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Review and giveaway: handcrafted wire findings (US only)

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cover of handcrafted wire findingsInterweave has added another great book to their line up – this one by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson will show you how to save money by making your own findings. Detailed photos step you through instructions for techniques in handcrafted wired findings and makes it a cinch to create your own components.

Divided into 6 sections, you will learn to make ear wires, links & connectors, s-hook clasps, hook clasps, toggle clasps, and a few extras, too. From basic utilitarian components to textured findings, this book will teach you the techniques you need to create beautiful, functional findings for all your jewelry making projects.

Interweave press has generously offered a copy of handcrafted wire findings: techniques and designs for custom jewelry components for giveaway here on Craft Gossip. To enter for your chance to win, leave a comment about your favorite Interweave publication and what makes it special to you. The giveaway will end June 19, 2011. Good luck, dear readers!

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114 Comments so far

  1. Mary Anne Flesch on June 4, 2011 5:29 pm

    I am really enjoying Stamped Metal Jewelry! It is an area I really want to get into w/ my jewelry, and it’s a great resource. Thanks Interweave Press!

  2. Elizabeth on June 4, 2011 5:31 pm

    I would have a very difficult time picking one Interweave so I will just say that I love all their publications. They do an excellent job of tutoring all of us. Good luck everyone. I would love to have this as wire is my new obsession.

  3. Amanda on June 4, 2011 5:56 pm

    This one looks pretty amazing if you ask me! :)

  4. Leslie on June 4, 2011 6:04 pm

    Every Interweave book I own is very good. If I have to pick one I’d say “Wire Art Jewelry Workshop” by Sharilyn Miller is wonderful! I love the fact there’s a step by step DVD that comes with the book.

  5. CraftyHope on June 4, 2011 6:08 pm

    I’m a HUGE fan of Interweave’s “Stringing” magazine as well as their “Handcrafted Jewelry” magazine. Both are packed full of beautiful inspiration!

  6. MelodyJ on June 4, 2011 7:35 pm

    I like Interweave Knits and Interweave Crochet Magazine. I love to dream about all the projects I can make from them.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

  7. susan on June 4, 2011 7:44 pm

    I like making lots of things. To ask which Interrweave publication is the best, I would have to choose several: Knitting, Spin-Off, Crocheting. I am interested in learning jewelry making. :)

  8. susan on June 4, 2011 7:45 pm

    This wire book would be awesome!!

  9. Kelly on June 4, 2011 9:09 pm

    It’s so hard to just pick one! I’m addicted to most of their magazines :)

  10. Joni S on June 4, 2011 9:36 pm

    I’d have to go with “Cloth Paper Scissors” since that’s more my style.

  11. MaryM on June 4, 2011 11:48 pm

    I like Stringing Magazine for both inspiration and technique

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  13. jacqueline koudry on June 5, 2011 4:36 am

    All of their publications are fantastic but Beadwork magazine is my all-time favorite. I look forward to every issue.

  14. Carol on June 5, 2011 4:58 am

    I have never used one of their magazines but would love the chance to become addicted to them.

  15. marlene on June 5, 2011 5:40 am

    I like all their jewelry magazines. Am starting to do wire work so this book would be a big help!!!

  16. Ricki Duke on June 5, 2011 5:45 am

    I love this new one on wire findings. I love to tinker with wire to try and make something unique! This is the one for me.

  17. Sandy on June 5, 2011 6:01 am

    It would be impossible to choose one since I have such varied interests. My favorite crafts include crocheting and jewelry so those publications would be at the top of the list. Thanks for this giveaway!

  18. Jan on June 5, 2011 6:27 am

    I have to be honest …. I am not sure of all the magazines. I just have seen this one for the first time! I have some designs that I have been trying to find the right medium for their final “home” (lol)…. this looks like it would help tremendously! Thank you for the contest, as it introduced me to this … and maybe I will win! Whoever does…. will love it, I am sure! Thank you for the opportunity!

  19. Lauren Z on June 5, 2011 6:49 am

    This one looks like it will be my favorite!

