Woodturning Jewellery [Paperback]

Hilary Bowen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1995

Woodturners of all abilities will find plenty to challenge them. This book contains 12 step-by-step projects. The projects include earrings, rings & bangles.This is a highly practical guide to the fascinating craft of turning jewellery from wood. Woodturners of all abilities will find plenty to challenge them in creating these delightful and beautiful adornments. There are twelve step-by-step projects which you can follow to produce a whole range of jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, bangles, brooches & rings. Materials also include laminated wood, bone, cow horn and metal, and use techniques such as wire inlaying, scorch rings, gold leaf and carving.Hilary has a long-standing interest in jewellery-making involving a variety if media and techniques which include; complex beadwork, pewter-casting and silver-smithing. Hilary lives in Curbridge, Hampshire.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book stimulates creativity and provides a technique overview."  —James N. Duxbury, Piedmont Triad Woodturners 

"A great find for all skill levels."  —Indiana County Woodturners Association
 

"An excellent book with outstanding photos that should be an inspiration for making jewelry on a wood lathe."  —Bill Loitz, Glendale Woodturners Guild

"Take multi-species blanks and turn them into eye-catching pieces with this understandable text illustrated with high-quality photos."  —NewWoodworker.com

"Any turner is bound to learn at least a few new tricks from this book."  —Ed Kelle, Long Island Woodturners



 



 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Hilary Bowen is the author of Decorative Techniques for Woodturners.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 151 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc; First Edition edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0946819831
• ISBN-13: 978-0946819836
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great photos and gallery., December 29, 1998

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[e-mail] (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Woodturning Jewellery (Paperback)

150 pages, Full color photos throughout the book, good gallery in each chapter. Most items are single piece (except necklaces). Well written with clear instructions but I haven't made anything from this book (just not my style). Projects: Earrings, Brooches, Bangles, Rings, (Bead) Necklaces. Finishing: Dying, Inlaying Wire, Laminating.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, March 8, 2008

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M. Abdul-Musawwir (Fremont, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodturning Jewellery (Paperback)

I am totally new to the wooden jewellry making experience. I bought this book to get an understanding on how to begin with this craft. I always look for well photographed books with good instructions when I want to learn about a craft. This book has both. The photographs are inspiring and the jewelry projects are nice. I could wear most of them. I haven't attempted to make any of the projects in the book because my time is consumed with urgent unrelated matters; however, when get stated and make something, I will write another review about that experience when it happens.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Becky loved it!, May 2, 2006

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L. Frisbee (San Jose,CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodturning Jewellery (Paperback)

I found the book Woodturning Jewelry a very well written and informative book, Hilary Bowen has a conversational style of writing that speaks to you, not at you. Giving the right amount of information without being over whelming. The directions are clear and understandable even to a beginner. The illustrations and pictures make step by step instruction great for quick review reference when making a peace of jewelry. I also found her side notes of great help for quick reminders. In the book you will find information on specific types of woods to use. She explores the use of different types of stains and includes step by step instructions on how to inlay metal into the wood. As a relatively new wood turner I would highly recommend this book to any and all wood turners that are looking for great ideas and information on making wood jewelry.