This is a really beautifully designed book, with clear and (it seems) easy-to-follow instructions. As someone who has never worked with wire or made jewelry, I felt like I could give it a shot using the information presented in this title -- though, as a lazy person, I have not yet done so.

This book is amazing - not only is it glorious eye candy, the very doable for anyone that has time, patience and a will. The instructions are all shown step by step through drawing - and they are very easy to follow and understand. The jewellery is beautiful and no - one would be ashamed to wear - classical yet modern and stylish.
It will take time and patience to weave these beautiful but unusual pieces but very well worth the effort.
The book is well laid out, with a sections on tools, material and technique. Lots of information and great instructions

It wasn’t until I received the digital version of this book from the publisher that I found it was geared toward those with intermediate to advanced skills. The author, Sarah Thompson, has an earlier book which is for beginners, which is what I am. I purchased that book and am enjoying learning the process of making beautiful woven wire jewelry.

I was inspired to buy that book because of the projects in this one. I will be purchasing this book as well when I am comfortable with the results I achieve with the first book.


The book will well laid-out with lots of photographs and explanations of process. The tools and the step-by-step tasks to achieve the final look are detailed and make it easy to follow along.

I have made other types of jewelry before but have always wanted to learn wire weaving. It is a little hard on the hands but gets easier the more that I weave (muscles learning new tasks!)

For some of the projects in this book, the author/artist gives a brief explanation of other variations that can be made using much of the same materials.

I’m looking forward to both finishing the first book and then getting this book in hardcopy format (which is my preferred method for arts and crafts books) to make myself jewelry and to make as gifts for others.

I was provided a temporary digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

The cover picture of this book is enough to see that it's for the more intricate and polished end of wire jewellery making. This is not one for beginners!

Having said that, the basics are still covered. Tools, Materials and Techniques are the first chapters, followed by Weaving and Sculpting before it gets into Symmetry and Transformation.

There are a lot of full color pictures of some very impressive jewellery pieces. The chapter on tools is straightforward enough and would be useful at any level of experience. It goes into more detail than I've seen in other books on wire weaving. Materials is slanted towards working in silver, though other craft wires are mentioned.

The chapter on techniques seems short, yet it's mind boggling. How can something look easy and complicated at the same time? As I said, this one isn't for the beginners. Weaving and sculpting are similarly simple yet complicated. Then instructions for the pictures pieces give the reader a chance to apply the information and find out just how easy/complicated putting it all into practice can be!

I'll be honest, this book scares me. It also intrigues me! I want to be able to make the sort of amazing jewellery that is shown but I know it's not as easy as it looks. I think practice is in order, but I'm not ready to invest in silver to the extent that making the really cool pieces would require.

The pieces are gorgeous though and the instructions are clear and detailed, so maybe someday.

I’ve been making jewelry since I was a kid and I got into wire weaving after taking a class on wire weaving rings with my mom. I jump back into wire weaving on and off and mainly make rings and pendants, so I got excited when I saw this book. The cover is beautiful and I could tell that Sarah Thompson is very talented at what she does. Naturally, I was interested in what she has to say and what kind of wisdom she is sharing with everyone.

This book is more of a guide than a step by step book for beginners, which is cool because there are step by step instructions that slowly become more in depth as the projects and techniques become more complex. Thompson intends for this book to be a guide to help people new and old to wire weaving to learn or develop new techniques. In the process, we also get wonderful pictures of the beautiful pieces that she has created, which gives readers an idea of the kind of things that they can make as they become more experienced.

While the projects are not marked as beginner, intermediate, and advanced, it’s pretty easy to tell based on looking at the project and the graph that accompanies it. I think it’ll be pretty neat for people new to wire weaving to see and experience how simple it is to create items that appear a lot more complex than they are. This book is also great because Thompson covers all of the tools and other supplies that she uses, what they are for, and the pros and cons of the different types of wire that one can craft with. Not all of the tools are a must, but she explains what she recommends and what one might buy based on what they plan on making. I want to dig out my wire weaving supplies and get crafting after reading this book. I’ve never made a bracelet and I want to give it a go!

Woven in Wife by Sarah Thompson is a wonderfully illustrated book for those who enjoy jewelry making. This book explains everything from tools necessary, types of wire, and techniques used with beautiful pictures to guide those of us who enjoy having this feature. There are also patterns for several projects using techniques outlined in the book. Woven Wire is a great gift for anyone who enjoys creating jewelry or even a newbie to this handcraft.

Pictured: a gorgeous collection of jewelry that you can hand-make with wire.

