Build Your Own Wire Pendants

No Brick or Mortar Required

I remember as a child, I had envisioned building a skyscraper. My architectural aspirations were not to be realized. However, my creative spirit was fulfilled with my jewelry design concepts; albeit on a much smaller and less grand scale.

As I proceeded, the ideas were first executed on paper. I had a large drafting table ready to go. The materials were chosen and all additions and subtractions were noted before proceeding.

Kalmbach Press has recently published “Build Your Own Wire Pendants” by Kimberly S. Berlin. After initially setting forth the tools, materials, techniques, the author sits down at the drawing board and executes her customized frames with an assortment of beautiful beads and cabochons. Many of the frames have been embellished with twisted and hammered wire. They are all geometrically appealing and suspended on dramatic bails. Ms. Berlin has presented us with precise pendant design blueprints.

One doesn’t have to procure any architectural certification or license. Just get inspiration from the ideas and directions set forth in this book. Although it isn’t “The Architectural Digest,” the structures featured will enhance any “neckline.”