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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 739.27 EAN: 9781600610516 ISBN: 160061051X Label: North Light Books Manufacturer: North Light Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: July 29, 2008 Publisher: North Light Books Studio: North Light Books Editorial Review: Product Description: Readers are introduced to techniques and inspiration for creating twenty-five mixed-media charms and other jewellery items from a selection of twenty-five talented contributing artists.Along the way, the reader learns how to organise art swaps or collaborations of their own. They can also read about each artist's inspiration and creative thought process.The techniques can be applied to projects outside of jewellery and include working with wire, beads, solder, fabric, found objects and more. Average Rating:
 Rating: - You must own this one!There are so many how-to-make jewelry books in print, but this one is different! There is plenty of inspiration to be found in the illustration & prose for each project; you can tell that all of these girls had a lot of fun with their collaborations!! The step-by-step directions are clear & easy to follow, even for a jewelry novice like me! I can't wait to see what this dynamic duo come up with next!!! Kelly & Ruth, thank you!!! Rating: - A Charming Book!This book has become one of my favorite "go to" books when I need a little inspiration or just want to browse the yummy eye candy. The authors have done a fabulous job of pulling together an incredible group of artists with lots of techniques for everyone. They've shown what happens when you bring together fabulous artists with a true collaborative spirit - amazing art! Rating: - Endless amounts of inspiration in one book!I was immediately drawn to this book because of its eye-catching layout and use of found objects. Being a hoarder of many things (ephemera, beads, buttons, game pieces, etc...) I appreciate how this book made me rethink my materials and the way I create. I just finished several beginner jewelry classes this summer. Some of the ideas I could do with the little skill I have and the materials that are around my home. Other projects require more pricey materials (a disk cutter for example) and more skill. ... Read More Rating: - ~*A great artistic jewelry book. You will like it even if you are jaded!*~~*There is no simple way to define how this book has touched my heart and mind!*~ I have been a fan of Ruth's for several years now, and have always been moved and impressed by her work. From the moment that I opened the first parcel full of art work that she sent to me, I just *knew* she was pretty special! She has a unique and strong skill of expressing ideas and assembling colors and mixing materials together in a pleasing way. She is a knowledgeable designer with palpable passion for her ... Read More Rating: - Creatively inspiring FUNThis book is jam-packed with ideas, fabulous photos and so many projects that I will keep rereading it and trying new things inspired by it. It uses many different techniques, making it a wealth of information for art jewelry creators. I'm so glad that I bought it. It will get dog-eared from use! |
