The Jewelry Maker's Design Book

Make your very own bohemian, rustic, one-of-a-kind, jewelry that integrates found objects or repurposes beautiful charms and elements from your jewelry box. In "The Jewelry Maker's Design Book: An Alchemy of Objects," you will not only learn solid techniques for making several beautiful projects, but also how to "plan and conceive your designs" using unique objects in mixed media jewelry pieces. This book includes an overview of the tools and materials you'll need to get started, as well as a reference section that outlines important techniques. Projects within this book use metals, wire, beads, stones and found objects to create unique jewelry that will have everyone talking. Informative sidebars share tips and design notes that discuss the design elements in the piece; colors, shapes, textures, and what works in the piece and why. Find your inspiration, while developing amazing design skills with "The Jewelry Maker's Design Book: An Alchemy of Objects"