Download or read book Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads written by Stephanie Sersich and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of inspiring pieces, aspiring jewelers and practicing designers alike will find accessible advice across a range of 20 glass bead projects. Explained in a conversational style and with step-by-step instructions, the guide--which includes projects such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and brooches--encourages crafters to use a mix of inexpensive, commercially available beads as well as one-of-a-kind, handmade glass beads. This comprehensive handbook also explains wirework, stringing, sewing, and a variety of knotting techniques, while throughout the book sidebars on the inspirations and creations of glass jewelry artists offer unique perspectives on creating artful glass jewelry.
Download or read book Designing and Making Glass Jewellery written by Mirka Janeckova and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass can add an unusual and ethereal quality to a piece of jewellery. Its transparency, colour and unpredictability make glass a unique material to work with, but it also presents its own challenges. This book introduces the techniques of working with glass to jewellers, and explains how to decide which is the most suitable approach for your design. It covers specific properties of glass, tips for design and ideas for assembling a piece. Hot forming - includes fusing, casting and pate de verre, as well as lampworking. Cold forming - explains how to shape a piece of glass and then bond pieces together Decorative - explains how to embellish your pieces, from painting to photography transfers and metal leaf inclusions. It is a practical guide but, with a wealth of stunning finished pieces, and also provides inspiration for jewellers of all experiences.
Download or read book Sea Glass Jewelry written by Lindsay Furber and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GIFTS FROM THE SEA Gather beautiful beach glass with its mysterious ocean-tumbled shapes and rainbow of bright hues. Add your personal creativity and some basic jewelry making techniques. Enjoy your stunning, wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes! With gorgeous color photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book teaches the essential skills, like drilling glass, wire wrapping, and texturing metal, to turn your beach-found bounty into attractive accessories, including:• Adorable bracelets• Stylish pendants• Sparkly earrings• Eye-catching rings
Download or read book Freeform Wire Art Jewelry written by Gayle Bird and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.
Download or read book All Things Paper written by Ann Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.
Download or read book Soldered Alchemy written by Laura Beth Love and published by Fons & Porter Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic! For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.
Download or read book Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry written by Eva M. Sherman and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing gemstones, crystals, sea glass, and pearls, Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry offers new ways to incorporate raw materials into beautiful jewelry pieces. Clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs teach readers a variety of basic jewelry techniques and guide even beginner jewelry-makers through each project successfully. Crafters can use the suggested materials or choose to substitute stones or other beads as desired for an endless variety of elegant design possibilities. With a wide range of stylish and organic designs and a photo gallery for extra inspiration, Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry provides every wireworker and metalworker with the perfect project.
Download or read book Making Bead Wire Jewelry written by Dawn Cusick and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the techniques involved in making bead and wire jewelry, discusses tools and materials, and features illustrated instructions for seventy-five projects, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins.
Download or read book How to Design Stained Glass written by Jennie French and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic principles, techniques of stained glass design. Topics include design sources, enlarging and reworking, flat and three-dimensional projects, drawing techniques, computer technology, more. 84 projects included. 209 illustrations.
Download or read book Fused Glass Jewelry written by Susan McGarry and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-09 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 14 step-by-step projects with over 160 full color images. Learn the basics of fusing - includes trouble shooting, sample firing schedule and kiln log. 63 pages.
Download or read book 300 Mosaic Tips Techniques Templates and Trade Secrets written by Bonnie Fitzgerald and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable compendium of essential know-how, inspirational projects, and troubleshooting tips Just like having a mosaic tutor on call 24 hours a day-this book is packed with handy, timesaving tips, trade secrets, templates, projects, and technical knowledge to improve your skills, speed up the learning process, and help you make unique mosaics with a professional finish. Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, photography, and illustrations. Professional quick fixes and solutions for commonly encountered problems. Advice on what to buy and how to use the tools and materials-from stained glass to pebbles, shells, and beads. Tips on design-finding ideas, order of work, and adding eye-catching details-as well as handy templates to allow you to create stylish mosaics straight away. Book jacket.
Download or read book Rustic Wrappings Exploring Patina in Wire Metal and Glass written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glass Bead Jewelry Projects written by Nelli Rees and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated step-by-step guide to glass bead jewelry making, covering setting up a workshop, tools, materials, and techniques, and including fifteen unique glass bead designs and fifteen jewelry pieces to make.
Download or read book Making Handmade Lampwork Beads Glass Jewelry written by and published by Creative Publishing Int'l. This book was released on 2008 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Innovative Adornments written by Jayne Persico and published by [Waterford, Ont.] : Wardell Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jayne Persico has been creating art glass masterpieces since 1972 and has practical experience in a wide range of methods and traditions. Her proficiency in stained glass crossed paths with her passion for jewellery design and presented an ideal opportunity to blend her knowledge in both fields to create art glass jewellery. The techniques offered in this book have been tried, tested and enjoyed in Jayne's workshops for more than fifteen years in the US and Internationally. This book is her way of sharing many important techniques with new students while providing established crafters additional instruction, practical guidance, motivational hints and refreshers.
Download or read book Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry written by Karen Leonardo and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-11-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CREATE - DESIGN - WEAR &break;&break;From tiny glass beads and pendants to rings and necklaces, Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry teaches you how to create them all. &break;&break;Lampwork artist Karen J. Leonardo and her network of fellow artisans share their secrets for creating stunningly beautiful lampwork beads. In addition, these talented artists give you complete instructions for incorporating the beads into your own artistic jewelry pieces. &break;&break;Ideal for beginning, intermediate and advanced lampwork artists, Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry features: &break;&break;Guidance and tips for setting up your studio and selecting the proper tools &break;Detailed instructions with step-by-step photos for creating 16 different lampwork beads &break;14 jewelry designs to incorporate your beads into necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and pins
Download or read book Jewelry Designs from Nature written by Heather Powers and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This collection of 32 necklace, bracelet, and earring projects combines easy jewelry-making techniques with spectacular components and artisan-made beads."--P. [4] of cover.
