The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making, Revised and Updated
More than 700 Large Format Color Photos
Published on 1. July 2014
304 pages
978-1-62788-008-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of jewelry making. It serves as a reference and technique guide for .all the common methods and styles of jewelry: beaded jewelry, wire, crystals and gems, polymer clay, PMC. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of jewelry by a various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about jewelry making because of the gorgeous step by step photo instructions. It is like being in a workshop. I often turn to the book when I need to know a new way to complete a project. This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of jewelry making. This book provides a reference for all methods, including bead stringing, wire work, metal fabrication, metal clay, polymer clay, fiber, and resin. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basics." - Carmi CimicataMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Beverly
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Illustrations
700 color photos
ISBN-13
978-1-62788-008-4 (9781627880084)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Tammy Powley
The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making, 2nd Edition
15 New Projects, New Gallery - More than 700 Large Color Photos
Book
07/2014
2nd Edition
Creative Publishing International, US
€41.07
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Person
Tammy Powley is a jeweler and workshop instructor who has written several books on jewelry making, including The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making, Second Edition. She is also the former host and manager of About.com's jewelry-making website. She lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida. To see more of her work, visit her blog The Crafty Princess Diaries at tammypowley.com.
Content
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Basics
- General Jewelry-Making Tools
- Jewelry Findings
- Bead Stringing
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Mint Julep Lampwork Necklace
- Fired Up Elastic Bracelet
- Not Your Classic Knotted Bracelet
- Geometric Gemstone and Pearl Knot Necklace
- Multi-Strand Floating Bead Necklace
- Wire Work
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Carnelian Coil Pendant
- Wrap It Up Necklace
- Smoky Briolette and Pearl Earrings
- Sparkling Earth Earrings
- Gypsy Crystal Earrings
- Chain Making
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Double Up Two-Tone Bracelet
- Twist, Shout, and Dangle Earrings
- Coil Copper Flame Chain
- Hip Squares-Ville Chain
- Red Rhapsody Double Chain Bracelet
- Silver Chain Key Fob
- Metal Fabrication
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Kokopelli Coin Pendant
- Substantially Silver Cuff Bracelet
- Sterling and Garnet Paddle Piece Necklace
- Shot Through the Heart Pendant
- Guitar Pick Stamped Necklace
- Metal Soldering
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Triple-Wrap Sterling Ring
- Wright Alignment Bangle
- Jasper Cabochon Pronged Setting Pendant
- Two-Tone Teardrop Earrings
- Figure Eight Link Bracelet
- Metal Clay
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Silver Link and Crystal Earrings
- Hope Donut Pendant
- Ancient Kokopelli Charm
- Vegas Copper Charm Bracelet
- Frosted Silver Disk Earrings
- Polymer Clay
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Lava Lamp Pendant
- Fairy Wing Necklace
- Marble Bead Bracelet
- Spiral Bead Earrings
- Fiber
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Peak-A-Boo Blue Bracelet
- Day at the Beach Choker
- Painted Desert Braided Lariat
- Golden Circle Crochet Earrings
- So Sari Ribbon Necklace
- Resin
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Pretty Cowgirl Belt Buckle
- Sparkling Whimsy Cabochons
- Beautiful Black Cats
- Japanese Paper Ladybug Pendant
- Mixed Media
- Tools and Supplies
- Techniques
- Projects
- Measure Me Bracelet
- Summer Dream Necklace
- Always Time for Cats Bracelet
- Rustic Transfer Necklace
- Inspiration Gallery
- Jewelry Supply Resources
- Participating Jewelry Designers
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- Copyright
