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Giveaway-Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry book

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Giveaway-Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry

Leave a comment in this post by Sept 13, 2018 and you are in the running for this beautiful wire jewelry making book.

Open to U. S. Residents only please.

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Weave – Sculpt – Transform

Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art.

Follow along as Sarah shares:

  • Wire weaving fundamentals and her most prized techniques, helping you become a distinguished wire artist.
  • Mastering form and symmetry as you create ornate necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings.
  • The final steps to becoming a wire-weaving master–dismantling and reassembling the woven components for truly transformative jewelry designs.
As you work through the techniques and designs in Woven in Wire, your artistic power will grow, your skills will advance, and you will have the confidence to create your own intricate breathtakingly beautiful designs.

Comments

  2. Oh my goodness, sign me up now! This would SO enhance my limited skills. I am a self-taught jewelry crafter and wire weaver, I LOVE the process and would SO appreciate new ideas and techniques from an expert! Please consider me!

  4. Looks like a fantastic book…I am just starting to “play” with this type of jewelry making and this could help elevate my progress

  6. This book looks awesome! I am just learning some wiring and was excited to read about this book! thank you!

  8. The cover photo is gorgeous. I’ve been looking for a new craft that would be rewarding in many ways now that I am disabled. I have a lot of time on my hands and want to make something with them. Beautiful art.

  9. This book looks amazing and I would really like to read it.. thanks for the chance to win it.

  14. This picture gave me ideas I have not thought about before. Using the large gage wire to create a form. I have only thought about small gage and wrapping to make larger lines. Thank you.

  23. That book looks like its filled with creative ideas. I love upcycling/recycling, I would love to have that in my resource library.

  24. As a recent retiree, I’m looking for something to do that would potentially expand into gifts for family members. Is this something a novice could do?

  25. The cover of this book is a seller in itself. I would really enjoy trying my hand at some of the patterns. Thanks for the opportunity.

  28. Have worked with wire myself but, this book…just by looking at cover could bring it to a new level. Excited to have the chance to add this to my resource library.

  31. To win and use this
    book would be so
    amazing in learning
    how to work this
    jewelry out.
    Carla from Utah

  32. I would love to win this book. I have a piece of Sarah’s jewelry and it would be amazing to learn how she does it and try myself.
    Nancy

  35. The necklace on the cover is beautiful. I’d love to win this book and try making one for myself.

  38. I know very little about wire-weaving, but it looks like this book might be a way to fix that. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  39. WOW Gorgeous creation. I never tried wire weaving but it looks so interesting. Thank you very much for opening up my eyes to a new craft or more

Have you read?

DIY Review: Vintage Milk Can Side Table Makeover – Upcycled Charm with a Story

You know that thrill when you find an old, rusty piece of junk and immediately see its potential? That’s exactly the vibe I got reading the tutorial from A Pretty Happy Home on turning a vintage milk can into a side table. It’s one of those simple yet satisfying projects that blends upcycled charm with real functionality—and adds a whole lot of character to your space.

First off, there’s just something magical about milk cans. They’ve got history. You just know they’ve lived on a dusty farm porch or sat beside a barn door through decades of seasons. In this project, that history gets to shine—literally—after a little elbow grease and creative thinking.

What I loved about this makeover is how unfussy it is. The milk can wasn’t scrubbed within an inch of its life or made to look overly polished. Instead, it got a respectful refresh: a little cleaning, a bit of clear coat to protect the patina, and a sturdy, round wood top to complete the transformation into a DIY farmhouse side table.

The wood top itself was made from leftover pieces—hello, recycled wood projects—which gives this whole DIY an extra eco-friendly touch. It’s a small win for the environment and a big win for anyone who appreciates budget-friendly home decor that doesn’t look cheap.

You don’t need fancy tools or a woodworking shop to pull this off. That’s the beauty of these repurposed furniture ideas—they’re accessible. And they let the vintage pieces speak for themselves. This one, in particular, looks just as good next to a cozy armchair as it would on a porch with a cup of tea and a warm breeze.

The final result? A rustic milk can side table that’s equal parts practical and nostalgic. It’s got that collected-over-time feel that you just can’t buy from a big box store. And as someone who loves giving old things new life, it absolutely inspired me to go digging through the nearest antique store (or maybe my parents’ shed) to see what I can rescue next.

If you’re looking for easy upcycled decor projects, or a way to add authentic farmhouse style without breaking the bank, this tutorial is a perfect weekend project. Honestly, this is the kind of piece that guests will ask about, and you’ll get to say, “Oh, that old thing? I made it.”

And you will say it with pride.