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This in-depth guide is almost like getting two books in one. Not only will you receive the guidance and insight to create jewelry that is embedded with personal meaning, but Amulets and Talismans also features extensive instruction on a wide variety of cold-connection techniques that can be applied to any style of jewelry making. Incorporate found objects, personal mementos and more into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.Check out this free excerpt from Amulets and Talismans: How to create a protective traveler's talisman using faux bone!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440315985
Format:
Size: 35 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Whether you are new to chain mail or a seasoned weaver, Chained will introduce you to the art of combining metal jump rings into intricate designs, in a new way. No other book shows how to use so many weaves in so many ways, or gives this ancient art such a beautiful and modern twist. Techniques once used for armor now have a new life and can be used to create elegant adornments.Open Chained and find: Clear, detailed step-by-step photos that will take you from opening and closing jump rings to finishing your first (or fiftieth!) project Easy-to-navigate Weave in a Nutshell options for many weaves that will show advanced chain mail weavers the weave of a project in just a few steps 22 beautiful projects plus dozens of variations, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, each with its own skill level and time investment rating Endless options: choose your favorite colors, your favorite metals, customize the size of your project, and find inspiration to add your own unique s

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440313875
Format:
Size: 143 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

This is the most complete volume of beading techniques on the market, filled with gorgeous photos of antique and contemporary beadwork that will inspire beaders of any skill level. After learning about the basic terms and tools, readers will explore each technique, including beadweaving, crochet, tambourwork, and wirework, and complete a sampler to reinforce the skill learned. Finally, author Jane Davis offers 30 elegant projects for the home, jewelry box, and sewing room, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert.Complete guide of beading techniques, including the brick and ladder stitch, peyote stitch, knitting, and tatting 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as table settings, Christmas ornaments, lampshades, a purse, pincushion, and business card holder Perfect for beaders of all skill levels

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440222016
Format:
Size: 20 MB
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Beading
Sub Category: Jewelry

Description:

Create beautiful jewelry for better wellbeing Discover the power of creating unique pieces of adornment with the intention to heal. Inside Inspiritu Jewelry you will turn pages borrowed from a dusty prescriptions book revealing restorative secrets of a legendary curandera—a woman healer—and will become inspired to create your own unique jewelry pieces to share with others. From creating your own clasps and jump rings to incorporating keepsakes with new elements there is much to discover here. You'll also: Master a variety of metalworking jewelry techniques such as forging, stamping, sawing, wirework and more. Learn the qualities instilled in specific colors and gemstones to truly target the needs of those you create jewelry for. See how easy it is to turn new objects into ones that appear aged and where to go to find vintage treasures to use in your works. Combine vintage elements with new materials to create striking pieces with both form and function. Pamper yourself or o

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440308253
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Jewelry

Description:

Theresa Pulido introduced her fresh, colorful take on locker hooking in her first book, Hook, Loop & Lock, and in Locking Loops she's back with even more fabulous, original locker hooking projects. Whether you are already a fan of locker hooking or new to it, you're sure to find inspiration in these pages. Locking Loops features new techniques, stunning projects and exciting new materials for locker hooking. Try your hand at these new designs for gifts, accessories and home decor. Every project can be customized to fit your unique sense of style. In Locking Loops you will find: 30 projects including rugs, pillows, tableware, baskets, bags and wearables like a belt, brooch, bracelet and more. Color stitching charts and step-by-step instructions to make each project a breeze. An in-depth technique section with an exciting new technique, ruched frames, which displays fabric beautifully. If you've been looking for new ways to use up the fabric, yarn and ribbon in your craft stash, locker h

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440215810
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25''w x
Manufacturer: Memory Makers
Category: Crafts
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440315770
Format:
Size: 15 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Wirework
Sub Category:

