The Encyclopedia Of Wire Jewellery Techniques

Author : Sara Withers
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780762445776
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewelry Techniques written by Sara Withers and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest in the Encyclopedia of Art series now covers the popular topic of making wire jewelry. The enthusiasm for making jewelry has been enormous in the last few years, and both the amateur and professional jewelry-maker can greatly extend the scope of their designs by learning to work with wire. With over 500 illustrations and clear, step-by-step directions, the book covers everything from beginner's to more advanced techniques. Readers will learn how to make hoop earrings, decorative chains, brooches, and much more.

Author : Vannetta Seecharran
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596681460
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Sara Withers
Publisher : Encyclopedia of
ISBN 13 : 9781844485260
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques written by Sara Withers and published by Encyclopedia of. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title contains all you need to know about using wire to create unusual and striking designs. It teaches how to combine wire with beads and stones, how to use different types of metals and how to progress from basic wire-working skills to more advanced techniques.

Author : Jinks McGrath
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques written by Jinks McGrath and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 1995 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the basic equipment and techniques needed to work with traditional materials as well as plastic and acrylic.

Author : Ronna Weltman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620332361
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Modern written by Ronna Weltman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artistically combining polymer clay with wire, this distinctive manual teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create organic, sophisticated, and contemporary jewelry. A range of innovative techniques in designing beads and components from polymer clay are combined with wireworking elements, inspired clasps and ear wires, wire bead caps, polymer clay tipped head pins, and more for a signature look. Explaining fundamentals of jewelry design, this manual also delves into what makes a piece "primitive" and how to achieve an organic effect through color mixing and textures. Included are a wide variety of polymer clay and wire jewelry design and texture techniques, 15 one-of-a-kind detailed projects, and a gallery of completed works.

Author : Xuella Arnold
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781770852037
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 200 Tips for Jewelry Making written by Xuella Arnold and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.

Author : Janice Zethraeus
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785001663
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Wire Jewellery written by Janice Zethraeus and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious metal wire is a versatile material that can be used to great advantage in jewellery design. This book focuses on using soldering techniques to confidently construct wearable wire jewellery designs. It incorporates fundamental skills such as cutting, filing, annealing and soldering, and encourages the maker to master these basic techniques, so they can create individual articles of wire jewellery using their own inspiration and designs. There are suggestions on how to approach the design process through sketching, model making and creating test pieces, and a comprehensive list of tools and equipment needed for working with wire. Also included are illustrated step-by-step instructions for learning basic wire working processes, such as drawing, twisting, hammering and soldering wire, and practical advice for constructing more complicated pieces of jewellery containing structural forms. With further instruction for making chain, applying surface finishes and adding decorative elements to individual designs, this will be of great interest to all jewellers, and is superbly illustrated with 226 colour photographs.

Author : Jinks McGrath
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Jewelry Making Techniques written by Jinks McGrath and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1993 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making jewelry at home, including orientation to tools, materials and techniques.

Author : Dawn Cusick
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781579903886
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Firor Kaska
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
ISBN 13 : 0871167034
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry written by Firor Kaska and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry is a guide to understanding and using wire weaves to create 20 beautiful freeform jewelry projects. With a tight focus on five wire weaves—over-under, over-over, coiling, looping, and circular weaving — the reader will learn by making rings, pins, earrings, pendants, clasps, and bracelets. Author Kaska Firor offers a wonderful variety of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs to inspire the budding wireworker, in addition to showing the evolution of wirework design from simple to complex for more advanced jewelry-makers.