We've pulled together the most common wireworking techniques jewelry makers use and ordered them so that you can start simple and progress to more involved skills. The technique sections begin with instructions and illustrations and are followed by four projects you can make using your newly acquired skill. We hope our wireworking lessons will help you learn and perfect new skills so that you can expand your jewelry-making repertoire.

Articles

• Over 50 exclusive designs for beginners, novices and veteran wireworkers
• A handy tool guide covers buying, using and caring for your tools
• Tips about Working With Wire
• 25 expert tips from wire pro
• 30 earring designs for inspiration
• An inspiring gallery of original work from top designers

Jump Rings

• How-to
• Ceramic Circles
• The Right Angle
• Spectra Bracelet
• Spectra Earrings

Simple Loops

• How-to
• Simply Stones Necklace
• Cool Waters Bracelet
• Joyful Blue Earrings
• Keith Raku Bracelet

Wrapped Loops

• How-to
• Sarah?????s Necklace
• Calla Lilies
• Unblocked Romance Bracelet
• Elisha?????s Corals

Coils

• How-to
• Ancient Finds
• Coiled Pearl Necklace
• Imagine Bracelet
• Wrapped Wire Drop Pendant

Sprials

• How-to
• Spiral Link Bracelet
• Cascading Spirals Pendant
• Spirals Earrings
• Raku Waves

Texture

• How-to
• Copper Dog Bone Bracelet
• Textured S-link Bracelet

Mixed Techniques

• Having a Ball
• Pacifying Pendants
• Culture Cuff
• Double Loop Earrings
• Coiled Rainbow Necklace
• River Stones Necklace
• Vineyard Coils Bracelet
• Peridot Chandelier Earrings
• Suspend-A-Bead Pendant
• Spiraled Hoop Earrings
• Paisley Earrings