Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever by Cynthia B. Wuller Kalmbach - 1CoolTool.com

Wire jewelry can look complicated...but Inspired Wire makes it easy to create wonderful hand-formed precious metal and gemstone pieces. More than twenty beautiful projects are presented in skill-building progression, from creating basic wire links to forming more complex hand-shaped jewelry. Step-by-step instructions show exactly how to make the Cynthia’s striking designs. With sophisticated yet minimalist jewelry projects, clear instructions, and how-to photographs, Inspired Wire helps beginners develop their skills and allows intermediate crafters to learn new techniques and gain a better understanding of wirework.

Customer Reviews

4 stars Good mix of basic and advanced
This book is a pretty good one. I have only looked at it once since purchasing, I may suggest buying used or seeing if your library has a copy.

5 stars Super beginner book
I was very happy I ordered this book. It was a terrific beginner book which was what I wanted. The author has a nice style of explaining and the pictures of her designs are beautiful. Well done!

5 stars A jewelry maker's guide using techniques perfect for newcomers to wire jewelry
Learn how to twist and bend wire to make pretty wire jewelry with INSPIRED WIRE, a jewelry maker's guide using techniques perfect for newcomers to wire jewelry. A minimum of equipment is needed to produce the most complex of designs and eye-catching blends of wire and beads, making this an outstanding pick for any library strong in crafts or jewelry-making books. Large full-page color photos and easy instructions contribute to a winner.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

5 stars Inspired Wire
The artist explains everything in detail and the pictures are extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this book.

5 stars The most inspiring jewelry book I own (or I've seen!)
I own many jewelry books of several types and this book is BY FAR leaps and bounds above the rest in all the important areas. It is gorgeous to look at and ALL of the projects are inspirational - meaning that they lead your mind to other applications of the techniques shown. It is an excellent teaching tool: it details particularly well the materials and tools you will need to be successful with this type of jewelry work, and the instructions for each technique and project are so well outlined and easy to follow. I truly am blown away by this book! (in case you can't tell!) Most books I've found to be somewhat disappointing, and not always as well-written as you might hope for. But to find all of that PLUS to love EVERY project... WELL! What an accomplishment!