Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connection by Scott David Plumlee This book covers new ways to incorporate beautiful beads into a variety of chain-maille weaves to create show stopping pieces in copper, gold, bronze and silver. First, Plumlee walks readers through basic skills and provides detailed information on traditional chain designs. He then presents more than 20 wire-wrapping and bead-setting techniques that incorporate beads seamlessly into a variety of designs, from the creative “Chaos” wire-wrapped bead to the sinuous Snake.
With step-by-step instructions for assembling age-old chain patterns—from simple to complex—and gorgeous designs that can be executed using only simple hand tools, Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections is sure to inspire jewelry artisans at all levels to expand the creative possibilities of their work.
Soft cover, 160 pages. Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. All book sales are final, no returns accepted.