First, let’s start with a little book review and a surprise giveaway here at the Art Bead Scene!
Contemporary Copper Jewelry by Sharilyn Miller
Love the look of wire jewelry? Want to learn great metalworking techniques and complex wire-wrapping? Then you’ll want to pick up a copy of Sharilyn’s newest book.
This book is filled with helpful step-by-step photos for the projects, clear instructions and a great chapter on the basic techniques. The projects are both modern and ancient in influence with beads used throughout the projects. With each project Sharilyn has included extra tips and ideas to take your design to the next level.
I have a copy, compliments of Interweave Press, to giveaway to one lucky winner. Leave a comment to this post for a chance to win. I will draw a random winner on Friday, so don’t delay! (Be sure to leave your email address if you don’t have a blog, we’ll need to be able to reach the winner.)
brendalou
October 7, 2009 at 10:47 amWould love to win this book!
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http://brendalou2.blogspot.com/
mairedodd
October 7, 2009 at 10:53 amwow – thanks so much for the info! and this book looks great…
bellajoya
October 7, 2009 at 11:22 amOh Wow! count me in! Althought, the last thing I need is a new hobby!
Maria
October 7, 2009 at 11:26 amOoh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! I've been eyeing that book for a while, so to get it for free would be spectacular!
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LDWatkins
October 7, 2009 at 11:30 amOh, Oh, Oh…..Put me in for the book! I'm crazy about wire and have just gotten started. I'm having so much fun! Lynda
peacockfairy
October 7, 2009 at 11:31 amOhhh, I'd love to win this great book! Thanks!
Kate
October 7, 2009 at 11:53 amWow! what a great giveaway! that book sounds just like what I've been looking for and thanks Heather for the heads up on the other blogs, will be sure to check them out!
Alice
October 7, 2009 at 11:58 amI would love to win this book! Learning to work with wire is one of my goals for 2010–so this would be a great start!
Thanks for the generous giveaway and the links to more.
Alice
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Glass Goddess
October 7, 2009 at 12:11 pmHello!
I was wondering if the Copper Wire Jewlry book only focused on contemporary designs, or does it review historical ones as well?
I think add and mixing metal bases to jewelry creats an exciting visual douet with the beads!
thanks for posting some info about the new book.
Katie
October 7, 2009 at 12:19 pmOoh – more free goodies :o) If I enter them all, maybe one of the goodies will be mine…But, I love working with copper and am getting into doing more with wire, so I would love to get this book for free…Otherwise, I will just have to buy it :o)
Artisan Clay
October 7, 2009 at 12:21 pmI would love to have a chance at the book! It looks beautiful!
-Kristie
Carol
October 7, 2009 at 12:32 pmWould LOVE to have this book. My friend Deb has it and she has learned a lot from it. Thanks also for the giveaway links!
Heather Powers
October 7, 2009 at 12:33 pmGlass Goddess, it focuses on contemporary designs. They seem to be inspired and have the feel of tribal or older designs, but they are not historic in nature.
Fire Phoenix
October 7, 2009 at 12:38 pmThat is one hell of a giveaway! Always been interested in the copper look, but haven't had the nerve to try it until recently. I made a lampwork bead that went perfectly with copper chain, and now, I'm hooked on copper jewellery!
http://firephoenixcreations.blogspot.com
sharon
October 7, 2009 at 12:43 pmSharilyn Miller started it all for me!Thank you for the info and the oppotunity!
Round Rabbit
October 7, 2009 at 12:51 pmOoo, I've been wanting to see this book! And thanks for mentioning my giveaway! π
Christine Damm
October 7, 2009 at 1:01 pmThis is a great prize! I learned to work with wire from her previous book so I'm looking forward to learning more! Hope I win!
CB&CO
October 7, 2009 at 1:44 pmHave been awaiting the release of this book! It looks wonderful!
Kristi
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http://www.coliebugandcompany.blogspot.com
Diana P.
October 7, 2009 at 1:45 pmI have one of Sharilyn's other books and it was the book that got me into wirework. That was the step I took before I got into metalsmithing. I'd love a chance to win this book!
Michelle
October 7, 2009 at 1:47 pmThis book just looks fabulous! I love to make swirls and spirals! Hope to win!
inspira
October 7, 2009 at 1:51 pmCan I be included too? – I'm in the UK not USA, but I've had my eye on this book as copper has become my latest obsession π
Patty
October 7, 2009 at 2:35 pmI've been wanting to learn more about wire techniques. Hope I win! It looks great. Thanks for your generosity.
Stephanie
October 7, 2009 at 2:38 pmOh, I would love to win this book!
Judy
October 7, 2009 at 2:45 pmI have been wanting to get this book for sometime! Yeah, I hope I am the lucky winner!!
Doreen
October 7, 2009 at 3:24 pmPlease enter me in your giveaway!
Luthvian
October 7, 2009 at 3:44 pmoo I would love a copy of that book! I love working with copper; this would be a great resource.
Do Be Do Bead Do
October 7, 2009 at 4:19 pmReally, Heather, I need this book… Love your blogs!
