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Hot off the press: Wire Style 2 {and a give away!}

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I am so thrilled to introduce Wire Style 2,  a brand new book full of inspiration from NINE top jewelry designers, complete with an instructional DVD.  Wire Style 2  by Denise Peck  is packed with 45 new and phenomenal wire designs!   You may know Denise as the remarkable editor of Step by Step Wire magazine, and author of 101 Wire Earrings and Wire Style.  And in even more news, Denise is the coauthor of Handcrafted Wire Findings due out this June!

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Being asked to contribute to Wire Style 2 was certainly a personal dream come true for me.  I am humbled to be in the company of 8 exceptional jewelry artists.  Among the contributors are Kerry Bogert, Jodi Bombardier, Jane Dickerson, Lorelei Eurto, Connie Fox, Lisa Niven Kelly and Donna Spadafore – most are authors of their own jewelry design books.  One of my favorite features about Wire Style 2 is the wide array of styles that can be found inside.  From fine coiling and detail work, to textured metal and oxidized wire, you’ll find something sure to catch your eye (and have you grabbing your spool of wire and trusty pliers). Beginners and seasoned wire workers alike can draw fresh inspiration from this collection of designs. 

I am proud to have 11 designs in Wire Style 2.  Are you ready for a preview?  In “Change of Heart”, I created a design that I would consider my signature style.  If you’ve ever wanted to create a bangle using heavy-gauge wire as a base (and add a couple layers of coiled wire), this is a fantastic project for you!  Oxidizing the finished piece and tumble polishing are my secrets to a knock-out piece.   You can use anything for the focal bead, from your favorite Thai silver bead  to that lampwork focal you’ve been hoarding.

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I made another just for this book preview, available in my Etsy shop just in time for Valentine’s Day…. or any day you feel like wearing your heart on your sleeve:

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While you’re working with heavier-gauge wire, how about learning a brand new link?  “Encircled” is a lesson in simplicity and repitition; a project allowing you the opportunity to perfect the spiraling technique.  Again, all you need is wire and a single focal bead!  The lampwork focal in this piece is by Jena Fulcher.

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I had fun making another for my shop, this one features a lampwork focal by Deronda Designs:

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If you love vintage-inspired jewelry and have a collection of bits and bobs, you just might want to try “Dreaming in Sepia”.  With a simple spiral design, learn to create a charm holder for all of your special treasures.

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One of the highlights for me in designing jewelry for Wire Style 2 was the opportunity to collaborate with fellow jewelry designers, personal friends whose work I greatly admire.  Look inside the book to see how you can highlight special art beads with three gauges of wire.  I worked with Christine Damm’s exceptional polymer clay beads in “Fallen to Earth”.  I was also so excited at the opportunity to design a long, classic necklace featuring the lampwork beads of my long-time friend,Kerry Bogert. In “Collector’s Club”, you can combine your favorite collection of wirework links with a cherished collection of beads!  This just might be my favorite piece in the book as it represents years of friendship and support from someone who has been with me since I did my very first craft show and was brand new to wire working.  Who would have guessed that we would collaborate like this one day back when we met on the Bead and Button forum online? 🙂

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Speaking of Kerry, you’ll want to stop on over to KABS Creative Concepts now and see her FABULOUS pieces as a second-time contributor to  Wire Style 2!  You’ll learn so many new techniques when you give her cutting-edge projects a try.

…..Now on to the GIVEAWAY!!!    Would you like to win your own copy of Wire Style 2??  Simply leave me a comment to be entered in a drawing to win a copy of this must-have book!  *The deadline to enter is February 7th, 10:00  a.m. EST.  The winner will be announced later that day!

Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the drawing!

*Update* The drawing is now closed.  Thank you for your interest!

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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.

Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.

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  2. Congratulations on the new book, I can’t wait to see it all and try the new spiral! I just love all your designs……..you guys are all on my rss feed!

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  5. Congratulations!
    You guys are such an inspiration to me. The work you guys do never ceases amaze and to keep my interest. I know I’ll be picking up a copy even if I don’t win. Thanks for the chance though!

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  9. This just sounds like a jam packed book. Can’t wait to see it and of course would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance.

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  14. This sounds like a fantastic book ~ congrats on being a part of such beautiful design work! The pieces you have featured in your blog are just amazing. 🙂 Thank you for the book giveaway, I would love to win this book!

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  15. Congratulations on your fabulous achievement, you certainly deserve it! I love your pieces and have the beads in mind for the projects. Cannot wait for the drawing!

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  16. Congratulations, Cindy! You did beautiful work for what looks like a totally awesome book. Yes, I would love to win this! Thank you for making it available. My fingers & toes are crossed because what I have yet to learn about wire would fill many volumes!
    Sally

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  23. I would absolutely LOVE to get this book! I can’t even fathom how this would help me hit the next step in my jewelry designing xD

    And of course the fact that you have designs in it makes it even BETTER!

    Thank you for this opportunity 🙂

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  24. Wow! I already wanted the book before I saw your blog post, but now I MUST have it!! You pieces are so inspirational, and I would love to see the other pieces you’ve designed for the book, plus all the other designs by talented people. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  26. Thank you for the lovely opportunity. I love, love, love books and even if I don’t “win” one, this one will be in my library. Congratulations on being part of this wonderful book.

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  29. Wow! Love the first book, so can’t wait to get my hands on the second one! Congratulations on being a part of this book.

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  30. Wow! Lovely designs, as would be expected 🙂 Congratulations to all of you! I can’t wait to get ahold of this book…and by winning it? All the better!

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  32. Love the spiral and would enjoy winning. Regardless, the book will be on my wish list of must haves. Best of luck!!

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  33. I have so been wanting to learn how to make bangles, and in general how to do more wire work. Looks like a fabulous book. Fingers crossed… thanks

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  37. Cindy, Your designs are beautiful. Would love to add WS2 to my collection.
    PS – You know, I think you should be working on your own book….

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  38. Congratulations Cindy on WS2. Your designs and ideas look really wonderful. I look forward to seeing not only more of your designs but also the pieces from the other artists you collaborated with to bring together such an exciting book.Thank you for the chance to win.

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  39. Hello I hope my English is not too bad, I would love to join your book my little corner of Belgium
    Congratulations for this superb book

    Anne

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  42. Oh Cindy, this heart bracelet is AWESOME I love..love..love..love..have I said LOVE this bracelet. I can never wear a bangle because I can’t get them over my large hand this is PERFECT!!!!!! This book is on my wish list on Amazon, so I would love to win it.

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  46. Something to pass the long winter hours! Sounds like a party to me! Wire, BFF’s, beads and a new inspirational book! a little vino and chocolate and it’s paradise in the making.

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  47. Cindy, congratulations on your contributions in the new book and for giving us a sneek peek. Amazing new pieces and ideas… you are truly talented!

    Can’t wait to get my hands on it when it hits the shelves…..

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  48. 11 designs????? Are you kidding me? That’s so huge! You are one of my favorite artists so this book will definitely have to grace my bookshelf. Can’t wait to see it!

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  49. Hi Cindy, thank you so much for swinging by, and look what’s going on over here! Wow, a giveaway and see that you are published, again! Yeah! Good for you and congratulations Sweet Cindy. Would love the opportunity to win this wonderful book. Thanks for offering it! Riki xoxo

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