1,000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains (1000 Series) (Paperback)

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A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projects

This book would be the second volume of Quarry's 1,000 series-an eye candy-laden follow-up to the very successful 1,000 Artist Trading Cards(Quarry, Spring 2007).

A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, "bling" and embellishments, will feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry makers everywhere. This second craft collection will offer color, sparkle, texture, dimension, and clever, creative use of materials. One piece of jewelry might have several points of interest to be highlighted: an antique clasp, textured lampwork beads, and intricate knots.

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An author of various books on art techniques, home decor, and crafts, Sandra Salamony (Traverse City, MI) makes a living as an art director, designer, and artist in northern Michigan. Her projects and designs have been featured in magazines, books, and on television.

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Product Details Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Quarry Books (June 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1592534139 ISBN-13: 978-1592534135 Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #96 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Jewelry

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13 Reviews 5 star:  (9) 4 star:  (2) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:  (2) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.4 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 26 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Basic book - average designs, June 5, 2008 By  R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews I do not enjoy writing reviews that are not complimentary, however this is one of those books that people need to fully understand before spending their hard earned dollars. Firstly, this is not a project based book, it is literally about three hundred pages of photos of work that is not new or that inspiring. The ideas and designs have been done to death in a huge range of books previously. The photos in many instances are not of a good standard etiher. Colour washed out, out of focus, bad background colour choices rendering the image insipid etc. I have been a long time collector of the 500 series by Lark in Jewellery and now their wonderful "Master's" Series. These books have such stunning work and beautiful photography - again like this one, for inspiration only, no projects. I suspect I was lulled into a false sense of security when I saw 1,000 - thinking this would be on par. It's not. If you are into general stringing beads together, or do wire work, predominatley using commercial findings, or you are an absolute novice to jewelry making at a craft level you possibly will be happy with this book. There are some pieces using Polymer or Beadweaving, but again, nothing that stands out as different or new. If on the other hand you have been doing any sort of higher end jewellery work, metalsmithing etc, I would think twice before buying. There were possibly 20-30 pieces that I thought were interesting and had a unique style about them, the rest I could pick up any beading magazine and find en masse. I would make the point though that the work itself is of generally high quality for what it is and the artists are to be commended for this. The problem lies with a book that states it is an "inspiration" book which is in my opinion, not delivering. I was very disappointed, and if it was easy to return books from here I would do so. As reviews are very subjective, my advice is to try to have a look inside before purchasing to make sure this is what you think it is. The title promises a lot but fails to deliver ( for me ). 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration...get your own designs flowing!, November 14, 2008 By  CLG "Carrie Greenwald" (South Dakota) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    As with the 500 design series, this 1000 design series on jewelry (there is also a 1000 ATCs book) really does inspire re-examination of their own designs/works with new/different/"out there"/creative ideas. Yes, many of the designs have been seen described in other books or magazines, but these images gave me a different perception on how to use various types of stones, beads, fibers, metal, wire, etc. I look at this book and others like it without directions on how to make the piece (e.g. Polymer Clay Design book in my library) as great coffee table books and for the times I need to get my designing out of a rut or give it a jump start when I am just sitting looking at all my beads and doing nothing with them. By giving step-by-step instructions for any piece often deters an aspiring artist to follow in the same footsteps of the person making the original design - NOT GOOD! Without the step-by-step directions, as in this book, even if you want to make something similar, I believe that you can come up with a unique flair for a piece of jewelry. As for all images within the pages having this inspirational quality - I partially agree with another reviewer that not all provide this and often you wish you could just delete that image from the book for it detracts from the other pieces (e.g. I hate hair combs & pins and pieces in this book decorated with flowery beads - particularly brooches (IMHO) - luckily only a few are shown)[Sorry to those that love this type of work]. And some of the pieces are repeated with only a very slight change such as different focal beads, chains, or other component to make it different enough to be considered one in the 1000 jewelry pieces...in fact these are often done by the SAME artist. These should NOT be counted in the 1000, yet I am sure that they are. In summary, I beleve that well over 75% of the images provided me with enough inspiration to work the right side of my brain expanding with new ideas. Hence the reason for authors to compile images from numerous artist for the 500 and 1000 series of art books. If you want something that describes how a piece of art is made, get a guidebook and make sure that is what you get - then you won't be disappointed. Treat this book as TRUE inspiration. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars A bit disapointed, January 4, 2009 By  The Arty Crafter (New Zealand) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase I was really looking forward to getting this book as a gift for a crafty friend. I was a bit disapointed with the items as some looked pretty home made and not so professional. Possibly useful as inspiration for a beginner.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars love it love it. a little more information on the materials used would have been good. but it is a good inspiration book. Published 2 days ago by J. J. 5.0 out of 5 stars What a Delight! Page after page of delightful eye candy in a variety of jewelry categories. I loved seeing such a diverse variety of design interpretations filling every page to overflowing... Read more Published 13 days ago by R. Voges 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Jewelry This is a great book to see what Jewelry Artists are designing and making. There are so many beautiful pieces to enjoy. It is like going to a Museum of Jewelry. Read more Published 8 months ago by P. Summers 4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration, inspiration, inspiraton I wonderful book! Especially if you like the artsy side of jewelry. The jewelry are divided into sectons. Read more Published 14 months ago by Lissie 5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Inspiration & Practical Application Superb illustrations on so many techniques and use of various types of media that this book will be a permanent part of my beading library for years to come. Read more Published 14 months ago by D. Knowles 5.0 out of 5 stars Salamony Delivers tons of inspiration and some sensory overload in 1000 Jewelry Inspirations. I mean that in a good way; there's so much in the book that I have to look at it a few pages at a... Read more Published 15 months ago by Leslie Todd 5.0 out of 5 stars This is certainly inspiring Firstly I have to admit bias (I'm one of the artists whose work was included)however, having said that I had no idea what a wonderfully broad range of work would be covered. Read more Published 15 months ago by Kay Lancashire 5.0 out of 5 stars A feast for the Eyes There are a lot of Jewelry books out there, and I have purchased a few to get new design ideas and learn new techniques. Read more Published 16 months ago by Nichole D. Hilts 5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Eye Candy If you want a book that will either get your creative juices flowing, or a book that will make you want to shop shop SHOP for jewelry, this book is it! Read more Published 17 months ago by Lori Anderson 5.0 out of 5 stars Spectular This book has just so much in it I do not know where to start. Worth every penny and more. Published 17 months ago by Nancy L. Addante Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592534139
• ISBN-13: 978-1592534135
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basic book - average designs, June 5, 2008

