Learn to make and connect wire links to creates stunning jewelry. Use your favorite jewelry wire, from gold or silver to copper or bronze, to create more than 300 different wire links that can be used in countless combinations to form necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Internationally renowned artist and author Lora S. Irish shows you how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps. After you have mastered the art of twisting and coiling jewelry links, you can let your imagination run wild. Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own. 10 stunning projects are included to get you started and inspire your creativity. The second half of the book includes projects with step-by-step instructions using a number of the links. In addition, the majority of the illustrations show you exactly how the links are made. The companion book, Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry, has projects for all of the links, with step-by-step instructions for each project. If you are beginner looking to step up to the plate and create more creative and exciting wire jewelry, this is a book for you! Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author.In addition to her work as an author, in 1997, working from her home studio, Lora and her husband, Michael, created carvingpatterns(dot)com, an Internet-based studio focusing on online tutorials, projects, and patterns created exclusively by Lora for crafters and artisans. The website offers more than 1,500 patterns in various subject categories, including Americana, Animal and Wildlife, Celtic Knots, Dragons and Beasts, Nautical and Sea Life, Spirit People, and many more. Lora continues to provide new patterns-and inspiration to many artists-at the site. Lora also contributes a regular relief carving pattern column to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine.