Coloured Aluminium Jewellery

Coloured Aluminium Jewellery
Author: Lindsey Mann
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1408106299

Aluminium is a versatile and easily obtainable material which can be decorated using a variety of techniques. This book explains the anodising process, colouring media and methods of colouring including immersion dyes, painting and drawing, low-tech printmaking, digital print, and the clever use of resists.

Anodized!

Anodized!
Author: Clare Stiles
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Aluminum
ISBN: 9781600595202

Brilliant, bold, and totally cool: anodized aluminum makes it easy to create fun and eye-catching graphic jewelry. This entry-level book introduces the simple yet gorgeous art of coloring pre-anodized sheets of aluminum using such techniques as dip and overdyeing, hand painting, dripping, spraying, silk screening, and more. Twelve step-by-step projects guide readers through the process of turning the colored aluminum into jewelry. An extensive gallery throughout will inspire them.

Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry

Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry
Author: Helen Harle
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167239

Create stylish, lightweight metal jewelry from recycled aluminum cans with Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry. Author Helen Harle offers jewelry makers a fun way to work with metal that doesn’t involve soldering or fusing. The projects can be made with simple punches and tools (including common scrapbooking punches), and are perfect for beginning beaders. This book features clear step-by-step photography and instructions, a complete basics section, and instructions that are designed for beginners to follow and not be overwhelmed.

Colour and Textures in Jewellery

Colour and Textures in Jewellery
Author: Nina Gilbey
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 980
Release: 2019-05-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785005782

Decorative textures and colour are integral to the design of every piece of jewellery. This beautiful book covers a range of techniques and materials, which can be used to bring excitement, meaning and interest to your designs. Written by two experienced designer-makers and tutors, it encourages you to experiment, make samples, bend the rules (safely) and see what results are possible, before following the detailed technical advice to apply the techniques to your work. Topics covered include: embossing - techniques include hammering, stamping and roll printing to imprint a pattern, design and details onto the surface of the work. There are exercises that demonstrate a technique and experiment with the process, including a comprehensive guide to adding textures and colour to jewellery. It will be an indispensable reference for practising jewellers, designers, jewellery students of all levels and silversmiths, and includes design development sketches and examples of samples and finished pieces. Beautifully illustrated with over 750 colour photographs, it is written by Nina Gilbey and Bekkie Ora Cheesman, two experienced designer-makers and tutors.

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques
Author: Alan Revere
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1991-06-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.

Non-Precious Jewellery

Non-Precious Jewellery
Author: Kathie Murphy
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2009-05-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0713687290

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

Bangles and Bracelets

Bangles and Bracelets
Author: Amanda Doughty
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2009-06-30
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0713679298

The bulk of this handbook is step-by-step case studies, comprehensivelyexplained and illustrated with photographs. Each chapter demonstratesand guides the reader through procedures for making a bangle orbracelet using a particular technique, approach or skill. Topicscovered include: wax-work (casting), chain making, wire work, found objects,piercing, stone-setting. Designed to appeal to both beginners and practising jewellers, there isan introductory chapter on basic techniques, covering thefundamentals of jewellery-making, complete with detailed explanationsand photographs. Each chapter includes a generous garnish ofrelevant 'tips and tricks' - useful hints from the author and otherexperienced jewellers.

Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon

Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon
Author: Mickey Baskett
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402701320

“Spirals, coils, wraps, and wire mesh add up to a kind of jewelry that...can go from pieces of scrap to ear, neck, or hair in a couple of hours...the directions for 66 varieties of adornment featured here...including diagrams, designer credit, color photographs, materials lists, and step-by-step instructions...are whimsical enough for having great fun and feature such familiar characters as Santa and a bride and groom, and such creatures as a dragonfly and a spider.”—Booklist.

Clean My Space

Clean My Space
Author: Melissa Maker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0735214670

The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.