Jewelry category: 449 books
by Franco Deboni
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
Through the peak period of Art Deco creativity in the 1920s, many artists and studios produced portfolios of original designs for commercial use. Often these original works went unsigned and, after inspiring their limited, exclusive audience, disappeared. Here is one such portfolio (most likely French...
Elements of Style
Creating Jewelry with Wire, Fiber, Felt, and Beads
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Make wearable pieces of art with the clever techniques and unique designs ideas in Elements of Style. It’s all about the mix in this creative approach to making fabulous jewelry.
These seventeen modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs using knit, crochet, and felting techniques will...
by Danielle Fox
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Geared toward the novice beader, this comprehensive introduction to making jewelry begins with “Bead Shopping 101” - a description of basic beads and how to differentiate between bead varieties and colors. Thirty projects are presented in a step-by-step manner with full-color illustrations to...
by Boutique-Sha
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Learn to tie 78 different decorative knots to create unique handmade jewelry and other accessories.
How to tie beautiful Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Celtic knots from decorative cord, hemp twine, and embroidery floss
Includes 22 projects for using the knots, plus dozens of other ideas...
Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy
20 Braided Jewelry Designs Step-by-Step
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2018
Discover the gorgeous jewelry that can only be created with kumihimo wirework!
Whether new to kumihimo or looking to take your skill to the next level, Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy is the companion you need. Author Christina Larsen will show you how easy it can be to transition from traditional...
The Jewelry Maker's Field Guide
Tools and Essential Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2013
Discover a thorough reference guide to metalworking tools and techniques with multiple demos, tutorials, cross-references, and supportive skill-building exercises and projects. Helen I. Driggs, senior editor for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist , brings her down-to-earth approach and strong metalworking...
by Maria Roberts
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Are you tired of looking at the earrings celebrities are wearing and wondering when you can afford a pair just like theirs? Do you have a creative side and you’d like to explore some new outlets? Then you might want to check out this book full of homemade earring tutorials!
From current fashion...
Polymer Clay Jewelry
22 Bracelets, Pendants, Necklaces, Earrings, Pins, and Buttons
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Polymer clay is a fun and easy medium for creating colorful jewelry. It can be easily molded and baked to create a myriad of beautiful jewelry designs: bracelets, necklaces, brooches, buttons, and earrings. This book tells you everything you need to know to get started and gives you 18 projects to...
Rejuvenated Jewels
New Designs from Vintage Treasures
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts—and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds—with Rejuvenated Jewels! Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms and more are retooled...
Stoned
Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.
What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the...
The Art of Resin Clay
Techniques and Projects for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012
Discover the Creative Possibilities of Resin Clay
Imagine being able to imitate the look of rare coral, create oversized but featherweight statement jewelry, or mix clay with other mediums—all without firing. The Art of Resin Clay explores the creative potential of this material, in both...
A Beaded Romance
26 Beadweaving Patterns and Projects for Gorgeous Jewelry
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Indulge your passion for beading!
The author of Beaded Allure is back with more exquisite, enticing jewelry you will love. Kelly Wiese ensures that all eyes will be on you with 26 dazzling designs for creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. She covers basic beadweaving techniques and stitches,...
by Corra Liew
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Features an innovative fusion of the traditional Wire Jewelry Making technique from the western culture. This step-by-step guide is composed of high-resolution pictures with simple and easy to follow instructions. It is a great way to expand your creative repertoire or just have fun recreating a great looking contemporary design.
by Mabel Van Niekerk
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2014
Making your own jewelry is fun and very easy and by crocheting bracelets and necklaces with wire it gives you a new medium to work with. If you have never learned the art of crochet before, then it would be wise to first learn the basic stitches like slip stitch, chain stitch, double crochet and single...