Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements

Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements

Author: Jean Campbell

Publisher: Creative Publishing international

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 161059570X

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Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements presents a collection of modern reproductions of classic Hollywood glitz, worn by the dazzling starlets of the big screen, including Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. All 20 sparkling jewelry pieces are made with the internationally popular Swarovski products, including the newest items in their line of crystal beads and stones. Detailed instructions and illustrations take you step-by-step through the creation of each piece. Whether dressed up or dressed down, these statement pieces will be fun to wear and become stunning, heirloom-quality additions to your jewelry collection.


Mastering Peyote Stitch

Mastering Peyote Stitch

Author: Melinda Barta

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1596686332

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With interest in beadweaving on the rise, Mastering Peyote Stitch provides a much-needed look into the most integral technique--peyote stitch. With 15 styles in all, beading geniuses will finally have an accessible, easy-to-understand guide to one of the fundamentals of beadweaving, brought to you courtesy of Beadwork Editor Melinda Barta. In the "Peyote Basics" chapter, you will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands, then advance to circular and tubular variations, eventually learning to fashion dimensional jewelry pieces. Once you've mastered the basics, Melinda dives into designing dimensional jewelry pieces. Additional chapters cover combining peyote with other popular beadweaving techniques (right-angle weave, herringbone, and bead embroidery) and creating unique edgings and embellishments for finished pieces. Melinda, together with Beadwork's Designers of the Year, including Jean Campbell, Lisa Kan, Carole Ohl, Melanie Potter, Jean Power, Cynthia Rutledge, and Sherry Serafini, demonstrates a range of styles in 15 beautiful jewelry projects.


Mastering Herringbone Stitch

Mastering Herringbone Stitch

Author: Melinda Barta

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-02-13

Total Pages: 731

ISBN-13: 162033514X

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A fresh and thorough approach to learning and mastering herringbone stitch! A follow-up to Mastering Peyote Stitch, Mastering Herringbone Stitch provides a solid overview to the second-most popular beadweaving technique--herringbone stitch. Learn the basics of creating flat bands, then advance into circular, tubular, and spiral variations of the stitch. Additional chapters cover combining herringbone with other beadweaving techniques such as peyote stitch, square stitch, brick stitch, and right-angle weave. Former Beadwork Designers of the Year such as Kelly Wiese, Lisa Kan, Leslie Frazier, Carole Ohl, Jean Power, Jill Wiseman, and Jean Campbell, contribute project designs to demonstrate a range of styles. Twenty new step-by-step projects are included, with many variations. Take your beading to the next level with Mastering Herringbone Stitch--a comprehensive guide for advanced beginners as well as an inspirational resource.


Materials, Practices, and Politics of Shine in Modern Art and Popular Culture

Materials, Practices, and Politics of Shine in Modern Art and Popular Culture

Author: Antje Krause-Wahl

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-06-03

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1350192910

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Shine allures and awakens desire. As a phenomenon of perception shiny things and materials fascinate and tantalize. They are a formative element of material culture, promising luxury, social distinction and the hope of limitless experience and excess. Since the early twentieth century the mass production, dissemination and popularization of synthetic materials that produce heretofore-unknown effects of shine have increased. At the same time, shine is subjectified as “glamor” and made into a token of performative self-empowerment. The volume illuminates genealogical as well as systematic relationships between material phenomena of shine and cultural-philosophical concepts of appearance, illusion, distraction and glare in bringing together renowned scholars from various disciplines.


Crystal Jewelry Inspiration From the Create Your Style Ambassadors

Crystal Jewelry Inspiration From the Create Your Style Ambassadors

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Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-01-29

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0871167018

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Crystal Jewelry Inspiration from the CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors features projects from 25 of these talented designers from North America. The CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors approach crystals from every conceivable angle in projects as diverse as the Swarovski Elements they’ve used. Wide-ranging techniques, from modern bead stitching and elegant stringing to intricate wire crochet, help beaders polish their favorite skills plus learn something new. Styles range from vintage to funky to show-stopping glam, all sporting the sparkle that only crystals can provide. Jewelry makers will get first-hand information, expertise, and instruction from the most enthusiastic and passionate crystal jewelry designers working today. The gallery will inspire you with projects from Ambassadors around the world.


