Download or read book How to Make Soft Jewelry written by Jackie Dodson and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackie is well known for her innovative use of scraps and the sewing machine. Now she shows you how to make all kinds of beads, cords, clasps and closures, soft surfaces, and more. Thirty-eight projects cover both jewelry to make in a minute and heirloom-quality pieces, all shown in color. Instant Ideas add projects for children and dozens of possible gifts.
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 Professional Goldsmithing A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques written by Alan Revere and published by Springer. This book was released on 1991-06-06 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.
Download or read book Hot and Cold Jewelry Connections written by Kieu Gray and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot and Cold Jewelry Connections is the perfect tool for encouraging jewelry makers to branch out and develop new skills. Kieu Pham Gray’s unique approach to metalwork begins with a design concept, then shows how to execute it using either cold connections (riveting, tabbing, wire wrapping), or hot connections (easy soldering with a small butane torch), teaching essential techniques of both along the way. These hot and cold options help jewelry makers understand how to evaluate and choose the right technique for their jewelry pieces based on their desired end result.
Download or read book Making Metal Jewelry written by Joanna Gollberg and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Make elegant imaginative jewelry by learning easy ways to join metal that don't require a solder or a torch."--From publisher description.
Download or read book Simple Soldered Jewelry Accessories written by Lisa Bluhm and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soldering has moved out of the garage shop and taken the crafting world by storm! It's an easy-to-learn technique for creating jewelry, decorative accents, and keepsakes, and this guide takes beginners step-by-step through all the basics: glass cutting, working with copper foil, and the actual soldering itself. A comprehensive techniques section helps novices learn the basics and trouble-shoot potential problems as they work.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Handmade Paper Jewelry written by Heidi Borchers and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With today’s wide selection of papers, there’s nothing you can’t create--even jewelry, like the gorgeous pendants, necklaces, and earrings in this remarkable collection. Mulberry paper, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, handmade paper, paper flowers: these very easy, very achievable projects use every type. The 40 pieces are divided into Zen inspiration, featuring works of stunning simplicity; Nature Inspiration, including a Golden Leaves Necklace and Earrings; Fabulously Feminine, with sweet touches such as foam board hearts and silk ribbons; and For the Girls, designed for pre-teens and teens. And on nearly every spread, there’s a special boxed “Paper Perfected” tip for successfully mastering such details as getting a smooth finish, using ultra-thick embossing powder, and painting on tissue paper.
Download or read book Ceramic Bead Jewelry written by Jennifer Heynen and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is by far the most attractive volume on ceramic bead-making anywhere! Crafters will eagerly snap it up to learn how they can create a variety of striking projects using low-fire clay and a rainbow of colorful glazes. The basic techniques include hand-rolling, cutting, stamping, press-molding, and extruding, as well as surface embellishment, and 30 of the colorful finished jewelry projects are wonderfully simple. Nothing says love more than the flirty urban-hip ring with a metal clay arrow shot through the heart. Mimic the look of traditional majolica with a bohemian chic big-bead necklace that rivals any pricey boutique find. Charming photography captures the colors and textures of a festive, sunny outdoor market, making every page playful, fun, and accessible!
Download or read book Seed Bead Revolution written by Sara Oehler and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Sara Oehler and Kristen Fagan wrote this book to show how new and innovative seed beads can be used to create jewelry using Soft Flex beading wire rather than thread or cord. The projects are easy to intermediate, but they are unique enough to capture the interest of even the most advanced beader. Most projects can be completed in one sitting.- 32 projects- Foreword and bonus project by Nealay Patel- Most projects show two colorways- Projects use SuperDuos, SuperUnos, Tilas, Half Tilas, Rullas, Dragon Scales and More!- Learn how to crimp in a variety of ways, braid, kumihimo, patina metal and weave with beading wire.
