I borrowed this from the library, and after seeing it, not only did I buy it, but so did some of my friends. It really is a great book of basic techniques for the beginner. It is well-illustrated with easy to read instructions. Pieces are such you will want to wear them.

I am a beginner. I went to the book store to get a book to get me started and I probably looked at approx. a hundred jewelry books and I picked this one to buy. It really turned out to be a great book because I went home and promply made a gorgeous necklace. I made the one on the cover actually, and I have been getting rave reviews from all my friends. The directions were very easy to understand and with a small amount of practice it all came together. In fact the neighbor kids were able to make some earrings and bracelets from the book. It has some amazing pictures and the projects were really quite beautiful. Can't wait to do some more. I think you'll really like this one if you want to learn how to do wire work.

If you want to learn different link styles, this is your book. Lots of nice pictures and cute projects.

For a beginner, like myself; this was helpful, instructive and gave inspiration and ideas for me to create. I will always use this book for reference, but I am ready to move on to other projects. I thought it was worth the purchase.

This book presents all the basics to making wire jewelry. It will let you know which supplies are most important, teaches you how to make basic shapes and gives some projects. What is most important though is that it gives one the tools to design one's own jewlery and it does so with such clarity and precision. After reading this book, I made and sold my first earring/necklace set from silver and green flourite. I keep this book by my side when I create wire work at night to sell at my on-line boutique. I give 10% of my profits to charity...

In short -- buy this you will not regret it!