Author : Matthew L. Burkholz
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 12,65 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780887404191
The premier reference for twentieth century designs in copper jewelry, this beautiful book has been praised by collectors, appraisers, and art dealers alike. Over 300 color photos show hundreds of examples of the jewelry. Original art work, advertising, identifying marks and anecdotes round out this exhaustive study.
Author : Sharilyn Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 28,69 MB
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 162033321X
Copper jewelry offers jewelry makers an inexpensive yet stylish alternative to silver. The material is attractive, easy to work with, and very accessible. With Sharilyn Miller, the author of the best-selling Bead on a Wire, you can learn how to create beautifully designed and affordable pieces, from bracelets and necklaces to earrings and pins. Contemporary Copper Jewelry with DVD features an extensive technique section that includes distressing copper, simple metalwork, cold joins, and creating unique wire components. Then, it features twent-two projects in step-by-step photography from a collection of top jewelry artists, including Rachel Nelson-Smith, Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, Eugenia Chan, and Richard Salley. With this handy resource, you'll discover the exquisiteness of copper and how to create one-of-a-kind designs with this exciting material. An enclosed DVD with Sharilyn covers all the basic wireworking techniques to offer a solid foundation for creating the projects in Contemporary Copper Jewelry with DVD.
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Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 10,76 MB
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1627000488
Inexpensive and readily available, copper is soaring in popularity as a jewelry-making material! This book is a unique collection of copper jewelry techniques and projects from Art Jewelry magazine. With tips, techniques, and projects assembled in a way that makes them easily accessible to beginning crafters, the skills showcased here include wireworking, metalworking, adding colors and patinas, etching, combining copper with metal or polymer clay, and more. Perfect for jewelry makers of all stripes, Copper Jewelry Collection is a must-have for the crafting room bookshelf.
Author : Sharilyn Miller
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,95 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596681439
This eye-opening guide epitomizes the revolution of copper as a rapidly growing trend among designers due to its inexpensive yet stylish nature. Considered to be one of the prettiest and most accessible alternatives to silver and gold, this essential reference details just how simple copper is to work with, offering step-by-step photographic demonstrations on how to craft beautiful and functional pieces with ease. With 17 inspirational projects from top jewelry designers and an extensive exploration of the many varied techniques and styles available, this handbook will help jewelry artists of all skill levels discover exciting new avenues for their craft.
Author : Gayle Bird
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,97 MB
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440241333
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.
Author : Roxan O'Brien
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,21 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811765857
At last, an easy way to add gorgeous color to your metalwork without the use of a kiln! Armed with colored pencils and a few simple techniques, you can have the beautiful look of enameled jewelry in much less time. Copper is an affordable option for metalwork, and with the techniques in this book, you can add endless colorful designs to your necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches. By following the illustrated instructions, you will be able to draw and color any design you like onto your jewelry with just a few easy-to-find tools. Give coloring a try on the 10 included projects, or branch out with your own ideas. Once you have mastered the basics, you will have opened a whole new realm of creative options for your jewelry designs.
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,25 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565235144
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!
Author : Helen Clegg
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579900021
60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.
Author : Kathy Cano Murillo
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,74 MB
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 0760372187
The Queen of Latina Style, Kathy Cano Murillo, is back with fantastic art and craft projects—including brand-new ideas and previous favorites—in The Crafty Chica Creates.
Author : Sharilyn Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,83 MB
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596684089
Discover all you need to know to make stunning wire jewelry in Wire Art Jewelry Workshop. Through best-selling author and designer Sharilyn Miller's clear explanations and step-by-step photography, you'll learn expert techniques to making jewelry that is truly a work of art. Wire Art Jewelry Workshop is a comprehensive guide, filled with the basic building blocks of wire jewelry. From cleaning, straightening, twisting, and coiling wire to cage beads, heart-shaped ear wires and head pins, as well as bead connectors, Wire Art Jewelry Workshop teaches how to make solid findings and custom components. You'll then learn to combine these components into 16 original wire bracelet, earring, and necklace designs. Sharilyn's detailed instruction continues through the projects showing every step, from plain wire to finished piece. The projects can be made with classic silver or less-expensive copper wire to match your taste and budget. Plus, the enclosed DVD features Sharilyn's signature teaching style that jewelry makers of all levels can use to improve their craftsmanship and strengthen their techniques. Wire Art Jewelry Workshop offers everything you need to get started creating one-of-a-kind jewelry.
