New Directions in Jewellery


Book Description

Featuring over 80 makers who are pushing the boundaries of traditional jewellery design, this title includes seminal figures such as Gerda Flöckinger, Peter Chang and Arline Fisch, as well as emerging makers such as Daisuke Sakaguchi, Anna Osmer Andersenand Kayo Saito.




500 Earrings


Book Description

Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. The earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde and come from an international array of artists.




Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry


Book Description

Crafting a piece of collage jewellery is more than just a creative act, it can also be a very personal journey when the materials include precious keepsakes and mementos. In these 25 projects, readers can experience the pleasure of creating works of beauty and memory.




New Directions in Metal Clay


Book Description

Projects: embossed bolo, bead transformation, simple stud earrings, spiral galaxy, domino theory, hollow bead earrings, bauhaus bold, bead ring, cherry blossoms in spring, a day at the beach bracelet, bejeweled pendant, falling leaves, bamboo garden, autumn dragonfly, child's cuff bracelet, golden ivy, stacked ring set, forged link necklace, simple and elegant linked bracelet, gold and cubic zirconia ring, silver twig pin, patience in a square, lunar phase ring, garnet and silver necklace, kum boo fan brooch.




Showcase 500 Rings


Book Description

"This dynamic gallery book showcases the ring as it is being created and interpreted by leading are jewelers from around the world."--Page 4 of cover.




Create Three Dimensional Jewelry


Book Description

Inspired by the craftsmanship and attention to detail of early costume jewelry, Heather DeSimone demonstrates how to create fun, one-of-a-kind pieces by teaching techniques for layering readily available components in Create Three Dimensional Jewelry. Jewelry makers will learn how to layer premade components, make beaded clusters, create beaded loops, weave seed beads, embellish filigree components, rivet stamped metal pieces, and more as they create 21 unique projects. Most importantly, mastering this three-dimensional approach to “building” jewelry teaches designers to think about using their materials in a new way.




Jewelry Concepts & Technology


Book Description

The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.




The Jewelry Maker's Design Book


Book Description

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.




200 Tips for Jewelry Making


Book Description

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.




New Directions in Jewellery II


Book Description

"New Directions in Jewellery II is a sourcebook of the most experimental jewellery design today, profiling the work of over 40 makers. Following the success of New Directions in Jewellery, this second volume showcases the lastest developments in the field, and includes all new designers and illustrations"--Back cover.




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