Marbella Jewelry Designs
October 7, 2009 at 4:48 pmI'm in, thanks for the opportunity.
Arlene Harrison
October 7, 2009 at 4:54 pmI too would love to be considered for this book. I've been playing with copper findings for a while now and am ready to get a bit more serious about it.
Janel
October 7, 2009 at 5:27 pmSharilyn just taught some classes in my area. Her students made some amazing pieces! Please enter me for the book.
jgbeads(at)gmail(dot)com
TheBeadedCarpet.blogspot.com
October 7, 2009 at 5:37 pmI love copper and I'm using it a lot lately so I'd love this book for inspiration. Thanks for doing this.
Jeannie
October 7, 2009 at 5:48 pmThis is such a gengerous giveaway. It's out of my hands, I can only hope.
Nora Pero
October 7, 2009 at 6:12 pmI have her book, "Bead on a Wire" and I consider it a must have reference book! This book is sure to be excellent, as well!
sandi
October 7, 2009 at 7:03 pmAnd I just started adding copper to my repetoire – this would be a great addition to my library!
[email protected]
Jorna
October 7, 2009 at 7:19 pmI really love copper jewelry!! This would be a great book for alot new inspiration… π
artgirly
October 7, 2009 at 7:57 pmOh that book could teach me a thing or two π fingers crossed.
thanks, [email protected]
Greer
October 7, 2009 at 9:09 pmHave a space reserved on my bookshelf for this book! Count me in please
Jenny J.
October 7, 2009 at 9:24 pmCopper's so great for autumn! Thanks for sharing the goodies!
http://www.jenjuddrocks.com π
sundownbeaddesigns
October 8, 2009 at 12:34 amI'd love to have this book…I would have already purchased it but everytime I visit my B&N they never have it, and I just have not ordered it yet
baglady
October 8, 2009 at 1:02 amI would love to win this book- please add my name to the generous drawing- thanks Nancy
rosebud101
October 8, 2009 at 1:27 amI already have a copy of this book. It's wonderful! Who ever wins this book will NOT be disappointed!
No Easy Beads
October 8, 2009 at 3:46 amIt would be great to win this book. It's on my list books I would like to get. Great give a ways this week.
Connie
October 8, 2009 at 7:59 amSharilyn has a terrific online group too!
thecolorofdreams
October 8, 2009 at 11:23 amI would love to win this book! Thanks for the info about the giveaways.
Judy Gustafson
October 8, 2009 at 11:36 amOoooo! Who doesn't love giveaways?! [email protected]
Anne
October 8, 2009 at 12:22 pmYou accept the Belgian?
TammyG
October 8, 2009 at 12:56 pmThis book looks great!
Rachael- [email protected]
October 8, 2009 at 1:48 pmGet out! I have been wanting this since I saw in some magazine ads. Pick me, pick me!
Rachael B
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Heather Powers
October 8, 2009 at 1:49 pmInternational readers – yes, you can enter!
Sharilyn taught on the Bead Cruise . Her work is so impressive and she is an expert at her craft.
Julie
October 8, 2009 at 2:07 pmThanks for all these great links! I love a giveaway π
Rita
October 8, 2009 at 2:35 pmI'd love to have this! Thanks so much for the chance!
Rita
October 8, 2009 at 2:37 pmI'd love a chance! Thank you!
lauren abrams
October 8, 2009 at 3:08 pmwhat a great looking book, I'd love to have it!
Lauren Abrams
[email protected]
Kelley Pounds
October 8, 2009 at 4:22 pmI saw this book in Borders a couple of weeks ago and wanted to buy it so badly. Lots of great projects!
Susan Z
October 8, 2009 at 4:47 pmI love copper and would also love to win this book!! Susan Z
Christina
October 8, 2009 at 5:34 pmWould love to make some new jewelry! This book would be a great inspiration.
Christina
[email protected]
Larry "Bubba" Harmon
October 8, 2009 at 6:00 pmI try to learn something new each day. My library is filled with all sorts of how-to books. But, I don't have this one…yet!
sashaandmax
October 8, 2009 at 9:22 pmWhat a great book – love to have it in my library ! Vicki
FrankandRox
October 8, 2009 at 11:08 pmhey cool, I don't have this book yet but would love to!
Mellisa - Chinook Jewelry
October 9, 2009 at 12:53 amGreat prize, I'm in!
Pamela
October 9, 2009 at 1:19 amAlways searching for new things to learn!! Would love to add that to my collection!! Pamela
Pamela
October 9, 2009 at 1:20 amSorry……..my email is [email protected]
Pamela
Mel Mel
October 9, 2009 at 3:04 pmThis book sounds great & I could certainly use more lessons & info! I really love copper!! Can I e-mail you my adress if i win? Thanks, Melanie
Sabine
October 9, 2009 at 8:24 pmWow! Love to win this book! Hope I am not too late! Ann ([email protected])
Cyndi L
October 16, 2009 at 6:03 pmDon't put me in the drawing, I already have a copy! Just wanted to say that I agree it's fantastic π
Lauren
October 31, 2009 at 2:56 pmThis book sounds terrific!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!!