Dale "Cougar" Armstrong discusses her book Wirework with Danielle Fox

Available at www.interweavestore.com Dale "Cougar" Armstrong talks with Interweave's Danielle Fox about the new edition of Wirework, now with a bonus DVD. Intermediate jewelry artists seeking new design possibilities can learn step-by-step instructions on how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape or faceted stone, how to use several methods of working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable and creative pieces. All the basic techniques being used are also demonstrated on the included DVD, giving you a solid base for creating the projects in this book. In Wirework with DVD, Dale "Couger" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings in 18 projects. You'll learn: *how to work with half-hard wire; when to use other tempers and why Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage *using geometry in wire-jewelry functions; making the "right" right angles; shaping with and without mandrels; using "found" items for shaping; when and how to use snap-set components; choosing the right cabochons and gemstones Wirework with DVD will challenge artists to be creative, think outside the box, and transform jewelry into their own style.

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