my work. I am passionate about becoming intimate with the subtleties of this medium and sharing these techniques with my students.I teach locally at Fusion Beads in Seattle WA, and these beads stores across the country; The Beading Frenzy, The Bead House, The Bead Gallery in Hawaii, Creative Castle, Alaska Bead Co, Beads by BlancheThe shows I teach at are; Bead Fests, Bead & Button, BABE! and Adorn Me and Art & Soul, The Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild and South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild.I have contributed projects to Interweave press magazines and Wirework by Kalmbach.I have partnered with Tracy Stanley to form Wired Arts. Check out our website!www.wiredarts.net.