  20. CathyH on June 5, 2011 7:02 am

    I like the metal smithing basics book because I collect a lot of old metal scraps and would like to learn how to work with them for art projects

  21. Debra Womack on June 5, 2011 7:46 am

    I don’t yet have any of the “paper” publications, but I do receive their emails… very high quality stuff! I want to learn more about making jewelry findings. :-)

  22. Denise on June 5, 2011 8:18 am

    I have downloaded and used several of the ebooks for crochet, jewelry making, and others. Thank you for the chance to win!

  23. Cynthia on June 5, 2011 8:30 am

    I like the Wire and Bead magazine.

  24. Sharon on June 5, 2011 8:44 am

    Great giveaway!! My favs are Jewelry Artist and Step by Step Wire. I love both of these mags!! I’d love to win this book, it’s cool to have all these tips and techniques in one publication
    Thanks!!

  25. Carol on June 5, 2011 8:48 am

    Everything I have ever gotten from Interweave has been wonderful. I have only tried to make a few jewelry pieces. Everyone that I look at from this book I say “I want that and that and that one”.

    Thanks for the chance to win a book that will fill my hours with lots of fun!

  26. Chris on June 5, 2011 8:50 am

    I like the Handcrafted Jewelry magazine!

  27. Lee on June 5, 2011 8:51 am

    Interweave Knits is the one I like!

  28. Teri on June 5, 2011 8:54 am

    I have so many of there books and magazines it is so hard to pick just one. the best of bead work books are great and this one would fit right in to make my own clasps personalized because after putting so much time into a piece it would be wonderful to have a clasp that I made also

  29. turtle on June 5, 2011 8:54 am

    What a cool looking book! Been wanting to expand my knowledge and this looks like it would fit the bill!

    But to pick just one Int Weave? That is impossible, too many dear to my heart for numerous reasons!

  30. Barb on June 5, 2011 9:02 am

    The wire one! Thanks for the chance to win!

  31. Kathie on June 5, 2011 9:13 am

    wow! My daughter and I just started making jewelry and this would be an awesome addition to our little collection of how to books!

  32. Karen Huber on June 5, 2011 9:14 am

    I love wirework and love making my own findings!

  33. Tamara Henry on June 5, 2011 9:34 am

    If i win this, it will be my favorite!

  34. Kim R. on June 5, 2011 9:35 am

    I love Interweave Knits and Crochet Magazines, they are my favorites among all the magazines out there :)
    Thanks!

  35. Sarah on June 5, 2011 11:16 am

    The Knits and Crochet is great! I’ve just started more wire working though, so this would be great.

  36. Awilda Santos on June 5, 2011 11:40 am

    I love the Interweave publications and own numerous from magazines to books (and a subscriber to their ezines – Beading Daily, Knitting Daily, Jewelry Making Daily). It’s hard to choose but I’d say I love to keep up with Stringing Magazine because it’s always full of great inspiration.

  37. Laura on June 5, 2011 11:45 am

    I can’t choose one Interweave publication, it is like asking a mother to choose your favorite child. I love them all. You see I am into anything to do with arts and crafts.
    I am amazed that this book just came up for this contest because I have been playing around with the idea of making handcrafted jewelry, not just putting beads together jewelry, so this book would get very used and appreciated in this home if I were to win it.

  38. Sara on June 5, 2011 3:52 pm

    I haven’t had the chance to get of Interweave publications yet. I would love to have a chance to get one.

  39. Nancy M on June 5, 2011 4:53 pm

    I don’t have a favorite interweave book but this one looks fabulous. I am struggling along trying to make my own findings and would love a book to tutor me.

  40. Lynn Dunn on June 5, 2011 7:28 pm

    I am not famililar with interweave books but would love this to help me make findings to go with my polymer clay

  41. Leslie Todd on June 5, 2011 9:00 pm

    My favorite Interweave book is one of their latest: Metal Style by Karen Dougherty. I love that it is full of great projects from some of my favorite instructors/artists.

    My favorite magazines from Interweave are Jewelry Artist, Handwoven, and Piecework. I think the thing I like best about Jewelry Artist is that it has more advanced projects and information in it. It stretches my boundaries. I like that Handwoven has projects for 4 shaft looms–other publications often seemed to favor looms with more than 4 shafts. Piecework is a favorite because of the history. It’s a truly unique publication. I’ve read these three magazine for years and years.

  42. Brittany on June 5, 2011 9:26 pm

    I like the Handcrafted Jewelry!

