Steel Wire Jewelry: Stylish Designs * Simple Techniques * Artful Inspiration

Which the cost of precious metals ever-rising, steel wire has become the hottest new jewelry-making material around. These 35 projects from jeweler Brenda Schweder include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. They'll excite both professional jewelers looking for inspiration and beginners looking for a great place to get started. An introduction discusses metal's unique properties and all the basic techniques, from forming curves to creating chains, ribbons, clasps, and closures.