Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects

Creative Projects, Simple Techniques

By Van, Marthe Le

Publishers Summary:
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 transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary 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. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

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ISBN
978-1-57990-562-0
Publisher
Lark


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Reviewed on June 15, 2005

Le Van (Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects ) pushes the envelope when it comes to jewelry design. Bottle-cap bracelets and pencil-stub necklaces, for example, might not suit everyone's ta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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