{"id":13154,"date":"2013-10-15T05:05:29","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T09:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=13154"},"modified":"2013-10-20T10:57:27","modified_gmt":"2013-10-20T14:57:27","slug":"the-missing-link-book-blog-tour-starts-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=13154","title":{"rendered":"The Missing Link Book Blog Tour starts now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13151\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13151\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13151\" alt=\"The Missing Link blog tour\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Blog-Book-Tour-badge_opt-223x300.jpg\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Blog-Book-Tour-badge_opt-223x300.jpg 223w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Blog-Book-Tour-badge_opt-150x201.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Blog-Book-Tour-badge_opt.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold;\">A great big WELCOME to you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s finally here: \u00a0the official release date of my new book,<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindywimmer.com\/missing-link\/\"> The Missing Link &#8211; From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Over the next week you&#8217;ll find inspiration, ideas, and plenty of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">giveaways<\/span>, so grab a seat and enjoy the book blog tour &#8211; I&#8217;m glad you joined us! \u00a0As a thank-you for visiting, you&#8217;ll find giveaways at the end of this post! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindywimmer.com\/missing-link\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12649\" alt=\"The Missing Link by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer_opt1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer_opt1.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer_opt1-150x180.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer_opt1-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A seemingly simple spool of wire holds boundless possibilities for your jewelry designs. \u00a0It doesn&#8217;t matter if you&#8217;re new to wirework or if you&#8217;re an experienced pro, whether you prefer working with art beads, waxed linen or sheet metal. \u00a0Wire links are relevant to <em>any<\/em> jewelry medium and I&#8217;ll show you how in <em>The Missing Link, <\/em>a comprehensive 160-page compilation published by the incredible editors and staff at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fwmedia.com\/community\/interweave\">Interweave\/ F+W Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in <em>The Missing Link<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>fundamentals of wire<\/strong>, with tips and tricks with how to work with a variety of metal &#8211; from brass to sterling silver wire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A comprehensive <strong>overview of essential tools<\/strong> (hint: only a handful of essential tools are needed!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>30 custom wire links<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; \u00a030!<\/strong>\u00a0 Learn to make wire links with confidence following the detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs. \u00a0You&#8217;ll find links to suit any style from classic to rustic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>15 jewelry projects<\/strong> &#8211; you&#8217;ll be inspired when you see finished designs created by an esteemed group of contributors. \u00a0See how they rock wire links using their own signature styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13203\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13203\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13203\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13203\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13203\" alt=\"The Missing Link author Cindy Wimmer and contributors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Cindy-Wimmer-with-contributing-jewelry-designers-Tracy-Statler-and-Christine-Damm-at-artBLISS.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Cindy-Wimmer-with-contributing-jewelry-designers-Tracy-Statler-and-Christine-Damm-at-artBLISS.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Cindy-Wimmer-with-contributing-jewelry-designers-Tracy-Statler-and-Christine-Damm-at-artBLISS-150x143.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Cindy-Wimmer-with-contributing-jewelry-designers-Tracy-Statler-and-Christine-Damm-at-artBLISS-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joined recently by contributing designers Tracy Statler and Christine Damm at artBLISS<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the best experiences in creating The Missing Link was collaborating with an exclusive group of jewelry designers who I am fortunate to call friends. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prettythingsblog.com\/\">Lori Anderson<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kabsconcepts.com\">Kerry Bogert<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/rosa-josies.blogspot.com\/\">Diane Cook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/storiestheytell.blogspot.com\/\">Christine Damm<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/makebraceletsblog.com\/\">Tracy Statler<\/a> added beauty and depth to the book with their one-of-a-kind designs. \u00a0Organic, bright, eclectic, vintage, whimsical and dramatic &#8211; these artists showed the many ways wire links can transform your designs. \u00a0I thank them for joining me and making the book complete.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the launch with us all week and stop by the contributor&#8217;s blogs! \u00a0We&#8217;ll also be joined by jewelry designer, author, and founder of the Art Bead Scene, <a href=\"http:\/\/artbeadscene.blogspot.com\/\">Heather Powers<\/a>. \u00a0<strong>You&#8217;ll have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop on the tour! \u00a0Keep reading for more giveaways!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Blog Tour Schedule:<\/h2>\n<div id=\":1mw\">\n<div id=\":1mv\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Oct. 15 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">Cindy Wimmer \u00a0{you are here}<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Oct. 16 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/makebraceletsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Tracy\u00a0Statler \u00a0{Make Bracelets}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><b>Oct. 17 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prettythingsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Lori Anderson \u00a0{Pretty Things}<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Oct. 18 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kabsconcepts.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Kerry Bogert \u00a0{Kabs Concepts}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Oct. 19 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rosa-josies.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Diane Cook \u00a0{rosa &amp; josie&#8217;s}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">and \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/artbeadscene.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/the-missing-link-blog-book-tour-and.html\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Heather Powers {Art Bead Scene}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><b>Oct. 20 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/storiestheytell.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Christine Damm \u00a0{Stories They Tell}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Oct. 21 &#8211; \u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">Cindy Wimmer \u00a0{all winners announced here!}<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\":1n7\">\n<div id=\"attachment_13198\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13198\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13198\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13198\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13198\" alt=\"The Missing Link by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-at-BN-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-at-BN-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 480w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-at-BN-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x213.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-at-BN-www.cindywimmer.com_-210x300.jpg 210w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-at-BN-www.cindywimmer.com_-473x675.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just released in Barnes &amp; Nobles!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a glimpse of one of the 30 wire links you&#8217;ll learn to make in <em>The Missing Link<\/em> &#8211; a Swizzle Stick link.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13211\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13211\" alt=\"Swizzle Sticks by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Swizzle-Sticks-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Swizzle-Sticks-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Swizzle-Sticks-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x187.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Swizzle-Sticks-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the 15 jewelry designs: \u00a0&#8220;Grand Bazaar&#8221; \u00a0&#8211; featuring the Twist Again link.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13209\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13209\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13209\" alt=\"Grand Bazaar by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-Grand-Bazaar-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-Grand-Bazaar-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-Grand-Bazaar-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x189.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-Grand-Bazaar-www.cindywimmer.com_-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now how about a little <strong>before and after<\/strong>? \u00a0I&#8217;ll share one of the links from the book, and a piece of jewelry designed with that link. \u00a0You&#8217;ll see just how VERSATILE and adaptable the links can be!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the Coiled Horseshoe link, a twist on a classic. \u00a0It&#8217;s shown on the cover of the book&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13217\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13217\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13217\" alt=\"Coiled Horseshoe links by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-150x168.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-links-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;used to make earrings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13155\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13155\" alt=\"Earrings by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-link-earrings-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-link-earrings-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-link-earrings-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x246.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-link-earrings-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-182x300.jpg 182w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Coiled-Horseshoe-link-earrings-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-411x675.jpg 411w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Twist Again link &#8211; a clever design that incorporates 3 different gauges of wire &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13215\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13215\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13215\" alt=\"Twist Again links by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Twist-Again-links-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"425\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Twist-Again-links-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 425w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Twist-Again-links-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x200.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Twist-Again-links-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featured-in-The-Missing-Link-www.cindywimmer.com_-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;Used as a focal, a charm holder to be exact! \u00a0This long, autumn-inspired necklace features a pendant by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humblebeads.com\/\">Heather Powers<\/a> of Humblebeads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13213\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13213\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13213\" alt=\"Autumn Raven by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Autumn-Raven-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featuring-the-Twist-Again-link-and-a-pendant-by-Humblebeads.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Autumn-Raven-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featuring-the-Twist-Again-link-and-a-pendant-by-Humblebeads.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Autumn-Raven-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featuring-the-Twist-Again-link-and-a-pendant-by-Humblebeads-150x207.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Autumn-Raven-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featuring-the-Twist-Again-link-and-a-pendant-by-Humblebeads-216x300.jpg 216w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Autumn-Raven-by-Cindy-Wimmer-featuring-the-Twist-Again-link-and-a-pendant-by-Humblebeads-488x675.jpg 488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another favorite, the Spiral Swirl, also featured on the cover of the book<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13162\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13162\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13162\" alt=\"Spiral Swirl by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Spiral-Swirl-link-by-Cindy-Wimmer.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Spiral-Swirl-link-by-Cindy-Wimmer.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Spiral-Swirl-link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-150x175.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Spiral-Swirl-link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Simply add these links together to form a chain. Make one after another and soon you&#8217;ll have a show-stopping bracelet! \u00a0* I will be teaching this project at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.starsbeads.com\/\">Star&#8217;s Beads<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; at this time the class is full.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13156\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13156\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13156\" alt=\"Wirework bracelet by Cindy Wimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Wirework-bracelet-with-links-from-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Wirework-bracelet-with-links-from-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Wirework-bracelet-with-links-from-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x204.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Wirework-bracelet-with-links-from-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-220x300.jpg 220w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Wirework-bracelet-with-links-from-The-Missing-Link-by-Cindy-Wimmer-www.cindywimmer.com_-495x675.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you ready for the GIVEAWAYS?<\/h3>\n<h3>I&#8217;ve gathered 4 giveaway items just for you! \u00a0There are several ways to enter the give away, each counting as one entry. \u00a0 The more ways you enter, the greater the chance you have to win one of these items &#8211; just let me know how you &#8220;entered&#8221; in the comments. \u00a0 All winners will be announced here on Oct. 21st.<\/h3>\n<h3>One entry for each:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Leave a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">comment<\/span><\/strong> on this blog post &#8211; I&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pin it to Win It<\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0Simply pin<em> The Missing Link<\/em> book image on one of your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\">Pinterest<\/a> boards. \u00a0Please use #themissinglink in your pin description.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Mention the book\/blog tour on your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; any of your favorite social media outlets &#8211; 1 entry each.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>If you have had a chance to read the book, I&#8217;d appreciate an honest <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">review<\/span> either on the <span style=\"color: #003300;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Missing-Link-Beautiful-Wirework\/dp\/159668707X\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><span style=\"color: #333300;\">Amazon page<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> or on the<span style=\"color: #003300;\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interweavestore.com\/the-missing-link\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\">publisher&#8217;s site<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Reviews are helpful for both the consumer and author &#8211; <em>thank you<\/em>.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Thank you for sharing my passion for wire links by helping me to promote <em><strong>The Missing Link!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13181\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13181\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13181\" alt=\"NaOs spacer beads featured in The Missing Link\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Giveaway-1-NaOs-spacers-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Giveaway-1-NaOs-spacers-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Giveaway-1-NaOs-spacers-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x195.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-Giveaway-1-NaOs-spacers-www.cindywimmer.com_-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Win a set of 9 spacers created by Amber Van Meter of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.naosglass.com\/\"> NaOs Glass<\/a>. \u00a0I knew as soon as I came across these stunning beads that I wanted to use them in a project for the book. \u00a0I ended up making the cover necklace, &#8220;Sojourn by the Sea&#8221;, with 27 NaOs etched lampwork beads!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13183\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13183\" alt=\"The Missing Link giveaway - antique buckle and wire\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Giveaway-2-antique-buckle-and-brass-wire-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Giveaway-2-antique-buckle-and-brass-wire-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Giveaway-2-antique-buckle-and-brass-wire-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x179.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-Giveaway-2-antique-buckle-and-brass-wire-www.cindywimmer.com_-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This giveaway set includes a luscious antique belt buckle and a coil of red brass wire. The detailed brass buckle features cut steel rivets. You&#8217;ll be all set to try your hand at making the project, &#8220;Ode to Downton Abbey&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13185\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13185\" alt=\"Twist 'n' Curl:  The Missing Link giveaway\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-giveaway-3-Twist-n-Curl-mandrel-set-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-giveaway-3-Twist-n-Curl-mandrel-set-www.cindywimmer.com_.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-giveaway-3-Twist-n-Curl-mandrel-set-www.cindywimmer.com_-150x185.