Rustic Wrappings: Exploring Patina in Wire, Metal, and Glass Jewelry Book

Introduction/Dedication

Tools Covers basic and specialty tools used in the projects through out the book.

Working with Alternative Metal Wires Covers details of working with various metal wires, their properties and qualities, and tips for creating desired looks with them.
Sterling Silver Copper (including anodized colored copper)
Brass Steel

Techniques Covers a wide range of techniques that are used in the construction of the projects, and specific techniques needed are referenced at the start of each project.
Wrapped loops Chunky wrapped loops Linking wrapped loops Simple loops Forming open and closed spirals Head pins: easy, shaped, spiral, drawn bead Coiling Fabricating findings: jump rings, clasps (“s”, hook, 2-toggle styles), earwires (fish hook, freeform, french, hoops)

Patinas Most wire-workers and beaders are familiar with using liver or sulfur to create an aged patina to their designs. But there are so many other unique color finishes that can be achieved with alternative metals. This section explores those options.
Traditional liver of sulfur patina and prefinished wires Ammonia and salt-water patina (blue finish)
Vinegar and salt-water patina, aka The Potato Chip Patina! (green finish)
Vinegar and wood chip patina (green finish)
Heat (red finish)
Alcohol inks (multi-colors)

Exploring Rustic Color This section traverses the ins and outs of creating color combinations with a nature-inspired, rustic feel, while still being creative and modern.
Neutrals, browns, and whites (Earth/Winter)
Hot reds, oranges, and yellow (Fire/Sunsets/Summer)
Blues and greens (Water)
Pastels (Spring/Floral)
Jewel tones (Fall)
Black, white, ivory, and silver (Wind/Night Sky)

Wire Embroidery Tips & Techniques Something completely new to wire-workers and an important aspect of this book will be wire embroidery. In this section, readers learn techniques for using wire to embroider on metal, as well as a glossary of basic embroidery stitches.
Sketching the design Laying out the punches How to use wire like a needle and thread Basic embroidery stitches

25 Step-by-Step Projects

Artist Bios Brief bios of the contributing glass artist shown in the projects.
Glossary of Terms Resources Index