Jewellery Using Textiles Techniques
Jewellery Using Textiles Techniques

Author: Sarah Keay

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9781408101070

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A large-format, highly illustrated how-to-do-it book for beginners andpractising jewellers looking for new ideas. There has been a recentincrease in jewellers using textile techniques in their work, and thisbook provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all thematerials and techniques you need to get you started in this excitingarea of jewellery making. Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an accessible, butthorough, introduction to a wide range of textilestechniques for those more accustomed to working with metals than withfabrics and yarns. Examples of appropriate techniques for each materialwill be featured as making sequences, alongside showcased pieces fromcontemporary jewellers in different materials. Techniques covered willinclude crochet, weaving, knitting, felting, lace and sewing. There areover ten projects included showingthe reader how to design and make your very own finished pieces (eg:flower brooch, felt necklace, Shetland lace tiara, woven bracelet,stille collar). Each project is by a different maker and so you willcover a wide range of techniques and styles. At the end of each projectis an inspirational gallery section. Makers shown include:Suzanne Smith; Liz Brown; Marjory Keay; Vicky Forrester; HelenRobertson; Lilia Breyter; Sarah Smith; Sarah Kettley and Joanne Haywood.

Textile Techniques in Metal
Textile Techniques in Metal

Author: Arline M. Fisch

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781579905149

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In 'Textile Techniques in Metal', Arline Fisch describes in detail the application of the fibre techniques to precious and non-precious metals, and then goes on to describe the tools and materials required.

Textile Techniques in Metal
Textile Techniques in Metal

Author: Arline Fisch

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-17

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781626546110

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When you think of fiber arts, materials like copper, silver, gold, and steel probably don't come to mind. But renowned artist and jeweler Arline Fisch has transformed this unlikely combination into a striking movement that is limitless in its formal possibilities and capacity for beauty. Showcasing stunning work that blends jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, Textile Techniques in Metal is the first and only comprehensive book on the innovative intersection of the fiber and metal arts.This richly illustrated book explains, in easy-to-follow language, a variety of methods and strategies for manipulating metals with techniques borrowed from textiles. The author provides detailed instructions for adapting techniques like,KnittingCrochetingWeavingBasketryBraidingAnd lacemakingWith insightful historical information and numerous inspiring examples of work by the author and other talented artists, Textile Techniques in Metal will serve as an eye-opening reference for textile artists, sculptors, and jewelers alike. Arline M. Fisch, Professor of Art Emerita at San Diego State University, is an artist and jeweler working primarily in precious metals. She exhibits work nationally and internationally. Her work melds jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, and she incorporates the structure of textiles and fiber craft into metal-based pieces that are often inspired by ancient cultures and the natural world. Fisch is the recipient of numerous honors, including an honorary doctorate from Skidmore; a gold medal from the American Craft Council; the Lifetime Achievement Award in Crafts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts; and multiple Fulbright fellowships. Her work is represented in numerous museum and private collections.

Non-Precious Jewellery
Non-Precious Jewellery

Author: Kathie Murphy

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-05-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0713687290

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Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an easy and accessible, but thorough, introduction to jewellery maiking with non-precious materials.

Fabulous Woven Jewelry
Fabulous Woven Jewelry

Author: Mary Hettmansperger

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781579906146

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Provides instructions for creating a variety of earrings, bracelets, pins, and necklaces using unusual techniques and diverse materials.

Creative Embellishments
Creative Embellishments

Author: Sherrill Kahn

Publisher: Martingale & Company Incorporated

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781564776167

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Demonstrates how to add stylish, sophisticated, personalized touches to craft projects made of fabric, plastic, clay, and paper, including quilts, garments, and many other items, through the use of a variety of embellishments, in a guide that comes complete with detailed instructions and more than 150 full-color photographs. Original.

Joining Textiles
Joining Textiles

Author: I Jones

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-01-24

Total Pages: 625

ISBN-13: 0857093967

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Understanding the techniques for joining fabrics together in a way that considers durability, strength, leak-tightness, comfort in wear and the aesthetics of the joints is critical to the production of successful, structurally secure fabric products. Joining textiles: Principles and applications is an authoritative guide to the key theories and methods used to join fabrics efficiently.Part one provides a clear overview of sewing technology. The mechanics of stitching, sewing and problems related to sewn textiles are discussed, along with mechanisms of sewing machines and intelligent sewing systems. Part two goes on to explore adhesive bonding of textiles, including principles, methods and applications, along with a review of bonding requirements in coating and laminating of textiles. Welding technologies are the focus of part three. Heat sealing, ultrasonic and dielectric textile welding are covered, as are laser seaming of fabrics and the properties and performance of welded or bonded seams. Finally, part four reviews applications of joining textiles such as seams in non-iron shirts and car seat coverings, joining of wearable electronic components and technical textiles, and the joining techniques involved in industrial and medical products including nonwoven materials.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Joining textiles is an important reference work for textile product manufacturers, designers and technologists, fibre scientists, textile engineers and academics working in this area. - Provides an authoritative guide to the key theories and methods used to efficiently join fabrics - Discusses the mechanics of stitching and sewing and problems related to sewn textiles, alongside mechanisms of sewing machines, and intelligent sewing systems - Explores adhesive bonding of textiles, including principles, methods and applications, along with a review of bonding requirements in coating and laminating of textiles

Precious Jewellery from Plastics
Precious Jewellery from Plastics

Author: Christopher Bond (Jeweller)

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Although many jewellers work with plastics, very little information is available on how to manipulate them. This book includes instructions on cutting, joining, laser, waterjet, heating and colouring. Jewellery with Precious Plastics requires no previous knowledge and covers everything you need to know about working with plastics.