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New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry brings shaping and beading wire together to create stunning sculptural designs. From necklaces and bracelets, to rings, earrings and tiaras, jewelry maven Margot Potter shows you how to coil, wrap, weave and sculpt 30 wire-based projects. In addition, inspirational variations on the projects provide even more reason to get wrapped up in wire. Features: Combine shaping wire with beading wire in innovative ways to create jewelry with movement, depth and dimension. Employ a variety of classic wire-working methods, including wire wrapping, twisting, coiling, chain maille and more. Love beads? You won't be disappointed. Adorn your creations with crystal, metal, Lucite and vintage beads to add your own brand of signature sparkle. Start adding depth, dimension and intrigue to your jewelry designs today with New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440319150
Format:
Size: 25 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Embark on an expeditioner's journey back in time to uncover tattered silk, faceted stones and other forgotten items, and learn how to give them new life as a pendant, ring or brooch. Found objects can be beautiful both for the unique, unexpected look they add to your work and for the stories we imagine them to tell. In the pages of Semiprecious Salvage, you will discover the excitement of reclaiming remnants of the past and reinterpreting their beauty in wearable works of mixed-media art.Step-by-step instructions guide you through the basics of wirework and creating basic jewelry findings, then encourage you to don your boots and get digging as you mix and match elements to create one-of-a-kind treasures. Reinvent your artwork with your own Semiprecious Salvage and start sharing the stories of your own found objects today!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440315831
Format:
Size: 49 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category:

Description:

Embark on an expeditioner's journey back in time to uncover tattered silk, faceted stones and other forgotten items, and learn how to give them new life as a pendant, ring or brooch. Found objects can be beautiful both for the unique, unexpected look they add to your work and for the stories we imagine them to tell. In the pages of Semiprecious Salvage, you will discover the excitement of reclaiming remnants of the past and reinterpreting their beauty in wearable works of mixed-media art.Step-by-step instructions guide you through the basics of wirework and creating basic jewelry findings, then encourage you to don your boots and get digging as you mix and match elements to create one-of-a-kind treasures. Reinvent your artwork with your own Semiprecious Salvage and start sharing the stories of your own found objects today!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600610196
Format: paperback
Size: 10.875 x 8.25
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category:

Description:

Learn how to turn wire working into an art! Wire working only requires a few simple tools, but it provides endless opportunities to create artful jewelry. Whether you are new to jewelry making or a seasoned artist, wire is a medium rich in possibility. J. Marsha Michler, the author of Bead & Wire Art Jewelry, takes wire working to a new level inside these pages. Open The Art of Wire and discover: An extensive technique section that introduces you to wire working through step-by-step photos and instructions. Learn the ins and outs of working with wire as well as how to create your own unique and beautiful findings to personalize your jewelry. Five chapters, each focusing on a different wire-working technique. Learn how hammering, wrapping, filigree, crochet and dowel knitting can be used to transform your jewelry. Over 30 beautiful jewelry projects including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. Wrap, hammer, coil, curl, twist, dowel knit, and crochet your way through the

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440214066
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Crafts
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440223624
Format:
Size: 40 MB
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects that will get you excited about the many ways you can use wire in your jewelry projects. Best-selling author Heidi Boyd takes you through the ins and outs of working with wire for your jewelry designs. You'll learn how to make wire do your bidding in four detailed chapters: Spiraled & Coiled, Linked & Hammered, Wrapped & Bundled and Knotted & Stitched. Each project includes clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. With Wired Beautiful, you'll discover: Unique techniques. Introduces traditional wire techniques, but also new methods not typically found in wire-jewelry books, such as using a knitting spool, creating cages and flower shaping. Fresh designs and great basics. In addition to the 30+ projects—including bracelets, earrings, necklaces pendants and rings—you'll learn basic jewelry-making techniques you can use in your own designs. Easy-to-find materials. You'll be introduced to a range of materials you can easily find

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440311239
Format:
Size: 27 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects that will get you excited about the many ways you can use wire in your jewelry projects. Best-selling author Heidi Boyd takes you through the ins and outs of working with wire for your jewelry designs. You'll learn how to make wire do your bidding in four detailed chapters: Spiraled & Coiled, Linked & Hammered, Wrapped & Bundled and Knotted & Stitched. Each project includes clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. With Wired Beautiful, you'll discover: Unique techniques. Introduces traditional wire techniques, but also new methods not typically found in wire-jewelry books, such as using a knitting spool, creating cages and flower shaping. Fresh designs and great basics. In addition to the 30+ projects—including bracelets, earrings, necklaces pendants and rings—you'll learn basic jewelry-making techniques you can use in your own designs. Easy-to-find materials. You'll be introduced to a range of materials you can easily find

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440303104
Format:
Size: 8.25 x 0.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
Sub Category: Wirework