Award-winning fiber artist Mary Hettmansperger reveals the secrets of using traditional basketry techniques to create 28 striking pieces of jewelry. It's a new and exciting approach that yields remarkable results--even for beginners. She covers four basic procedures--plaiting, knotting, looping, and twining--and incorporates materials such as copper, colorful wire, natural fibers, even bottle tops and bark. The array of projects includes soft-fiber necklaces as well as one made from looped linen over a forged silver mold: small retro pins, bright and colorful in twined pattern shaped; and a variety of pieces made from wire twisted with beads. There's no other book like it, and it's sure to appeal to a diverse range of crafters.
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136 of 141 people found the following review helpful
By Sara R.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has really nice looking projects and nice photos, but I am not sure that the book cover photo and title really gives an accurate portrayal of the contents. I was expecting bracelets, necklaces, etc, made of fiber AND metal, as the sub-title and photo suggest. About half of the projects include no metal or wire, to speak of.
Also, more annoying, about half of the projects are of amulet style pouches (bag on a string,) and pins. The other half of the projects are "necklaces." However, the "necklace" projects are really for the pendant ATTACHED to the necklace. In other words, there are no fully woven necklaces or bracelets, except for the ONE bracelet on the cover. That one cover bracelet is, in fact, the ONLY bracelet, in the book.
This is a nice book for weaving or macrame... good technique, easy to learn, beautiful projects. But, it is a weaving/macrame book, and should not even have mentioned metal in the title, or used a wire woven bracelet on the cover. Also, I think the term "Jewelry" is a little broad for the projects in this book.
I will probably make some of the more modern looking projects, such as the one on the cover, and the fishbone "necklace" pendant. I would not, however, have purchased this book if I had taken a preview.
Also, more annoying, about half of the projects are of amulet style pouches (bag on a string,) and pins. The other half of the projects are "necklaces." However, the "necklace" projects are really for the pendant ATTACHED to the necklace. In other words, there are no fully woven necklaces or bracelets, except for the ONE bracelet on the cover. That one cover bracelet is, in fact, the ONLY bracelet, in the book.
This is a nice book for weaving or macrame... good technique, easy to learn, beautiful projects. But, it is a weaving/macrame book, and should not even have mentioned metal in the title, or used a wire woven bracelet on the cover. Also, I think the term "Jewelry" is a little broad for the projects in this book.
I will probably make some of the more modern looking projects, such as the one on the cover, and the fishbone "necklace" pendant. I would not, however, have purchased this book if I had taken a preview.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Best thing in the book was the cover photo. I think that most people think of metal and colored glass, stones, etc when they think of making jewelry. This book had little to interest someone who wanted to make or learn something like that-but my friends who are weavers, or who knit, LOVED it. My friends who make jewelry hated it.
It is possible to do all of these fiber techniques with metal instead of fiber, (ie: Arlene Fisch, Mary Lee Hu, Barbara Berk, etc.) and that is what I thought the book would be about. It was disappointing. I loved the piece on the cover.
It is possible to do all of these fiber techniques with metal instead of fiber, (ie: Arlene Fisch, Mary Lee Hu, Barbara Berk, etc.) and that is what I thought the book would be about. It was disappointing. I loved the piece on the cover.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wang
Format:Paperback
This book is eye-opening and inspiring. The designs have an old-world feel to them and the pictures are simply stunning. The designs were unique and seem to stay with you for a long time. The author applies (basket) weaving techniques and uses different mediums and rewrite the meaning of woven jewelry for many. The instructions are well-written and specific, and the illustrations are easy to understand. In fact, when I took a class with a known wire artist Dallas Lovett, he commented that this book is very well-written. I would definately recommend this book for beginners as well as beaders who are interested in exploring different mediums and techniques.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Did not include many wire projects, mostly reed and cords
good book if you want to weave cords and reeds, but not wires-which I wanted to do.Interesting ethnic tribal
looking projects.
looking projects.
Published 4 months ago by Judy Tromblee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Woven Jewelry
This is the third book from Mary Hettmansperger that I have purchased through Amazon. Again, a wonderful book from Lark Publishing - they never miss and I would purchase any book... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Doreen Peterson
1.0 out of 5 stars
"Fabulous" Woven Jewelry
I was so disappointed in this book. I really, REALLY like wire weaving and thought I would learn some new techniques in this book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by I'd rather be at the Beach
5.0 out of 5 stars
a weavers delight
I weave necklaces of fiber and beads. I came across an article on Mary and was impressed with the scope of her work and also the intutive process she used. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Goddess Being
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great directions
Mary Hets is an very creative jewelry maker. Her instructions and diagrams are very easy to follow. Great combination of weaving, basketry and jewelrymaking techniques.
Published 19 months ago by Elaine Fronczek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Woven Jewelry book
This is one of the most outstanding books I've seen on woven jewelry. It entails every kind of weaving. Great Book, Great Service.
Published on April 10, 2011 by Terri L. Ketterer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Treasure Trove
This is the best type of craft book because it opens a door for your own creativity to run. Mary Hettmansperger shows lots of imaginative techniques and the instructions are clear... Read more
Published on February 5, 2010 by Netty
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great help with creating jewelry
I first saw this book at my library and just had to own it! I learned a lot about weaving jewelry and have created several similar but different pieces. Great directions.
Published on December 19, 2009 by Cntrymouse
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth It
I got this book from the library, sent it back and ordered it from Amazon. If you are into wire work, its worth the price. It has some really fun ideas.
Published on June 30, 2009 by Virgo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really for people who work with wire.
Book tries to do too many things. If you work with fiber, you might like it. I work with wire and I did not.
Published on March 20, 2009 by crafty
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