Making Elegant Jewelry for Special Occasions

Making Elegant Jewelry for Special Occasions

Author: BeadStyle magazine

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1627000232

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Special occasions deserve significant jewelry! Making Elegant Jewelry for Special Occasions, from BeadStyle magazine, offers 30 projects for celebrating life’s landmark events with stylish, sophisticated pieces that add the perfect finishing touch.


Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski

Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski

Author: Laura McCabe

Publisher: Creative Publishing international

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1616738200

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Elegant, old-world jewelry with modern style. Working with world-famous Swarovski crystal beads, author Laura McCabe creates luminous necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings for beaders of every skill level. The author provides complete step-by-step instruction for 20 projects (10 for beginners) -- and presents 45 more in a photo gallery of design variations, teaching readers how to vary colors and shapes to create custom effects. All 65 designs are made with only three simple beadwork techniques: flat peyote stitch, tubular peyote stitch, and spiral rope. Laura McCabe also provides a chapter on making decorative embellishments, such as bezels, picots, berry clusters, and branch fringe. The concise instructions are illustrated with easy-to-follow illustrations. Beaders of any skill level can create their own high-end, boutique-style jewelry Goes beyond stringing to teach readers three basic beadweaving techniques and principles of design Only book on market endorsed by the worldÆs leading manufacturer of cut-crystal beads


Create Jewelry: Crystals

Create Jewelry: Crystals

Author: Marlene Blessing

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1620332922

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With projects ranging in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to more challenging seed bead weaving designs, this guidebook provides 20 stunning crystal designs with expert instructions. Explaining details on the basics of crystal crafting while revealing entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead, crystal jewelry projects are presented for any type of fashion, from classic looks and special occasion pieces to trendy, fashion forward designs. With a variety of glamorous projects--including a rich paisley brooch, a violet and topaz tapestry bracelet, or a midnight blue multistrand necklace for day or evening--crystal lovers will delight in this crafter's companion.


Modern Expressions

Modern Expressions

Author: Fernando Dasilva

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-14

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1440313989

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Modern Designs. Fabulous Results. It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, 80s art deco and fashion-forward findings, these pieces won't just enhance your wardrobe–they'll make it! • 25 designer projects that fuse popular findings, such as crystals, gemstones and heavy chain, with unique and exotic elements, such as sponge beads, puzzle beads and crystal yarn. • 15 fashion sketches show you not just how to wear the pieces but totally rock them. Pair these daring pieces with an outfit that's already in your closet with easy-wear tips. • Helpful techniques and designer tips make it easy to create funky, fashionable and fabulous pieces! Create your own collection of glamorous pieces, and walk (and rock) your own runway!


Multifacets: Swarovski

Multifacets: Swarovski

Author: Nathalie Colin

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419707698

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Jewelry and other accessories transform a woman's style, imparting personality and sophistication to any outfit. The problem is knowing how to achieve the desired effect. Now Swarovski, the world leader in cut crystal, has created a fabulous guide on how to wear jewelry--daytime, nighttime, anytime Swarovski creative director Nathalie Colin offers pitch-perfect advice on how to wear jewelry no matter where you are and where you plan to go next. Whether for work, dinner dates, cocktail parties, nightclubs, vacations, or even your own wedding, here are simple strategies for making the most of the jewelry you already own as well as smart ways to grow your accessories wardrobe. Striking images of Swarovski creations and photographs of international fashion icons show how jewelry offers endless possibilities for personal expression. This stunning book will inspire women to sparkle every day of the year.