New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry: Unexpected Combinations, Unique Designs

I met Margot at a gem show recently. She is a very lovely woman and very inspiring. That is why I decided to order her book. Well let me tell you I was not let down. The book is very detailed, with lovely pictures and easy to follow directions. Like the title states, I was inspired!!!! Order this book, I don't think you will be disappointed. I do highly recommend.

Well written, illustrated, and easy to follow instructions. The designs are unique, inspiring, and beautiful. Really am a fan of Margot Potter and have to say this book does not disappoint.

Very basic skills. I'm ready for more advanced projects so not very helpful to me. Plus while there are some cute ideas in the projects, overall I found the stuff to be really odd. Great for beginners.

Has some really neat projects and they are well illustrated. Really like this book, it covers my love of wire works.

Eu li as opiniões antes de comprar o livro e achei que seria uma ótima fonte de inspiração e de informações para que eu pudesse aprender novas técnicas, porémo livro não traz nada de novo em termos de técnicas e apresenta projetos horrorosos, com cores berrantes, que eu jamais usaria ou daria de presente a alguém, a não ser que fosse para uma criança.Por conta disso, eu não recomendo a compra do livro.

Awesome

Love the book.

I review a lot of jewelry books, and I frequently love them for specific reasons. To be totally honest, I love everything Margot Potter has ever designed because she is so immediate, UNSPECIFIC, delightful, and dazzling in her creativity. I believe that this particular book, New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry, showcases Margot at her zenith. The best part of all, however, is that you do not have to know anything at all about beaded wire to be able to follow this skillful teacher as she demonstrates through step out photos the 30 wire-based projects (with variations!) in this fantastic book. Another good thing is that her "boutique chic" style is, ultimately, predominately inexpensive for the reader to reproduce when following a project. This is something we all absolutely appreciate in these days. Jewelry is a wonderful thing which is uplifting, and the author demonstrates that repeatedly, but it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg!After the table of contents, which includes well photographed and well explained answers to questions concerning wire, findings, beads, tools and techniques, there are five chapters. These chapters build upon understanding the reader gains from the earlier chapters in the book. By the end, the reader is really ready to take wing and fly!The first chapter is called "Foundations". This is concerned with wrapped, crocheted and coiled shaping wire designs. As these techniques are all very hip right now, go straight for this book, if you have any interest in learning these techniques in the simple and easy to understand manner promulgated by Ms. Potter, who is a great teacher, I repeat.One of my favorite projects from this chapter is "Thetis". I adore it. Look like a pro at crocheting in a second and make a gorgeous piece (with a variation included) with the great guidance you will receive from the author!Chapter Two is called "Thinking in 3-D". It focuses on woven beading wire designs. The bracelet "Penelope". made from beading wire, and crystal Swarovski Elements in Fuchsia, Indian Red, and Padaradscha 8mm rounds, makes me swoon. One thing the author is famous for is her eye for color. I really hope one day she writes a book on color alone--she is nonpareil in this area, and I have learned so much from her! The "Penelope" bracelet is stunning, with a variation in cool tones of blues and greens included which is equally terrific.Chapter Three is "Sculptural Concepts". This is all about "Complex Dimensional Shaping Wire and Beading Designs."Please note the project "Dragonmoon". It comes from this chapter. Not only is it beautiful, it is carefully made so that the materials do not irritate the wearer's neck. I especially appreciate a designer who is sensitive to reality and thinks about her projects from every angle. Unwearable jewelry is a pain.Frankly, this is one of my favorite designs in the new fab book; however the thirty designs offered are all so different that the reader will be given a multitude of choices. You do not have to follow my taste to love this book.I really enjoyed Chapter Four: "Architectural Exploration". This involves learning about "Complex Dimensional Beading Wire and Beading Dimensions". It is positively brilliant. As you can see from the chapter subheadings, progress is being made subtlely as each chapter unfolds. Wait until you take in the play of light, balance, airiness, and color in this chapter. "Euclid", for example, with its colored beading wire and bicone Swarovski Elements, is an original and captivating bracelet I suggest the reader try. The instructions are very clear, and it is a unique and special project.Finally, one arrives at Chapter Five: "The Fifth Dimension". The subtitle for this chapter sums up much of what the reader has been learning in the previous chapters: "Combining Beading and Shaping Wire Designs".One design the author created which completely flipped me out with joy was the project, "Mesopotamia" earrings.Constructed of gunmetal Artistic Wire, gunmetal crimp beads, black beading wire and just two baby blue beads (one for each earring), these are AMAZING, powerfully designed, four inch shoulder dusters which you can't buy anywhere--you just must learn how to make these from this exceptional book if you are a jewelry lover and a designer. They are showstopping!These is a resource list in the back which is easy going and shows how to obtain the simple, interchangeable things which you will need to follow along with these projects. You don't need to follow to the letter many of Ms. Potter's designs.I am grateful for the opportunity to review this one of a kind, energizing, and timely book. New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry will be a staple in my jewelry design library for good. It is really worth getting! Thank you, Margot, once again, for a fabulous learning experience!

This is one of the best and most useful books I've see so far on bead and wire jewelry. All the techniques and tools are very well explained, in detail, with clear pictures. Great buy.

I ordered this at the begining of July and the publication date was put back until the end of July so I've been eagerly waiting for a few weeks. The wait was worth it. This book is great (if you like (mostly) fun, funky items that perhaps not everyone would wear). Not sure if beginners would find it a bit complex, but for inspiration it's great. The projects are very varied but always surprising and Margot Potter uses the materials in unique ways which I would never have thought of. I think people who like traditional jewellery and classic styles made with gemstones and such would probably not care for this book, so for those people I would say try and look inside it online if possible or borrow from the library first. At first glance it appears to be aimed at young people (which I'm not), but it is very different and that's why I like it. I'm always sriving to find something that will cause amazement or that not many would wear and this book has it. The instructions are very good and are accompanied by photographs and variations are also included, so you get two projects for the price of one. The author obviously loves bright colours and the whole book is cheerful and extremely colourful. I love it.

Excellent service, the book is a good read with very good projects.

Great book