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Innovative Wirework + Art Glass Jewelry
By Kerry Bogert

create sophisticated jewelry with wire and art glass

Artist Kerry Bogert, whose signature work incorporates accents of colored wire and glass beads, shares years of design expertise in Totally Twisted: Innovative Wirework + Art Glass Jewelry. Learn to master basic wireworking techniques plus creative ways to combine colored wire, sterling wire, and glass beads into jewelry design.

Inside readers will learn:

* All about wire types, including how to select the proper gauge and hardness for the best project results; plus useful tips and tricks to make wireworking faster and easier.

* How to create head pins, wrapped loops, how to form spirals, how to coil, creating a wire bead, plus making 's' clasps, basic hooks, toggle clasps, easy ear wires, and much more.

* The basics of glass beads, tools, and materials and how to incorporate wire as an accent or main design element.

* How to conquer the color wheel with a review of the color theory and how to create pleasing color palettes.

* How to make 24 innovative designs for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants.


Beginner and intermediate wire jewelry crafters will learn how to successfully add color into their wirework with
Totally Twisted.

Unsigned copies will be available at your local bookstores, the Interweave Store, & Amazon.com



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