Download or read book Jewellery Using Textiles Techniques written by Sarah Keay and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large-format, highly illustrated how-to-do-it book for beginners andpractising jewellers looking for new ideas. There has been a recentincrease in jewellers using textile techniques in their work, and thisbook provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all thematerials and techniques you need to get you started in this excitingarea of jewellery making. Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an accessible, butthorough, introduction to a wide range of textilestechniques for those more accustomed to working with metals than withfabrics and yarns. Examples of appropriate techniques for each materialwill be featured as making sequences, alongside showcased pieces fromcontemporary jewellers in different materials. Techniques covered willinclude crochet, weaving, knitting, felting, lace and sewing. There areover ten projects included showingthe reader how to design and make your very own finished pieces (eg:flower brooch, felt necklace, Shetland lace tiara, woven bracelet,stille collar). Each project is by a different maker and so you willcover a wide range of techniques and styles. At the end of each projectis an inspirational gallery section. Makers shown include:Suzanne Smith; Liz Brown; Marjory Keay; Vicky Forrester; HelenRobertson; Lilia Breyter; Sarah Smith; Sarah Kettley and Joanne Haywood.
Download or read book Jewellery Using Textile Techniques written by Sarah Keay and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Textile Techniques in Metal written by Arline M. Fisch and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Textile Techniques in Metal', Arline Fisch describes in detail the application of the fibre techniques to precious and non-precious metals, and then goes on to describe the tools and materials required.
Download or read book Hot Textiles written by Kim Thittichai and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists. Soldering irons, heat guns and household irons can add texture and variety to textile work – whether it's hand embroidery, machine embroidery, quilting or felting. Stunning work can be produced with a variety of materials: hot and cold foiling; painted and plain Bondaweb (fusible webbing) on wood, paper, fabric and pelmet Vilene; making beads from synthetic fabrics, Tyvek and Kunin felt; melting and distorting plastic bags and cellophane; working in three dimensions; and embossing powders. With step-by-step instructions, full health and safety advice and stunning photography, this is an important book for all textile artists. Following on the bestselling Fusing Fabric and Surfaces for Stitch, it demonstrates the latest techniques wanted by all those involved in textiles. Back in paperback for 2018.
Download or read book Textile Techniques in Metal written by Arline Fisch and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you think of fiber arts, materials like copper, silver, gold, and steel probably don't come to mind. But renowned artist and jeweler Arline Fisch has transformed this unlikely combination into a striking movement that is limitless in its formal possibilities and capacity for beauty. Showcasing stunning work that blends jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, Textile Techniques in Metal is the first and only comprehensive book on the innovative intersection of the fiber and metal arts.This richly illustrated book explains, in easy-to-follow language, a variety of methods and strategies for manipulating metals with techniques borrowed from textiles. The author provides detailed instructions for adapting techniques like,KnittingCrochetingWeavingBasketryBraidingAnd lacemakingWith insightful historical information and numerous inspiring examples of work by the author and other talented artists, Textile Techniques in Metal will serve as an eye-opening reference for textile artists, sculptors, and jewelers alike. Arline M. Fisch, Professor of Art Emerita at San Diego State University, is an artist and jeweler working primarily in precious metals. She exhibits work nationally and internationally. Her work melds jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, and she incorporates the structure of textiles and fiber craft into metal-based pieces that are often inspired by ancient cultures and the natural world. Fisch is the recipient of numerous honors, including an honorary doctorate from Skidmore; a gold medal from the American Craft Council; the Lifetime Achievement Award in Crafts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts; and multiple Fulbright fellowships. Her work is represented in numerous museum and private collections.
Download or read book Textile Techniques in Metal written by Arline Fisch and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised classic, with expanded photography and masterpieces by international artists, teaches you how to work each fiber technique in metal wire or strip. Showcasing stunning work that blends jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, this book is the first and only comprehensive work on the innovative intersection of the fiber and metal arts
Download or read book Textile Techniques in Metal for Jewelers Sculptors and Textile Artists written by Arline M. Fisch and published by . This book was released on 1975-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creation of ornamental and artistic items through the processes of weaving, knitting, crocheting, braiding, interlinking, plaiting, and coiling using wire and metal strips is explained and clearly depicted
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewellery Making Techniques written by Vannetta Seecharran and published by Bright Sparks. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.
Download or read book Making Fabric Jewelry written by Marthe Le Van and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabric Jewellery Making.
Download or read book Non Precious Jewellery written by Kathie Murphy and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an easy and accessible, but thorough, introduction to jewellery maiking with non-precious materials.
Download or read book Fabulous Woven Jewelry written by Mary Hettmansperger and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for creating a variety of earrings, bracelets, pins, and necklaces using unusual techniques and diverse materials.
Download or read book Looking at Jewelry written by Susanne Gänsicke and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.
Download or read book Precious Jewellery from Plastics written by Christopher Bond (Jeweller) and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many jewellers work with plastics, very little information is available on how to manipulate them. This book includes instructions on cutting, joining, laser, waterjet, heating and colouring. Jewellery with Precious Plastics requires no previous knowledge and covers everything you need to know about working with plastics.
Download or read book Stitched Jewels written by Marthe Le Van and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 25 projects incorporating cloth, textiles and other materials. This title shows how to construct an ornate leaf neckpiece from bright mesh swatches.
Download or read book Creative Embellishments written by Sherrill Kahn and published by Martingale & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how to add stylish, sophisticated, personalized touches to craft projects made of fabric, plastic, clay, and paper, including quilts, garments, and many other items, through the use of a variety of embellishments, in a guide that comes complete with detailed instructions and more than 150 full-color photographs. Original.
Download or read book Costume Textiles and Jewellery of India written by Vandana Bhandari and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential book for those interested in Indian style and culture.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques written by Vannetta Seecharran and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.
