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Description,
Reviews, & Technical
Information
Description
This DVD is intended for
beginners
who want to learn how to assemble wire jewelry. It focuses on
one
preferred method that can be mastered quickly to achieve high quality
results. Each lesson is followed by a detailed review to
demonstrate the method more closely. (
see pictures for
examples)
In this 42 minute DVD you can learn about:
- Making a loop, including essential
tools and wire
types
- Linking loops
- Making a cage around a bead
- Making a clasp
- Making earrings
- Wrapping a pendant or drop bead
These
lessons have
been taught by
Dianna more than 50 times in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
The DVD includes brief sections about:
- Potential wire loop problems
- How to properly crimp wire
- References to helpful books,
magazines, and
Internet sites
Example
This DVD doesn't define any specific project designs or
patterns. The
possibilities are
very
broad depending on bead shapes, colors, & sizes (and your
imagination). Shown here is one example that can be made
based on
lessons from the DVD. Click image to see the whole bracelet.
Reviews
- Former student had enjoyed Dianna's class, but had
forgotten some of the details. She bought the DVD, re-learned
from it, and came back to compliment Dianna on how easy it was to learn
from the detailed demonstrations. The DVD exceeded her
expectations.
- A customer stopped Dianna in a favorite bead store and
thanked her for making the DVD. She was
happy! She really appreciated that the instructions were very
clear & easy to understand.
- A student told Dianna that the DVD taught her more
effectively
than anything before.
- "This DVD is really good. Send me several more
copies
ASAP!" - Friendly local retailer
- "This is absolutely, without a doubt, the best DVD we have
ever
produced" - Harvest Treasures Productions
- Several people have commented on the DVD's high quality,
professional look.
Care
For longest DVD lifespan:
- Store disk properly when not in player.
- Keep disk away from heat.
- To unclamp disk from case, press on center
circle inside
case.
Technical
Information
Dianna's
Wire Basics
Class DVD is manufactured on high quality DVD-R Fuji media.
Estimated lifespan exceeds 75 years when stored at 72 degrees F (room
temperature). DVD is expected to be compatible with 95% of
all
players, based on write speed, media type, and bit rate.
The case is a plain CD type design with a clear cover and a frosted
tray. Size is approximately 142mm x 125mm x 5.2mm
thick. Case & DVD are sealed in a transparent plastic
envelope.