Not pictured: all of the painful cuts and finger callouses that develop when you are making wire jewelry.

These projects are definitely not for beginners! Speaking as a beginner whose fingers still hurt pretty badly from that one time I unsuccessfully attempted to make wire jewelry, making wire jewelry is easier said than done. These do look gorgeous, though and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. So if you have wire-bending skills, go for it!

I received a copy of this for a fair and honest reviews. I have to say I tried to read this on my Kindle and the images were off and some did not  load at all. With that said the instructions and the tips were well done. It is enough that I think I could make some of the project. I got a jewelry kit that has most of the tools. I like this book for it makes jewelry have I have loved doing that for years and did not know how this was done. Now that I do I am still amazed.

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I was surprised by the quality and the spectacular designs. This books is an excellent introduction to wire jewelry, The professional techniques are explained by illustrated tutorials for incredible designs.

This how to guide offers a lot of information on woven wire jewelery. There are a lot of photographs and drawings to support the novice wire weaver in their endeavor to get to know the techniques. Materials and tools are explained as well as the different techniques, which are introduced in form of different projects to recreate. The projects range from bracelets, pendants to earrings. There is also a part dedicated to fixing and hiding mistakes - or as I like to call it, making this project your unique masterpiece.

Like so many other books by Interweave Press this is a guide book that will certainly help you try out this technique and maybe even master it with a collection of your own.

Woven in Wire is the second book from artist and teacher . Published by F+W Media and Interweave Press, it's due out 17th July, 2017. The book is available in softcover and contains 160 pages. Like most tutorial instruction books, there's an intro followed by chapters covering tools/supplies and basic techniques including the different weaving techniques along with some very basic torchwork (basically just materials and some good safety advice and drawing a bead on wire (melting the end to form a ball)). One thing I really appreciate about the author's style is that she's encouraging without being too eager or smothering as well as giving some really valuable tips about her own working methods and the specific tools that work for her. There's an awful lot of product placement going on in the world of how-to books and I really applaud the author for refusing to be a shill for any specific company.

The intro chapters (~20% of the page content) are followed by tutorial chapters for the (by my count) 13 projects from beginner(ish) to masterwork level. Interspersed in these chapters are really valuable tips and tricks for working with the materials and saving frustration where possible. The projects run the gamut from earrings to pendants and everything in between including rings bracelets, clasps etc. There wasn't a single project in the book which I didn't want to make. That almost never happens to me.

I worked as a bench jeweler in the traditional commercial jewelry trade for over 16 years (until I went back to school to become a bio-engineer at a ripe old age; it's never too late to take up another career). Anyhow, the point is, working as a jeweler I always wanted to flex more of my creative muscles and work more with wire as a structural element. I never got my chance as a professional working for a paycheck (I was the faceless drone re-sizing your engagement ring, or possibly repairing your necklace when you lost it down the garbage disposal *true stories*). I have set up a bench in my workshop now and share creative space with my daughter, also a budding bench jewelry artist.

I love the fact that many of these projects use forged wire as a basis. The shaped and flattened wire structure gives the entire piece stability and solidity without losing any of the fluidity and organic-ness (it should be a word) of the woven wire.

This is not a book for following slavishly. This is a book which provides loosely structured learning guidelines for developing your own style and finding and adapting your own techniques. In that sense, Sarah Thompson is a fantastic teacher. This is a worthwhile book, lavishly illustrated and photographed. Her passion for her art and her willingness to share the 'good stuff' she's learned is rare.

Well worth adding to the jeweler's library. This book will age very well and remain current as your skill progresses.

Five stars, really lovely.

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publisher synopsis: Weave - Sculpt - Transform

Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art.

Follow along as Sarah shares:Wire weaving fundamentals and her most prized techniques, helping you become a distinguished wire artist.Mastering form and symmetry as you create ornate necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings.The final steps to becoming a wire-weaving master--dismantling and reassembling the woven components for truly transformative jewelry designs.As you work through the techniques and designs in Woven in Wire, your artistic power will grow, your skills will advance, and you will have the confidence to create your own intricate breathtakingly beautiful designs.


This book was amazing. It had beautiful pictures!! The author was very descriptive on tools needed, what they are needed for, how to use them, etc. Also she included pictures of each item she was describing either it be a tool, or wire, etc. She goes over safety precautions as well. The pieces created in this book are amazing!!

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Thank you to netgalley and Sarah Thompson for allowing me to read, try out and review this book. What a beautiful book it is! Very well written instructions and beautiful designs to try and master!