By	R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews

I do not enjoy writing reviews that are not complimentary, however this is one of those books that people need to fully understand before spending their hard earned dollars.

Firstly, this is not a project based book, it is literally about three hundred pages of photos of work that is not new or that inspiring. The ideas and designs have been done to death in a huge range of books previously. The photos in many instances are not of a good standard etiher. Colour washed out, out of focus, bad background colour choices rendering the image insipid etc.

I have been a long time collector of the 500 series by Lark in Jewellery and now their wonderful "Master's" Series. These books have such stunning work and beautiful photography - again like this one, for inspiration only, no projects. I suspect I was lulled into a false sense of security when I saw 1,000 - thinking this would be on par. It's not.

If you are into general stringing beads together, or do wire work, predominatley using commercial findings, or you are an absolute novice to jewelry making at a craft level you possibly will be happy with this book. There are some pieces using Polymer or Beadweaving, but again, nothing that stands out as different or new. If on the other hand you have been doing any sort of higher end jewellery work, metalsmithing etc, I would think twice before buying.

There were possibly 20-30 pieces that I thought were interesting and had a unique style about them, the rest I could pick up any beading magazine and find en masse. I would make the point though that the work itself is of generally high quality for what it is and the artists are to be commended for this. The problem lies with a book that states it is an "inspiration" book which is in my opinion, not delivering.

I was very disappointed, and if it was easy to return books from here I would do so. As reviews are very subjective, my advice is to try to have a look inside before purchasing to make sure this is what you think it is. The title promises a lot but fails to deliver ( for me ).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration...get your own designs flowing!, November 14, 2008

By	CLG "Carrie Greenwald" (South Dakota) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

As with the 500 design series, this 1000 design series on jewelry (there is also a 1000 ATCs book) really does inspire re-examination of their own designs/works with new/different/"out there"/creative ideas. Yes, many of the designs have been seen described in other books or magazines, but these images gave me a different perception on how to use various types of stones, beads, fibers, metal, wire, etc.

I look at this book and others like it without directions on how to make the piece (e.g. Polymer Clay Design book in my library) as great coffee table books and for the times I need to get my designing out of a rut or give it a jump start when I am just sitting looking at all my beads and doing nothing with them. By giving step-by-step instructions for any piece often deters an aspiring artist to follow in the same footsteps of the person making the original design - NOT GOOD! Without the step-by-step directions, as in this book, even if you want to make something similar, I believe that you can come up with a unique flair for a piece of jewelry.

As for all images within the pages having this inspirational quality - I partially agree with another reviewer that not all provide this and often you wish you could just delete that image from the book for it detracts from the other pieces (e.g. I hate hair combs & pins and pieces in this book decorated with flowery beads - particularly brooches (IMHO) - luckily only a few are shown)[Sorry to those that love this type of work]. And some of the pieces are repeated with only a very slight change such as different focal beads, chains, or other component to make it different enough to be considered one in the 1000 jewelry pieces...in fact these are often done by the SAME artist. These should NOT be counted in the 1000, yet I am sure that they are.

In summary, I beleve that well over 75% of the images provided me with enough inspiration to work the right side of my brain expanding with new ideas. Hence the reason for authors to compile images from numerous artist for the 500 and 1000 series of art books. If you want something that describes how a piece of art is made, get a guidebook and make sure that is what you get - then you won't be disappointed. Treat this book as TRUE inspiration.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit disapointed, January 4, 2009

By	The Arty Crafter (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

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I was really looking forward to getting this book as a gift for a crafty friend. I was a bit disapointed with the items as some looked pretty home made and not so professional. Possibly useful as inspiration for a beginner.