Monday, November 07, 2011

Live Wire Jewelry: Cover Story

My book, Live Wire Jewelry, is still slated for release in Dec/Jan but it has a new look! Check out the new cover. I was worried at first, because I liked the old cover. But, I have to admit that this one has a lighter feel, the project is more accessible and I really like the title at the top. Plus, it's PURPLE, the color of creativity!

The main reason for the change is the editor and stylist didn't think the darker feeling of the previous cover shot worked well for the internal photographs. They want the book to have a cohesive look, so the cover and inside shots need to work together.

It doesn't hurt matters that the project on the new cover is one of my best-selling workshops. I taught it at the Bead and Button Show and CREATE YOUR STYLE in Tucson last year, two of my favorite workshop venues. (I'll be doing an aqua version at BandB 2012, along with three other half-day workshops. I'm teaching two new projects in Tucson and registration just opened. Follow the link above for a complete CYS workshop guide.)

I hope the new cover inspires people to pick up the book! There are oodles of projects showing wire wrapping techniques combined with basic beading methods to create stylish, wearable jewelry.

8 comments:

Mylene said...

I love the cover look Katie. Can't wait to see the book in person!

imprint by eileen said...

i love the new cover too! congratulations, can't wait to see it either :)

Rembrandt Charms    said...

What a pretty bracelet. I would love to check out your book!The designs are lovely.

Beaded Lily said...

Agree with Mylene...the cover is beautiful and the purple is wonderful! Of course, the cover is so great because the necklace is stunning.

Sandra Young said...

Wow! I love your blog site. Thank you for sharing so much information.

TeriB said...

Love to watch you on Beads, Baubles and Jewels! Can't wait to see the book! Yes, I love the purple and the wire wrapped links. I'm sure it will be a smash hit!

Teri
borntobewornjewelry.wordpress.com

SFbeads said...

New cover is very pretty!

Patterns for Beads said...

I like the look of the cover. I am very attracted to wire right now so this is right on time for me. Thanks for sharing your passion.