McCrath. Just a few of the entries covered include acrylics, etching, inlaying, enameling, casting, stamping, blanking, patinating, oxidizing and chain making. Complete with instructions for designing and presenting jewelry concepts as working drawings. Step-by-step color photos make instructions easy to understand. Hardcover.

 176 pages.

McCreight. Learn 50 projects that show how to use the material by showing specific applications with 25 techniques. An additional section describes 10 tools that you can make in your own studio. Complete with 300 drawing, directions for making your own tools, and a handy wire binding. A must have book on this new revolutionary material. Hard cover.

128 pgs.

Jenkins and Thrasher. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations tell how to make pins, pendants, chains, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, stickpins and novelties.

Baskett. Make useful household items or unique keepsakes to treasure with more than 50 projects using different wires, stones, beads and more! Find out about the healing powers and qualities attributed to various beads and stones, and how to use them to craft lovely jewelry pieces.

128 pgs.

Lareau. Make wire-wrapped cabochons, necklaces, wire hook and eye clasps. Includes step-by-step instructions, detailed line drawings and a color gallery of wirework.

128 pages.

Soukup. Here is an easy-to-learn method for fabricating soldered jewelry pieces. All steps are clearly shown with photos and detailed text.

48 pages.

Allison. "All the skills and tools you need to get started." Every basic step illustrated in full color and clear close-ups. Covers working with beads, making loops, clamps, etc., and bending gold and silver wire. 9" x 11" spiral bound.

110 pages.

Wood. Readers will discover the glorious color and vibrancy of glass beads that can be used to create eighteen beautiful projects including purses, boxes, picture frames, cushions and scarves. A wide range of beading techniques is shown and explained to create your project. Hard cover.

112 pages. 200 color photos.

Waszek. Making your own silver chains is surprisingly easy, and you'll be able to make unique pieces found nowhere else. They're simple to make by hand and you don't need specialized equipment or tools—everything is available at jewelry-supply and hardware stores.

112 pages.

Sinclair. Still the best instruction book on wirewrapping. Over 130 pgs. and hundreds of easy to follow illustrations taking you step-by-step from basic to advance designs. Book is wire bound so it will lay flat when being used as an instruction manual.

192 pgs.

Rodgers. Whether it's something you found in the local hardware store or picked up on your last outdoor adventure, you can convert everyday objects into jewelry pieces. Shows beading techniques, including strap and fringe variations. 225 how-to-illus. 100 color photos.

H. Clegg. Making wire jewelry is easy to learn and fun to do. All it takes is wire, pliers, and a few short hours. Learn how to twist, bend and turn copper, brass or silver into graceful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings with more than 60 projects. With this clearly illustrated "how to" book and some easy to find tools, you can create a wardrobe of fabulous handcrafted metal jewelry. Softcover.

112 pages.