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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 739.27
EAN: 9781600591259
ISBN: 1600591256
Label: Lark Books
Manufacturer: Lark Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: June 03, 2008
Publisher: Lark Books
Sales Rank: 16721
Studio: Lark Books
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Making gorgeous handcrafted jewelry can be an amazingly simple process that even beginners will quickly master—as long as they have this guide by their side. Written by an experienced artist and teacher, and generously illustrated with attractive how-to photos and drawings, it demonstrates a wealth of easy techniques in superb detail. Twenty dazzling projects—including a twisted wire choker, bangle bracelet, bead pod pin, and mixed metal earrings— are created by wrapping, stitching, and folding metal, and by making cold connections with basic screws, bolts, pop rivets, eyelets, brads, and nails. Sophisticated photographs of each piece highlight its rich textures and visual complexity. Would-be jewelers will love this—and beaders, memory crafters, and anyone eager to explore metal jewelry will want it, too!
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i think this is a great book!!! i was familiar with mary's work from her earlier book on woven jewelry. i bought this book with confidence feeling it would be inspirational and informative. i was right. i feel a kindred spirit with her approach and know i will use some of the techniques as i continue my personal jouney with metal and jewelry creation. everthing in this book is approachable with basic tools and fundamental wire working skills.
i highly recommend it.
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Fiber artist, Mary Hettmansperger has written a lovely book applying a fiber artist eye to metals. If you're new to incorporating metals into your jewelry, Hettmansperger has written a comprehensive introduction to tools and metals you'll find very helpful. The explicit directions on which tools and metals to buy with photos is invaluable to someone who's got the itch to use metal but doesn't really know how to go about it. Let's not forget the comprehensive section on patinas - which is worth the ... Read More
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This is a very well executed book, with clear directions and nice photographs. She also gives you lots of alternative ideas to make each style your own. I definitely recommend it.
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OK, I read the other reviews and especially noted the one that sort of slammed the book written by an experienced silversmith. I'm not way great as a silversmith but I'm OK and I liked this book. The photos are great and the ideas are even greater. There is nothing better than a creative mind and the author, Mary, appears to have one. The instructions were not as detailed as I would like them. In some places I was saying 'What?'. What am I supposed to do next? Now I often say that with Tim McCreight ... Read More
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I would agree with other reviewers that the techniques in this book are not stardard metal smithing techniques, but that makes it all the more interesting. I often teach short classes to teens and this provides some great project ideas for beginers as well as some interesting techniques to use to make my own projects. I like the photos, the instructions are clear and it provides some great foder for new projects.
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