Earth & Elegance ~ a Bohemian’s Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry: Volume Three: Wire Wrapped Drops, Links, Binds, & Dangles

Earth & Elegance ~ A Bohemian’s Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry,Volume 3: Wire Wrapped Drops, Links, Binds, & Danglesby Laura GasparriniInside Earth & Elegance ~ Volume 3: Wire Wrapped Drops, Links, Binds, & Dangles, you’ll find a collection of projects designed to be inspiring and accessible to beginning and experienced jewelry artists alike.You’ll work with leather and suede lace, round leather cord, even leather bracelet blanks, all the while practicing and fine-tuning your Wire Wrapping skills. We’ll start out with the Basics, then step into simple, yet beautiful projects that can be completed in as little as an afternoon. Next, we’ll move toward more complex designs as each project offers the opportunity to apply the skills you’ve learned in new ways.In Earth & Elegance ~ Volume 3, you’ll hone your Wire Wrapping Super Powers, and create gorgeous artisan Leather Jewelry that you will love to wear and share with others.Here’s what you’ll find inside Earth & Elegance ~ Volume 3:The ProjectsWire Basics – page 7Simple Slide Lariat – page 23Leather Link Earrings – page 28Simple Leather & Chain Drop Necklace – page 34Leather Slide Lariat – page 43Wired-Up Pearl Rosette Bracelet – page 58Wire Wrapped Channel Bracelet – page 67Leather Ladder Bracelet – page 82Free Spirit Necklace – page 91Leather & Wire Y Necklace – page 102Wire Link Leather Cuff – page 116Sampler Necklace – page 127The SkillsSimple HeadpinsWire Wrapped DropsCoiled Wraps & Bird’s Nest WrapsAttaching Drops to Rings, Chain & Leather Wire Wrapped DanglesDesigning with Wire BindsWire Wrapped LinksCrimping Leather with Large-hole BeadsCreating a Binding KnotPutting It All Together!Laura has been working with leather for over 20 years and has developed and tested more than 70 projects using this versatile material. She now shares her experience as an artist, inventor, jewelry designer, and teacher in this step-by-step guide to creating gorgeous artisan leather cord jewelry.