Semiprecious Salvage: Creating Found Art Jewelry (Paperback)

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Product Description

Semiprecious Salvage shows readers how to think beyond the techniques taught in traditional beading and jewelry books in order to create found art jewelry. Mixed-media applications like sewing, plasterwork and altering found objects tie together to create jewelry pieces such as brooches, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belts. In addition to thought-provoking stories on the origination of some of the found items, Stephanie provides the reader with practical jewelry-making techniques that they can incorporate into their own inspired pieces. A simple, organic approach gives the reader limitless ideas for crafting their own jewelry as well as ideas for locating found items whether it be on a nature walk, one's travels or in the comforts of home.

About the Author

A mixed-media artist, Stephanie Lee resides in Rogue River, Oregon where for the past nine years she also has run her own wedding floral business. She teaches workshops in Southern Oregon and at a growing number of national retreats, including Artfest and Art and Soul. She has been featured in Legacy Magazine and Belle Armoire and is also a contributor to Making Designer Mixed-Media and Memory Jewelry (Quarry, Mar. ’07).

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610196
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610196
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #56 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Decorating
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intimidating art made accessible!, April 22, 2008

By	Jenn Mason "author, artist, teacher, designer... (Brookline, MA or www.JennMason.com) - See all my reviews

As I flipped through the pages of this book I was inspired by its beauty from start to finish. Stephanie's projects that may look initially intimitdating are easily understood through photos and clear instructions. The layout of the book is very easy on the eyes and the photos are lovely as well. I would not say this is a beginner jewelry book as it requires soldering, etching and epoxy which take some investment in time and money but doesn't all good art? I would encourage brave mixed media artists to try something new by choosing one of the projects in Stephanie's book and see how you might use the processes in your art. Happy reading!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Journey!, July 10, 2008

By	N. Gadomski (SW FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone who loves mixed media art jewelry will thoroughly enjoy this book. Foremost, the projects are spectacular. The instructions are clear and concise with excellent photographs. The inspiration alone, is well worth the cost of the book itself! That's because Ms. Lee takes you on a virtual "expedition" with her as she moves from one project to the next. The overall experience of this book is absolutely fabulous!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Semipreciuos Salvage rocks, September 16, 2008

By	Addicted to books "Sista Sue" (Mandan. ND) - See all my reviews

This is a great book for ideas on how to do some womderful found art jewelry. It's most entertaining in spite of the sometimes flaky prose incorporated into a story lesson book. If you like to do out of the ordinary pieces. This book is for you.