  43. Kellie on June 6, 2011 6:50 am

    I subscribe to several interweave magazines and would love to add this book to my library. I make and sell handcrafted jewelry at craft shows and would love to make my own findings. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.

  44. Karen on June 6, 2011 7:21 am

    I like Quilting Arts.

  45. Rita Spratlen on June 6, 2011 9:35 am

    I love to bead and create jewelry to give away as presents. This would be wonderful to use and improve my wiring skills. I would love this! I tweeted and liked and I am now a new e-mail subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win! Rita

  46. Karen Dimock on June 6, 2011 9:45 am

    I love crafting, and would really love all this great information.Karen

  47. Maggy on June 6, 2011 12:38 pm

    I would really love to have the book Hand Crafted Wire Findings. It would be my first Interweave book.

  48. elena on June 6, 2011 3:46 pm

    I have many of their publications and love my Knits magazine. I have been coveting this book as I would like to incorporate more handmade findings into my work.

  49. Daniela on June 6, 2011 6:54 pm

    I really like the publications on jewelry making, for example Handcrafted Jewelry and Wire Jewelry. I look forward to trying out some techniques from Handcrafted Wire Findings!

  50. Dennis on June 6, 2011 9:25 pm

    I like all of the ones that I have but I really can’t pick one that I like more than another. I make a lot of metal jewelry and this could save me a lot of money making my own findings. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

  51. Debra on June 6, 2011 11:03 pm

    I love the handcrafted Jewelry, but any Interweave books I have used have all been great!

  52. Rebecca on June 7, 2011 2:03 am

    My favorite is “Custom Cool Jewelry”, because it brought me closer to my mom. I had let that interest fade for a while and this book got me to sit down and start making jewelry with my mom again

  53. Megan on June 7, 2011 6:30 am

    I finally got a subscription to Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry after purchasing several issues off the newsstand for years. It’s great!

  54. Christina on June 7, 2011 6:51 am

    My favorite interweave publication would have to be Stitch magazine. Thanks for the giveaway!

  55. Deborah on June 7, 2011 8:33 am

    IMPOSSIBLE to pick just one favorite! I’m into so many different things, my favorite publication is always the one I’m reading at that particular moment.

    I do a lot of metal work, so I can promise you that Handcrafted Wired Findings would be appreciated, well used and another “favorite.”

    Thanks SO much for this giveaway!

  56. Barb on June 7, 2011 6:43 pm

    Step by Step Wire and Stringing. There’s always something new to learn in SBSW and lovely inspirational designs in Stringing. Will be crossing my fingers for this giveaway!

  57. Nola Brown on June 7, 2011 7:15 pm

    Would absolutely love to win this! I tinker with making jewelry and working with wire is something I haven’t tried yet.

  58. MaryG on June 8, 2011 3:59 pm

    I have been looking at this book, and deciding when to buy it. I would LOVE to win!

  59. Deanna C. on June 8, 2011 9:13 pm

    I love flipping through the glossy pages of Interweaveve’s Around the World in Knitted Socks book. I love all the beautiful colourful patterns though I’ve still yet to master the art of knitting I hope to be able to create every pattern in the book one day!

  60. LenaZ on June 9, 2011 7:38 am

    I really have enjoyed
    “Folk Style: Innovative Designs to Knit Including Sweaters, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and More” because I really love folk art in general. With this book you are able to wed folksy with your knitting needles. A good thing.

  61. Kathy on June 9, 2011 9:20 am

    This is one of my NEW favs from you: Contemporary Copper Jewelry with DVD: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects – love Miller’s work!

  62. Fran DeWitte on June 9, 2011 6:31 pm

    I love each & every new edition of Studios. It
    seems like they inspire me to play in my studio more…..like learning to make new findings…
    sure would be nice to win that book.

  63. samantha on June 9, 2011 8:24 pm

    This would be something nice to have..

  64. Erin Strother on June 10, 2011 8:19 am

    Step by step wire is my favorite, with Stringing as a close second. Would love to win this book!

  65. Pine Ridge Treasures on June 10, 2011 9:14 am

    I’d love to win the book! My favorite publication is Step by Step Wire.

