The Missing Link: From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry Kindle Edition

Love this book! The moment it arrived I sat down and read it cover to cover. Such a breath of fresh air! She shows you a variety of different links (30 links?) and then offers some projects but I love that this isn't just another "take me by the hand and make this project book". I've truly enjoyed her ingenious ideas and her detailed descriptions of how to complete each piece. The book is full of beautiful descriptive pictures that display her craftsmanship and steps for each piece and project. She really encourages the reader to use their own inspiration and create their own unique links. Cindy Wimmer I would LOVE to see you write another book! 💗 I'll be 1st in line to buy a copy!

I own 14 books relating to wire working (yes, I counted!) and this one stands out as being truly unique and inventive. A lot of the other books feel very similar in style and content. This book, however, is fresh and different... among the books I have it is one of my favorites.I attached a photo of the various links I have made (all first attempts) from this book.The format of the book is to first teach you 30 different links and then to show 20 different projects that utilize one or more of those links. I'm excited to get around to making a project with the links, but for now I'm having a blast just making different links. It's a great addition to my repertoire.

This looks like a very useful book. Hopefully, the author is working on another book!Unfortunately, due to space limitations, important steps/pictures are not there.I'm referring to Step 8 (page 57), Birthday Bow. Step 8 REALLY needs a picture of the back of the link. When trying to wrap the wire, the wire broke.Because of this problem, I discovered a much easier and quicker way to make these cute links.Working off the spool of 16 gauge wire, I made a coil. Then using Wubbers (large/large diameter), I made the 8 link. Cut the wire, bend the coil over the 8 link. You can make these links very quickly. Once you start doing it, it will make sense! A minor adjustment might be needed when bending the coil over the link.Good luck!MESSAGE TO CINDY WIMMER!I don't know when I've had so much fun making links!Thank you!On page 8 of your book, there looks like a large number of different links.How about a book of some of those?Thanks!UPDATE:Some links are great, some are almost impossible to make, because of missing information. This book is another example of over-editing, that eliminated necessary pictures. Because of this, I've changed my rating to 3 stars.The links look nice, but better instructions and more pictures, would make the links possible.Important instructions and pictures, seem to be missing from most published jewelry books.If you make any of the links, and they don't work as planned, be creative and turn them into something useful!

I would give this book 10 stars if I could. It is BY FAR the best wire jewelry "how to" book I have seen to date and I have many books. All of the 30 links are great and I can think of many, many ways to incorporate them in designs. In addition there are 15 projects using the links taught.Can't wait to start making them. Thanks Cindy Wimmer for a AAA wire jewelry book.

Great book with wonderful step by step instructions. Shows how to create 30 different wire links which are more elaborate than the basics shown in most books. You can see several of these on the cover photo. They are made with a high quality of workmanship. This made the book a must have for me, because just by looking at them, it was not readily apparent how to make them. But once learning how, it opens up a world of creative options. In addition to this, the book also includes comprehensive info about wire, patinas, tools, etc. It is a very complete handbook for both beginners and the much more experienced.

I was anxiously awaiting this book from Cindy Wimmer and I have not been disappointed since I opened the cover! First, even though I've been working with jewelry and doing simple wire wrapping techniques for several years, I must say that this book would be good for beginners and also for the very experienced wire worker as well. The clear, concise instructions are easy to understand and they are accompanied by truly great photos as well. The introduction encompasses quite a lot and provides great information on various types/sizes of wire, tools of the trade, finishing techniques and also includes some basic instructions on wrapped loops, coiling and making jump rings. There are tips and notes throughout the 'tutorials' and a supplies and tools list accompanies the instructions for each individual link/component. The 30 different links (I think there's 30) that Cindy teaches are organized from Easy, Moderate, to More Challenging and the designs she has incorporating the links demonstrate just how versatile they can be. Cindy, along with her fellow contributors, have done an excellent job of showcasing completely different design styles and how each of the links can be adapted to suit your tastes, so finding a project that resonates with you should be a breeze. After years of collecting many wire work books, I was very pleased to see how fresh and new these components were and how the projects inside covered everything from 'sleek and simple' to 'bold and complex' (complex looking - not complex to make!). I would (and have) recommend this book to anyone seeking to broaden their wire working and jewelry skills. This is one book that will not be in my bookcase, but instead, it will be on my desk where it will get lots of use!

I deliberated long and hard before buying this book, as I am often disappointed by books which contain pretty basic things that I can already work out for myself. This book did not disappoint, and has certainly kick-started lots of ideas. The links it presents range from easy (but not obvious) to more challenging, and the final section has jewellery projects using some of the links covered so that you can see how other designers have used them. I would recommend this book.

This book is a great book giving you lots of ideas of how to make your own links. Its easy to follow, great instructions and photos to show you just how and lots of tips. It has something for all levels and after making yor first link you are hooked to try the rest!

Full of interesting and inspiring ideas for making jewellery with linked elements. Cindy Wimmer works in a range of materials to create quirky, attractive pieces, and in doing so introduces the means of designing and working your own work, with progressive difficulty.

This book is just about perfect: original links, lovely photos, good explanations and nice projects. I want to make almost everything in this book and this does not happen often! I totally recommend this book if you are past the beginner phase and want to bring your skills to the next level.

This book is really useful if you want a different look to your jewellery making, lots of interesting link ideas and good instructions. Would recommend to other budding jewellery makers.