Colorful, textural, and loaded with style, handmade jewelry is exciting to make and even more fun to wear. Whether using beautiful stones such as turquoise, amethyst, and amber, or simple paper beads, woven paper, or paper decoupage, there are projects here to appeal to every taste and ability. Each design also includes variation suggestions and professional in-depth tips and information on techniques, tools, and supplies for the novice jewelry maker to ensure success. The Art of Jewelry Making offers hundreds of full-color photographs which highlight the rich luster of the projects and explore a wide range of styles that are timeless and elegant, sleek and modern, bold and ornate. Exciting profiles of 20 renowned jewelers and their most creative work are also featured.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit of a disappointment,
By Georgia from MD (Laytonsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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I found this book disappointing because I was expecting it to be a more focused and comprehensive reference for beading and metal work. The chapters on making paper beads from scratch, paper mache beads and decoupage were of little interest to me and the featured projects seemed more like children's jewelry rather than items I would be intersted in wearing. Also,I was hoping for a primer on working with metal but, instead, the book merely showcases the work of several artists. Although many of the pieces are quite remarkable and the photography well done, the book gives absolutely no practical advice on actually creating and working with metal jewelry. As the previous reviewer said, it is a nice coffee table book, but to me it offers no more than any other very basic beading primer, although there are several nice design ideas. Also, whatever you do, DO NOT purchase this book along with "Making Designer Gemstone & Pearl Jewelry" by Tammy Powley as I did. The Powley book is essentially the first chapter of "The Art of Making Jewelry" of which she is a co-author. I mean literally it is nearly identical(which I think should be disclosed). What you actually want from a beading book should be your guide. My advice is that if you just want a basic beading primer with some design ideas, the Tammy Powley book is an acceptable choice. However if you are interested in a broader range of beading crafts such as the decoupage, etc. then you might like to invest in this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Should be called assembling jewelry,
By PTSideshow "GRP" (Macomb County Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Making Jewelry (Paperback)
This book is more for the beader than metal smithing. it is of coffee table size and style. It has one page devoted to a large picture of the project. The first section on supplies and the drawing used to illustrate the making of the wire forms is a novel approach. you look down at the tip end of the pliers with the wire in the jaws so you will get the idea of how it looks and goes together.
The next section has the beading style projects, supply lists are well done. the picture of the projects is large enough to show detail. The following section deals with paper use in jewelry. From kitchen counter paper making to weaving and braiding. Which can be modified to use metal strips for the folding ect. The section on metal is done in the style of selected artists showing some pieces and describing their technique in working metal. In all things a book can not be. But for a slick well photographed idea book that is at home on the coffee table. It can be a idea shelf reference book. Also for somebody that is in to beading and wants some up scale style projects and learn a little about smithing. I own it.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jewelry making info book,
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This book is a very helpful resource for those who make jewelry. Many interesting ideas and lots of helpful information to use in creating them.
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Before you get started making stone jewelry, you will need to collect a number of supplies, including your choice of beads, findings, and stringing materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Art of Making Jewelry, United States, North America, Make Paper Beads, Milky Way, Lucite Fabricated, Make Strip, Native Americans, Origami Fold Bracelet New!
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Before you get started making stone jewelry, you will need to collect a number of supplies, including your choice of beads, findings, and stringing materials. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Art of Making Jewelry, United States, North America, Make Paper Beads, Milky Way, Lucite Fabricated, Make Strip, Native Americans, Origami Fold Bracelet New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- American Pie: A Novel by Michael Lee West in Back Matter
- Paper Jewelry (Make It With Paper Series) by Jessica Wrobel in Back Matter
- Paper Jewelry Book by Jessica Wrobel in Back Matter
- Flower Design by Jessica Wrobel in Back Matter
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