  66. Cynthia on June 10, 2011 1:12 pm

    My favorite publication is “Stringing”, because the photos always show the entire necklace (or bracelet, etc). Some other magazine might have “beautiful photography”, but you can’t really tell what the whole piece looks like. I like to see it ALL.

  67. Kristi on June 10, 2011 2:40 pm

    Pick a favorite? I love step by step wire, stringing, the studios….

    Thank you for the chance to win, as this book is on my wish list!

  68. Lauren on June 10, 2011 5:31 pm

    I actually dont have a favorite… I am just starting out and want to experiment with many!

  69. Chris Orlikowski on June 10, 2011 6:08 pm

    My good friend Kristal Wick wrote a fabulous book for Interweave called Fabulous Fabric Beads – 5 stars on Amazon! I also love Stringing and love getting Beading Daily in my email everyday along with Cloth, Paper, Scissors and Artist Daily. So many ideas, so little time… sigh.

  70. Barb on June 10, 2011 8:18 pm

    I love any and all of the wire working books and tutorials. I also would love to win this book to add to my skills.

  71. Isabelle on June 11, 2011 1:44 am

    I have so many…. one of them is weaving made easy. its truly made easy!

  72. Sandy on June 11, 2011 1:44 am

    this is perfect as i am a jewelery maker! my favourite publication is this one!

  73. Sandy on June 11, 2011 1:45 am

    -because one of my friends has it and it is amazing, really helpful with my jewelery.

  74. Sandy on June 11, 2011 1:52 am

    sorry i’m commenting so much, but i really want it!!

  75. connie on June 11, 2011 2:33 am

    My favorite publication fro interweave is the Mag Cloth, Paper, Scissors. I just love to be inspired by all the different types of projects featured.

  76. Linda Meyers-Gabbard on June 11, 2011 5:07 am

    I like the Quilting Arts Series. Love looking at the beautiful works of art

  77. Francine Johnson McGee on June 12, 2011 9:02 pm

    I love stringing magazine, but I may just learn to love this book more!!

  78. Tammy Hempel on June 12, 2011 9:13 pm

    I do not have any one favorite book yet. All the books that I have or have read are all very good and have enjoyed a lot. There is so much information in each one that I can not choose just one!!

  79. Linda salazar on June 13, 2011 10:35 am

    Love the step by step wire magazine the details to completing pieces of jewelery is fantastic.
    Also like the downloadable section of the interweave store immediate access to projects you want

  80. Kat Clark on June 13, 2011 10:55 am

    I have recently borrowed Interweave Presents Crocheted Gifts: Irresistible Projects to Make and Give and think the crocheted choker is beautiful. I still need a bit more practice before attempting it but its nice to daydream over and good for inspiration.

  81. Sophie on June 14, 2011 6:57 am

    At the moment, I love ‘Beading for the Soul’. It’s very creative and spiritual, and the photos are gorgeous to look at – even if I don’t get around to making all the projects!

  82. Mary K McGraw on June 15, 2011 6:16 am

    Impossible to pick a favorite Interweave publication. The name is synonymous with quality craft magazines and books.

  83. Shaiha on June 15, 2011 2:31 pm

    I have to admit that I love any of the books by Denise Peck. I fell in love with her work in Wire Style.

  84. Judy on June 15, 2011 3:11 pm

    Interweave knits is a favorite for me because I love knitting.

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  86. Kathy Hood on June 16, 2011 5:39 am

    I love all of their jewelry magazines, but I think Stringing is my favorite. It shows so many different looks with each publication.

  87. Deci Worland on June 16, 2011 6:01 am

    I love Beadwork Magazine! It keeps me inspired, and I pick up new techniques.

  88. Denice on June 16, 2011 6:13 am

    ‘Handcrafted Wire Findings’ is my favorite! How I would love to have this book! ?

  89. Jennifer on June 16, 2011 6:16 am

    I currently don’t have any Interweave publications. However, I have looked at 1 or 2 that I borrowed from the library. I’m thinking this wire one would be awesome.

  90. Kathy Redford on June 16, 2011 6:20 am

    I currently use store bought findings and would enjoy learning how to make intricate findings from this wonderful book.

