Discover all you will need to know to start creating stunning wire art jewelry with Wire Art Jewelry Workshop. Bestselling author and designer Sharilyn Miller offers step-by-step instruction plus a bonus DVD to help you learn to make stunning wire art jewelry like a true artisan.

Wire Art Jewelry Workshop is a comprehensive guide filled with the basic building blocks for creating wire art jewelry. From cleaning, straightening, twisting and coiling to cage beads, heart-shaped ear wires, headpins and bead connectors, Wire Art Jewelry Workshop gives you all the expert tips on creating solid findings and custom components. Jewelry artists will learn to combine these components into 16 original wire bracelet, earring and necklace designs. Plus, each project can be made with a variety of wires from classic silver or cost-effective copper so you can customize each piece to your style and budget. You'll be making stylish new wearable art jewelry in no time!

Sharilyn also offers detailed instruction the whole way from plain wire to finished piece so you'll be sure not to miss a single loop, twist or bend. Make sure to check out the bonus DVD featuring Sharilyn's signature tips and tricks designed for all skill levels to improve their craftsmanship and strengthen their techniques. Wire Art Jewelry Workshop offers everything you need to get started creating beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry and having fun making it.

Chain Style showcases 50 projects using chain as the key design element, featuring top-notch jewelry artists including Jane Dickerson, Kerry Bogert, Denise Peck, Yvonne Irvin, Leslie Rogalski, Lorelei Eurto, Mealanie Brooks and more.

Chain Style includes:
• Basic wirework and stringing techniques
• Easy-to-find materials lists
• Projects for jewelry makers of all skill levels
• Detailed step-by-step instructions

Chain is fast, fun and affordable. You will find lots of inspiring ideas for using chain creatively with a wide variety of design istyles and levels of commitment. Learn to make a fabulous and unique piece of jewelry in minutes!

Softcover, full color, 127 pages
50 projects
Book size: 10-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: Beginner to intermediate

Just because you don't have cash doesn't mean you don't want and need things. According to authors and business gurus Karen Hoffman and Shera Dalin, it's time to get a little creative. Most people have a skill they can use-it's just a matter of figuring out what that is and how to use it to get something else. From piano lessons in exchange for haircuts to an engine tune-up in exchange for house painting, The Art of Barter offers step-by-step instructions in:
• Determining your "tradable" skills
• Initiating a trade
• Figuring out a fair exchange
• How to close a deal
• Incorporating barter into everyday life
• In addition, the book is peppered with inspirational ideas on how to use barter in today's tough economic world.

Softcover, black and white, 224 pages
Book size: 8-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. Readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots--you name it and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs for the knot tyer's reference. A handy reference book or a beautiful gift, this is an essential addition to every knot enthusiast's library.

An element of luxury and elegance, ribbon has been used as adornment since antiquity. In Ribbon: The Art of Adornment, ribbon experts Nicholas Kniel and Timothy Wright celebrate the history, versatility and beauty of this textile accoutrement. Through hundreds of stunning, stylish photos, Ribbon gives inspiration and ideas for using ribbon in home décor, including tabletops, pillows, curtains and holiday decorating; gift adornment; fashion; weddings; parties; and more. Learn techniques for tying bows and other methods of working with ribbon, as well as how to purchase, care for and store ribbon. Also included is a helpful glossary defining textile and sewing terms and a comprehensive resource section, giving you all the inspiration and information you need for immersing yourself in the extravagant world of ribbon.

In Alphabets & Ornaments, you'll find exquisite lettering, birds, children and other sophisticated, inspiring designs that you can use to create your own unique scrapbooks and other projects.

Even beginning beaders can create stunning jewelry with delicate, twining floral and filigree details. The primary technique used to make every project is a simple one: Twist two wires together to form a "main stem," then detour at regular or irregular intervals to add "branches" that end in single- or multiple-bead patterns, such as a five-petal flower. Some of the styles are perfect for everyday wear, like the Sand & Sky Turquoise Bracelet and the Bezeled Cabochon Pendant, while others are coordinated pieces for special occasions, such as Cocktail Hour Necklace & Earrings and the Extravagance Mini-Pearl Wedding Set. The jewelry in this designer collection is as lovely as any you'll see at a trendy boutique, but it's also a pleasure to craft.

Softcover, full color, 128 pages
23 projects
Book size: 10 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

Learn to approach color as a painter does, only your palette will be rainbow-hued beads and your paintings will be spectacular jewelry you can wear! Beaded Colorways shows you how to mix beads and gems together to create custom color blends called Bead Soups. These "soups" are then woven together into dazzling pieces that are more like works of art than simple jewelry. You'll even learn how to seamlessly stitch from one color to another, helping you create stunning multicolor jewelry.

Beverly Gilbert teaches you to create your own stunning beaded works of art through:
• In-depth discussion about color theory-accompanied by color wheels-allowing you to turn beads into your medium and make jewelry your canvas.
• Clear photos and step-by-step instructions guide you through beadweaving techniques-including netting, peyote and freeform stitches-letting you create truly unique jewelry.
• 18 projects that include a mix of materials to add even more texture: gems, beach glass, ribbon and metal all make their way into stunning creations.
Let Beaded Colorways start you on your artistic beading journey.

Softcover, full color, 127 pages
14 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Intermediate to advanced

It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, Art Deco and fashion-forward findings, these pieces won't just enhance your wardrobe--they'll make it!

Softcover, full color, 128 pages
25 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Beginner to intermediate