Susanne Schaadt - Easy Wire Art: How to Make 21 Stylish & Decorative Projects

2015, 2019 by Christophorus Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Freiburg and Fox Chapel Publishing

All rights reserved. Easy Wire Art is an English translation and redesign of the 2015 version originally published by Christophorus Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Freiburg under the title Kleine Kunst aus Draht in Germany. This version published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0019-0

eISBN 978-1-6076-5691-3

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Original Edition Publishing Team

Editor: Xenia Kuczera

Photos & Styling: Roland Krieg, Waldkirch

Working photos: Susanne Schaadt

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Schaadt, Susanne, author.

Title: Easy wire art / Susanne Schaadt.

Description: Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2019] | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2019015236 (print) | LCCN 2019015500 (ebook) | ISBN 9781607656913 (ebook) | ISBN 9781497100190

Subjects: LCSH: Wire craft.

Classification: LCC TT214.3 (ebook) | LCC TT214.3 .S33 2019 (print) | DDC 731/.2--dc23

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The essential tools for creating cute and easy wire art are as follows (clockwise from top): iron wire/hardened iron wire, wire cutters, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, and pins.

Wire Art:
Simple & Modern

Vintage Ink

Classic Flowers

Sunny Daisies

Wiry Terriers

Elegant Flamingo

Handmade Well Wishes

Swashbuckling Boats

Simple Bottles

Pretty Pineapple

Dinner Delights

Sweet Treats

Birdcage Buddies

Hearty Fruits

Cosmic Lullabies

Sweet Dreams

Morning Java

Freshly Laundered

Home, Sweet, Home

Sketchy Pencils

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Origami Wishes

Creating objects and figures out of wire is an exciting new trend. This light material can be used to create magical works of art quickly and easily. Wire is easy to handle and can be formed into many shapes with just a few tools.

The stylish examples in this book can be used in many ways: as room dcor, table decoration, mobiles, or on greeting cardsthey are a real eye-catcher!

There are several types of wire you can use. For the projects shown in this book, hardened iron wirealso known as florist wireworks best. Aluminum, copper, or brass wire may also be used. The thinner the wire, the easier it will be to bend. Thick wire is harder to bend, but allows for more stable figures. This can be an advantage for larger projects.

For most steps, you only need your hands, so you can get started without much preparation. You may need to use flat- or round-nose pliers when making very fine adjustments. Other useful tools for bending wire include corkboards, pins, and small clothespins; these all prevent the objects from slipping while working, as well. You will also need a sharp pair of wire cutters. Have all of these items within easy reach while making the projects in this book.