  91. Dawn on June 16, 2011 7:02 am

    Stamped Metal Jewelry is my favorite but I bet this one will become my new fav if I win it! :)

  92. Becka on June 16, 2011 7:07 am

    I don’t currently own an Interweave book, but if I did, I would love The Best of Interweave Crochet. Oh yummy! I am just learning to crochet, but could you ask for more motivation!?

  93. Diane on June 16, 2011 8:28 am

    I really enjoy Interweave Knits.

  94. Carmen on June 16, 2011 12:00 pm

    I love the Interweave Knit and Crochet magazines. Each one contains several patterns I want to try. They’re stylish without being too trendy.

  95. Christina on June 16, 2011 7:08 pm

    I LOVE interweaves books, but this one appeals to me most (probably because its something I’ve wanted to perfect)

  96. Katie on June 16, 2011 8:51 pm

    Unfortunately I do not have any Interweave publications on my shelves, but I would love to have this one. It looks great! Something I’ve been wanting to learn for quite a while.

  97. Lisa on June 17, 2011 4:11 am

    my favorite is Stamped Metal Jewelry! I just love all the ideas inside. thanks, Lisa

  98. Laurie H. on June 17, 2011 5:31 am

    My current favorite is Cloth, Paper, Scissors, but then I must confess that is the only hard subscription that I receive. But, I receive many of the blogs and always find tidbits of wisdom in them.

  99. Kelly Watson on June 17, 2011 5:45 am

    I havent met an Interweave Press book that I didnt like. But, my current favorite is Stamped Metal Jewelry.

  100. Julie Witt on June 17, 2011 5:56 am

    Right now my favorite publications are Interweave Crochet and Interweave Knitting! They have so many awesome patterns every issue. I jump up and down with joy every time I get a new issue in the mail, and yes, the mailman looks at me oddly! This book would be an awesome addition to my Interweave collection:)

  101. BARB on June 17, 2011 6:08 am

    I am a novice with the wire beading would love to win this.

  102. H R Peoples on June 17, 2011 7:19 am

    Oh, I love the pretty findings. And if I made them—pick me, please

  103. Lee Lindstrom on June 17, 2011 7:52 am

    This book you are offering “Handcrafted Wire Findings” looks great. Just the cover page looks inviting. I have glanced at Handrafted Jewelry Magazine and Beadwork Magazine, however this book’s cover looks more informative than the entire articles I have read in the other two.

  104. maria on June 17, 2011 8:19 am

    I’d Love to have this one!

  105. Mimi on June 17, 2011 8:29 am

    This book looks awesome! Would love to win it! Thanks!!

  106. Hanna on June 17, 2011 8:31 am

    I just got my ears pierced and would love to make my own earings and jewellry. This book rocks!!

  107. DeeAnn S on June 17, 2011 11:46 am

    Mastering Beadwork: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-loom Techniques. I love beading and this book is full of tips, techniques, and projects. Thanks.

  108. sara lupkes on June 17, 2011 1:55 pm

    OMG…thus book looks amazing! :) !

  109. adrienne z on June 18, 2011 5:31 am

    I would SO love to win this: I am just learning- I have a supply of jewelry-making items that I am sure that I don’t know how to use properly so that my future creations will be sturdy. I need all of the help that I can get. This is THE BOOK that I need to get me started; to show me the right way to do things from the beginning. I can only hope and pray that I get some help from “ABOVE” and win this because it is SO NEEDED. I’m a single mom with absolutely No Cash for anything extra in this world besides what my kids need. PLEASE CONSIDER ME FOR THIS PRIZE! I would TREASURE EVERY PAGE!!
    chichijunk at cs dot com

  110. Maureen on June 18, 2011 7:46 am

    Unfortunately I don’t own any yet, which is why I jumped at the chance to win one! The Simply Modern Jewelry book looks great! I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration.

  111. Barb Bednarski on June 18, 2011 10:17 am

    I have enjoyed every Interweave book or magazine I have in my collection..to pick a favorite would be hard…I work in a variety of materials and am always trying to discover something new.

  112. Ivis Mccarthy on June 18, 2011 12:29 pm

    I like the stringing magazine, or beadwork

  113. Cindy on June 18, 2011 1:16 pm

    Looks like a great book I would love to own it thanks

  114. krista on June 18, 2011 4:48 pm

    I really like the cleanness of these designs and how they look so professional.

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