Download or read book Making Costume Jewelry An Easy Complete Step by Step Guide written by Janet Evans and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-05-11 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thing you need to consider before you begin the process of learning how to make costume jewelry is what type you wish to make. The best way of determining what style of jewelry you want to make is to look through various magazines and see what's on offer in stores locally. It's also a good idea to gain inspiration for your costume jewelry designs by visiting museums or art galleries. You may even gain inspiration for your designs when out for a walk.
Download or read book Easy Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry written by Lora S. Irish and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can make affordable and stylish copper wire jewelry with a few simple tools, some wire and beads. Learn more than 300 different link styles and how to create your own with step-by-step instructions and outstanding instructional photos!
Download or read book The Jewelry Maker s Design Book written by Deryn Mentock and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Jewelry Maker's Design Book: An Alchemy of Objects you will learn techniques for making several beautiful projects and discover how to plan and conceive your designs using one-of-a-kind objects in mixed media jewelry pieces.
Download or read book Making Design Stamps for Jewelry written by Bradford M Smith and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common jewelry tools and techniques can be used to make customized stamping and texturing tools that add visual interest to jewelry designs. Many jewelers are reluctant to work with steel, but there are few differences as compared to copper or silver. Once learned, unique stamps or texturing tools can be created for a special application, to accent your work in a unique way, or to brand your pieces with a stamp that others cannot purchase. "Making Design Stamps For Jewelry" presents the step-by-step process of selecting best steels, carving the design, hardening the steel, and tempering the completed stamp to ensure a long service life. It describes the tools to use, gives detailed examples for making several design stamps, includes sources for purchasing tool steel, describes useful shop equipment, and offers tips for saving time and achieving better quality.
Download or read book Shrink Art Jewelry written by Karen Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy instructions and everything youngsters need to make super cool jewelry using shrink plastic. Full color. Consumable.
Download or read book How To Make Jewelry With Beads An Easy Complete Step By Step Guide written by Janet Evans and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's quite easy to make your own jewelry when you know how. After finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. As you'll discover, to make jewelry with beads, you don't need any specialized skills or knowledge in metal work or power tools. If you really want to see your hobby flourish then learning the basics skills and being enthusiastic is all you need. Plus knowing where to look for tools and supplies that aren't too expensive can help as well. By the time you've finished reading this book, you'll not only know where to buy what you need, but also learn certain techniques for you to produce some amazing pieces of jewelry with beads. Within this book are some techniques that'll only take a matter of minutes to master, whilst others may require you to spend a little more time practicing them to achieve the right kinds of results. From the outset, this book has been designed for those who have never created jewelry with beads before. However by the end you'll be an expert in the tools of the trade, the supplies you need and some basic skills you can advance upon over time. Not only that but I've provided you with some projects you can do to practice you're new found skills on. For anyone who hasn't tried making jewelry with beads before will find this book extremely useful. Although you may begin by deciding to just make items for friends and family. Don't be too surprised when you start getting others asking you to create pieces for them.
Download or read book Easy To Make Statement Jewelry written by Kristine Regan Daniel and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 20 statement necklace DIY projects that you can create in just one afternoon, using only inexpensive materials that can be easily found in craft and hobby stores.
Download or read book Practical Wax Modeling written by Hiroshi Tsuyuki and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I highly recommend this book of technical information and procedures for anyone wanting to learn wax modeling techniques? this book is clear and well organized. Good large step-by-step explanatory black and white photos illustrate the points made in the concise, strictly informational text. This is the second in a series of books on professional wax working for lost wax casting. It might be useful to have read the first volume - 'Basic Wax Modeling' before this volume but it is still a good stand-alone text". - Charles Lewton-Brain (internationally known lecturer, author, designer, inventor of Fold-Forming) from his review on Ganoksin. DESCRIPTIONIn this book jewelry wax modeling techniques are introduced and explained in detail, illustrated with step-by-step photographs.Some special features of Practical Wax Modeling include:a) Practical applications when using a variety of waxesb) Mitsuro and its usesc) Demonstrations of a variety of texturesd) Methodology of finishing castings.Practical Wax Modeling was written as an applied compilation of projects for the authors' introductory book Basic Wax Modeling.
