From wire to metal sheet, Helen goes in-depth with the steps you for crafting spirals, tubes, and other curves. Dive into ancient designs that are still used today – the specula from the Greeks and the speculum from the Romans. Boost your jewelry making skills as you go step-by-step through the process of creating these forms easily and correctly.
Features:
- Advance your techniques with 12 detailed lessons to master crafting spirals, tubes, and other curves out of wire and metal sheet.
- Explore different metalsmith techniques for crafting spiral shapes, from bending wire with pliers to beating metal sheet into submission.
- Explore the jewelry making tools, materials, and steps needed to create various forms.
- Spend less time guessing with “fabriconista” Helen’s detailed directions and expert tips for successfully mastering these forms.
- Lea tips to make tubing, then go beyond to craft speculum with ease.
- And more!
