500 Necklaces

500 Necklaces

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9781579907013

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The pieces displayed in this text range from unique chokers to artful collars and showcases precious metals and gems and more unusual materials, including plastic, wood, paper and glass.


Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects

Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781600591334

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After exploring the exquisite ideas and 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewelry collection, you’ll never look at "found items” the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects, from electrical wire to soda cans, and uncovering their vast potential for beauty. Begin by examining various metal types and forms, and the techniques for shaping and cold-connecting them. Select from a range of surface finishing treatments, and find out about special skills often used for working with stones, shells, plastic, wood, and bone. The wildly creative pieces include a driftwood brooch, a bracelet with wooden game pieces, and a pendant featuring old boat charts.


500 Earrings

500 Earrings

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9781579908232

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Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. The earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde and come from an international array of artists.


Prefab Jewelry

Prefab Jewelry

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600595554

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The secret is out! Here’s how skilled crafters make gallery-quality modular jewelry out of inexpensive mass-produced parts. All the essential techniques--sawing, filing, drilling, making cold connections, soldering, polishing--are illustrated in full-color photography and then utilized in 25 beautiful projects by contemporary designers, from Victoria Cho’s "Guitar String Stickpin” to Joanna Gollberg’s elegant cerulean and gold necklace. Finally, a spectacular color gallery of necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings, and brooches demonstrates the vast range of creative possibilities in prefab jewelry design.


30-minute Necklaces

30-minute Necklaces

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600594892

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"60 necklace projects by 47 top jewelers in 30 minutes flat"--p. [4] of cover.


Freeform Wire Art Jewelry

Freeform Wire Art Jewelry

Author: Gayle Bird

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-04-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440241333

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Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.


1000 Rings

1000 Rings

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13:

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This is an extensive and diverse collection of 1000 magnificent rings from world-renowned artisans and jewelers. Art and fashion students will enjoy a huge variety of state-of-the-art jewellery designs.


500 Brooches

500 Brooches

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781579906122

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This outstanding collection of 500 contemporary brooches showcases the inventive design and technical virtuosity of artists from around the world. It features both traditional and avantgarde approaches to the art of jewelry making. Some pieces are formed from precious metals and gemstones while others are fabricated from found objects. Some are simple and practical while others are elaborate and eccentric. This diverse and beautifully presented collection will inspire jewelers, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike. Book jacket.


All Things Paper

All Things Paper

Author: Ann Martin

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2013-05-21

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1462911706

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Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.


Gemstones

Gemstones

Author: Marthe Le Van

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9781579908324

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What awesome craftsmanship appears throughout this unique volume--the zenith of an art that marries the world’s most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Approximately forty of the world’s top jewelers present expertly-fashioned settings that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including pav�, channel, invisible, gypsy, wire, and tension. Christoph Kr�henmann’s creations display a fabulous fusion of Swiss artisanship and American ingenuity, old world elegance and contemporary chic. Paula Crevoshay’s jewelry focuses on the way gems make light tangib≤ she is considered by many to be one of the finest colorists today. And Kent Raible finds his inspiration in the opulent, intricate gold work of antiquity. Whether encrusted with diamonds or emphasizing just one glimmering stone, all these bejeweled pieces are simply stunning.