8/14/13

You Won't Want to Miss These Links

Beadweaving will always be my first love, but in the past year I've had fun branching out into other mediums, from wire to metal to resin. The more techniques, the more creative possibilities, right? When I learned this week that Cindy Wimmer has written a book on wire links, I couldn't wait for the print version and clicked over to Interweave to download the eBook.

Everything about this book is gorgeous! The first section features 15 links, all fun and fresh components I can't wait to include in my designs. The photography is breathtaking. Great step-by-step photos that had this novice wireworker turning out links in no time. They're followed by a section of inspiration from your favorite designers, using one or more links in their designs.

The wire links are listed by degree of difficulty, so I started with my favorite in the Easy category, the Engagement Ring link. The Projects section includes a bracelet of these links by Lori Anderson that I loved and wanted to try. I worked up a set of 8 in copper wire before allowing myself to cut the first length of sterling silver. I also stirred up my first batch of liver of sulfur - lots of firsts in this project!

Lori's bracelet was exquisite in her signature pinks and purples. I chose one of my favorite combinations from
Pantone's Fall Color report - Mykonos Blue and Linden Green. The dangles include kyanite, vintage glass,
Swarovski pearls and lampwork beads by Atlanta artist Kimberly Branch.

And those practice links in copper? I connected them up, added a focal clasp and a couple of charms. I love them just as they are!


You can pre-order Cindy's book from her website, or if you're as impatient as I was, you can download the eBook direct from Interweave. You're going to want this book in your library!
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8 comments:

  1. AntiquityTravelersAugust 14, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    wonderful work on those links! I love the bracelet

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  2. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsAugust 15, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Oh I have been wanting this book....going to have to get it now. Those links look amazing. Beautiful bracelet.

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  3. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsAugust 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Oh I have been wanting this book....going to have to get it now. Those links look amazing. Beautiful bracelet.

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  4. Sweet FreedomAugust 15, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I'm fascinated by the square toggle in the copper bracelet! Both bracelets are lovely - good job!

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  5. KJAugust 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    You did well on both bracelets. I have been seriously thinking about getting this book and every review I read makes me want it more.

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  6. Kathleen Lange KlikAugust 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I too am just as excited about Cindy's book-it looks fantastic! I absolutely love the bracelets that you created, they are really stunning. I am (anxiously) waiting for the print version so that I can add it to my resource library.

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  7. CornerstoregoddessAugust 24, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Cool projects. Gotta get that book. I stopped by for your blog hop reveal, but was happy to see what you'd made with the wire work.

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  8. Lori Bowring MichaudAugust 31, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I bought the e-book a week ago, can't wait to try some of the links!

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