Colorful Wirework Jewelry: Twist, Wrap, Weave

This project-focused book, with 30 projects, uses traditional wire working skills such as wrapping, coiling, and weaving to create colorful jewelry using the new colored craft wire. Using the improved color wire the beader can experiment and learn new skills without a major investment in materials or tools. Projects consist of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and brooches. Each project is self-contained with all the basics include for easy access. The projects reflect Kim’s playful style that works so well in wire.

Kim St. Jean is a former public school instructor and now combines her love of teaching with her creative talent as a jewelry maker. Kim teaches metalsmithing and other jewelry-making techniques at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, the Bead&Button Show, Swarovski’s Create Your Style in Tucson, the Wildacres Retreat, and other venues across the U.S. Kim is co-owner of Expressive Impressions in Charlotte, N.C., a full-service beading store.