Hello!
Today’s feature: wire jewelry. 🙂
Right about now some of you may be receiving your subscriptions to Step by Step Wire magazine – the Dec/Jan 2014 issue is out. I’m especially excited about this issue because not only are there beautiful projects inside, I also have a new wire link project featured. I didn’t stop making links once my book manuscript was turned in – oh no, I have more ideas filling cups around my work table. 🙂 SBS Wire has a special place in the early years of my wire-working journey. My first nationally published tutorial was in SBS Wire back in 2008. Now 5 years later I am thrilled to share designs as the 2014 featured artist. I hope to create wire design tutorials that will inspire you, just as the projects in this magazine have inspired me over the years.
I thought I’d show a few pictures of the project you’ll find, as it was photographed on the flip side in the magazine. Here you can see that the links are actually textured with decorative stamps. It is subtle and either way is fine – plain or with stamps.
Recently I couldn’t resist turning to a spool of wire to create a birthday present for my sister. Simple wrapped loops were transformed into earwires with a cascade of iolite, crystal, gray onyx and Hilltribe beads.
Thanks for stopping by and reading about the latest in wire on my end. I hope you are enjoying moments of creative bliss in your neck of the woods!
– Cindy xoxo
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 first jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was recently released this Fall.
What an absolutely lovely necklace! Cindy, I just got your book The Missing Link a few days ago and am slowly working through it, my links are still a bit wonky, but I like them. I am really enjoying it and hope to be adding some fresh new links into my future designs. Thanks so much~ Warm Regards, Tammie
This link is so graceful. Really love it! Thank you for sharing.
Cindy, you make me wish I could work with wire so badly! Those links are just mesmerizing! I love that double spiral effect.
More beautiful work. I got my magazine yesterday but just left it on the table – I will have to look at it when I get home today. You must dream in links!!!!!
Cindy!
Those links are fantastic! Love ’em. The earrings are beautiful as well. Your sister must love the.
You’ve got a lot going on in that head of yours! Thanks for sharing!
-Michelle
Beautiful! I have to get my new tumbler cleaned today, and I’m ready to sink my teeth into your book! I love this new design, so graceful….
I think these double infinity wire links are my favorite yet! And the little bit of texture really makes them special. Hoping my Step by Step comes today. Congratulations on being featured. Well deserved!
Congrats on being the featured artist Cindy!! So deserved!! Love the links with the stampings–gives them a lacy look which is very elegant and classical at the same time. My square wire arrived. I will be trying out the sliding rings link very soon.
Cindy-I am so enjoying your “Missing Link” book-I love learning to make your chain links and they have added that special touch to my jewelry. Hope there is a another book in your future.
Linda
Another triumph, Cindy! I’m heading to town this afternoon and will pick up a copy of SBS Wire, so excited!
Absolutely beautiful, Cindy! Your colours are wonderful, and the texturizing on those links is amazing.
Hey Cindy,
I just wanted to let you know how much I LOVE your new book! I’ve been wanting to start working on making chain, and your book is just what I needed to get me started! I sit every evening making links, chains & bracelets…and got me thinking up new ideas for links. Thank you for the spark!!
Julie
I love the new link, Cindy. The necklace is beautiful! I’m enjoying the book and this new link is a great addition.
I love love love the earrings. I still have not gotten the book yet.. I know I know.. I just probably wont til after the holidays, but I am loving the links.
as always, just beautiful work Cindy! That link is gorgeous, and the gift for your sister is so wonderfully pretty – I’m sure she’ll love it!
I received my copy of SBS two days ago and was so happy to see you all over the place! 🙂 Love the new link – you know I will be trying it! 🙂 Your earrings are fabulous – the monochromatic look is beautiful! Wishing you continued success!
The links are gorgeous! I really need to get this issue of step by step wire!
Have been looking through your book (loving it!) and am wanting more!
I love the links, textures and how you paired them with beads! The color of the metals is nice too! 😀 beautiful work, Cindy.
(((Feeling inspired!)))
Beautiful, Cindy. I love this link. It’s wonderful!
Wow, your links are gorgeous! I am going to pick up the issue so I can check everything out. Love how you styled everything in your last photo 🙂
Congratulations Cindy be on being selected as the SBSW featured artist. Look forward to what you’ll be revealing next year. Love the stamping on the links – amazing how it changes the look of the design. Great earring design, lucky sister!
Now hope my issue arrives soon….
That is a gorgeous link, Miss Cindy! I love the sinuous curves and the texture. I totally want to learn how to make this! That is one that I could see myself using, maybe even modifying a bit. What a lucky sister you have! Thanks for sharing this new eye candy! Stunning as usual. Enjoy the day. Erin
Cindy, all the pieces are amazing. The earrings are my favorite. Of course!
I was so excited when I received you book in the mail. I haven’t had time to make any of the projects in the book but hope to soon. Your book was well written and filled with great photos. Your sister will love her gift!!!
I love these links. They are so graceful!
A few nights ago I knocked over a glass of wine, which splashed on your book on the coffee table. I grabbed your book before anything else on the table and wiped it off asap. Thankfully it was white wine. I set the book under a weight so the pages would dry flat and not wrinkle up. The book survived, thank heavens! 😉
These are the sexiest links I’ve ever seen from you! I just adore them! I’ve got to find a way to use these– just gotta get to BAM to find a copy of SBS Wire soon. I’ve been following you in these mags all these years and so happy you’re still doing articles so we can see your new ideas as they evolve.
hi cindy…so nice of you to stop in and leave such kind words. i have long admired your talent. the earrings you created for your sister are pure grey perfection! happy creative day to you! 😉