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Missing-Link-giveaway-3-Twist-n-Curl-mandrel-set-www.cindywimmer.com_-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Win my go-to tool for creating coils and jump rings! \u00a0I used the Twist &#8216;n&#8217; Curl to make all of the coils found in wire link projects. \u00a0I&#8217;ve had one of these sturdy coiling tools with its anodized steel mandrel and aluminum handle for <em>years<\/em>. \u00a0I will be stocking these in my shop soon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/UnkamenSupplies\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13189\" alt=\"Unkamen Supplies gift certificate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Unkamen-Supplies-gift-certificate_opt-1.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Unkamen-Supplies-gift-certificate_opt-1.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Unkamen-Supplies-gift-certificate_opt-1-150x158.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Unkamen-Supplies-gift-certificate_opt-1-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where do you go when you need wire &#8211; especially specialty, hard-to-find wire? \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/UnkamenSupplies\">Unkamen Supplies<\/a> on Etsy! \u00a0Ralph Helmrich and his team offer a fantastic range of wire (from sterling silver to raw copper and bronze) as well as other quality supplies. They have generously donated this $25 gift certificate so you can shop for the supplies on your wishlist!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for sticking with me to the end of this post. Can you tell how excited I am that <em>The Missing Link<\/em> is officially published??<\/p>\n<p>Just a few more announcements &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>If you bought your book from the publisher, Amazon, or another retailer, I am offering a very <em>limited<\/em> supply of bookplates. I&#8217;m so pleased with my custom bookplates made by Laron Glover of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ninthmoon.com\/\">Ninth Moon<\/a>! \u00a0Please send me a private message if you would like a signed bookplate to add inside your copy of <em>The Missing Link<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13206\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"The Missing Link by Cindy Wimmer bookplates\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-bookplates-by-Ninth-Moon-www.cindywimmer.com_-240x300.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>If you would like a signed copy of The Missing Link, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindywimmer.com\/missing-link\/\">please visit my book sales page<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<h3>I will be doing a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.starsbeads.com\/\">book signing this weekend, October 19th at Star&#8217;s Beads<\/a>. If you are in the Northern VA area, please stop in &#8211; I&#8217;d love to meet you!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=13159\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13159\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13159\" alt=\"Cindy Wimmer book signing\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-book-signing-at-artBLISS-photo-corners_opt.jpg\" width=\"515\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-book-signing-at-artBLISS-photo-corners_opt.jpg 515w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-book-signing-at-artBLISS-photo-corners_opt-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Missing-Link-book-signing-at-artBLISS-photo-corners_opt-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Thank you for stopping by <em>The Missing Link<\/em> book blog tour! Please be sure to visit each of the book tour stops each day for more behind-the-scenes, inspiration, and book giveaways!<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 15 &#8211; \u00a0Cindy Wimmer \u00a0{you are here}<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 16 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/makebraceletsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Tracy\u00a0Statler \u00a0{Make Bracelets}<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b><\/b><b>Oct. 17 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prettythingsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Lori Anderson \u00a0{Pretty Things}<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 18 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/kabsconcepts.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Kerry Bogert \u00a0{Kabs Concepts}<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 19 &#8211;<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b> <\/b><b><a href=\"http:\/\/rosa-josies.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Diane Cook \u00a0{rosa &amp; josie&#8217;s}<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/artbeadscene.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/the-missing-link-blog-book-tour-and.html\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0Heather Powers {Art Bead Scene}<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 20 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/storiestheytell.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Christine Damm \u00a0{Stories They Tell}<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Oct. 21 &#8211; \u00a0Cindy Wimmer \u00a0{all winners announced here!}<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>&#8211; Cindy xoxo<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?attachment_id=12627\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12627\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-12627\" alt=\"Cindy Wimmer, jewelry designer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Cindy-46-150x200.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Cindy-46-150x200.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Cindy-46-224x300.jpg 224w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Cindy-46-505x675.jpg 505w, http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Cindy-46.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. \u00a0\u00a0She is the co-founder of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.artblissworkshops.com\">artBLISS<\/a>, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first wire jewelry design book,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindywimmer.com\/missing-link\/\"><i>The Missing Link<\/i><\/a>, just hit the shelves!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0A great big WELCOME to you! It&#8217;s finally here: \u00a0the official release date of my new book, The Missing Link &#8211; From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry. \u00a0Over the next week you&#8217;ll find inspiration, ideas, and plenty of giveaways, so grab a seat and enjoy the book blog tour &#8211; I&#8217;m glad you joined us! 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