Books by Irina Miech, owner of Eclectica

Wire Jewelry: Beaded and Beautiful is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). In this book, Irina will be your guide as you shape, hammer, and twist wire to create timeless jewelry designs. You'll use affordable, easy-to-find materials to create elegant looks that incorporate beads, stones, and cabochons. Whether you're a beginner or you've worked with wire before, this book will be a wonderful journey! Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $22.99 Publication date: 2017 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors.  Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Wirework artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin) creates designs that strike a balance between timeless and modern. In this book, she focuses on natural stones and wire and guides you through techniques that complement the materials perfectly. Whether you're new to wirework or returning to it, join Irina as you coil, shape, and texture your way to beautiful jewelry! Size: 11" long x 8.5" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) What you'll find inside: Everything you'll need to know, from basic techniques to clear step-by-step instructions. Follow Irina's designs to the letter or adapt them to your own preferences. Techniques include coiling, weaving, capturing stones, working with paddles, and making frames. Choose from more than 70 projects - including bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, and more. Regular retail price: $22.99 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Irina's Metal Clay Collection for Beaders is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Irina presents her favorite PMC designs from the last seven years and adds three exciting new projects in this collection. Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $19.95 Publication date: 2013 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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PDF - DIGITAL FILE version of "Metal Clay for Beaders" by Irina Miech.  You will receive a PDF file which you can download to your computer.     From the back cover:  "Add elegance and sparkle to your beaded jewelry designs with metal clay, an easy-to-use material that produces beautiful results.  Fine silver particles combine with an organic binder to create malleable, versatile clay that can be shaped, textured, stamped, cut, and more.  When the clay is fired, the binder burns away, leaving fine silver.  Metal Clay for Beaders is an essential resource for both beaders and metal clay artists.  Beaders will learn to enhance their pieces with custom-made pendants, findings, rings, and more.   Metal clay artists will learn to incorporate crystals, pearls, glass, and gemstones into their designs.  Step-by-step instructions make each project easy to complete.  Make dazzling metal clay centerpieces for beaded necklaces; create multiple textured links and connect them to form a sophisticated bracelet; embellish a simple ring with crystals, using needle and thread; and more!  Metal Clay for Beaders is your guide to getting started."

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PDF - DIGITAL FILE version of "Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders" by Irina Miech.  You will receive an electronic PDF file which you can download to your computer.   From the back cover:  "It's easy to create beautiful wire jewelry!  Your favorite beads, a coil of wire, simple hand tools...that's about all you need to startmaking lovely wireworked jewelry.  In this book of 21 projects, instructor, jewelry designer, and author Irina Miech presents a beader-friendly course in wirework.  For Irina, wire is hte canvas and beads are the pigments that bring it to life.  With her book as your guide, you'll learn how to bend, wrap, loop, coil, shape, and texture wire.  Create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants, clasps, and pins that are works of art!"

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More Metal Clay for Beaders is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Combine easy-to-use metal clay with beads and wire to create dazzling jewelry. Metal clay is easy to work with, requires relatively few tools, andyields stunning jewelry that is 99.9% pure precious metal. With clear instructions and step-by-step photos, Irina Miech teaches how to make one-of-a-kind components you can use to create beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins. You'll love the versatility of metal clay! Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2007 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Metal Clay Rings is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Shape metal clay into exciting jewelry with Metal Clay Rings. Because metal clay starts out malleable, it's perfectly suited to evoking the fluid shapes and textured details found in nature. Simply form, dry, and fire the clay in a kiln to create wearable solid, fine-silver rings. In Metal Clay RIngs, you'll get 18 original designs, each with detailed step-by-step photos and instructions, suggestions for tools and supplies designed specifically for ring making, ideas for sizing and accounting for shrinkage, and variations on each design to engage your creativity. Size: 9" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (95 pages) Regular retail price: $19.95 Publication date: 2010 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Irina's Inspirations for Jewelry is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Tap into inspiration! Irina shares photos and notes on where she finds ideas, color palettes, and texture inspirations for her handcrafted jewelry - from her travels across Pacific Islands to autumn afternoons at home in Wisconsin. Each inspiration source is shown in full color along with Irina's description of how it evolved into jewelry. Step-by-step photos show how to create a piece just like Irina's artistic creation. Make the projects as shown or translate your own inspirations into handmade jewelry! Includes necklaces, bracelets, and earrings crafted using easy wirework, stringing, and simple metalworking techniques - ideal for any level of beader. Size: 10" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2011 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Inventive Metal Clay for Beaders is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). Add new dimensions to your jewelry designs with Inventive Metal Clay! Here's a collection of 18 inspiring projects to jump-start your metal clay creativity. Metal clay is easy to use and has exciting potential...especially when beaders transform it into beautiful finished jewelry. Three sections of projects from beginner through advanced. Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2008 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Finding Style is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). The Elements of Style: Irina Miech's fashion-forward design sensibility and expert skills shine in this new collection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more. Learn how to use the latest jewelry-making products, including two-part rivets, filigree bezels, flat leather, locking crimps, texture hammers, and stamps. 27 projects showcase unique jewelry-making components. Find your style today! Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (95 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2014 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Classic Style, Fresh Look is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). One technique, two different looks! Classic and contemporary - Irina gives you both variations. Learn a new technique, mix it with different materials, and dramatically transform your jewelry designs. 30 classic jewelry styles and 30 "fresh" variations - 60 exciting projects in all! Custom projects for every skill level. Learn how to select materials to reflect your personal style. Size: 11" long x 8.5" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2012 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders 2 is written by artist Irina Miech (owner of Eclectica Beads in Wisconsin). A beader-friendly course in wirework! This is the follow-up to the author's popular first book about wirework. You'll recognize her signature style in all of these designs, including her inventive use of beads and cabochons in every project. This book also contains some surprises! Learn how to rivet, use metal blanks, and wield a texturing hammer. Fans of antiqued brass filigree will find several projects that epitomize romantic style. In all, choose from 22 lovely designs, grouped as beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects. Size: 11" long x 8" wide (large softcover book) Quantity: 1 book (111 pages) Regular retail price: $21.95 Publication date: 2010 Colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitors. This book can only be shipped to US locations. Published by Kalmbach Books.

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