Mixed Metals
Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass, and More
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Jewelry
| Author: | Danielle Fox | ISBN: | 9781620333099 |
| Publisher: | F+W Media | Publication: | May 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Interweave | Language: | English |
| Author: | Danielle Fox |
| ISBN: | 9781620333099 |
| Publisher: | F+W Media |
| Publication: | May 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Interweave |
| Language: | English |
Utilizing stringing and wireworking techniques accessible to beginners, this mixed metal jewelry guide also offers boutique-style designs that will captivate the more experienced beader. With no metalworking required, detailed instructions are provided for 30 unique projects incorporating various metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Techniques for distressing metal - such as using liver of sulfur, other patinas, and hammering - are included, as well as ideas for mixing metals and using faux metals. Background information is given on each type of metal, from common properties to shopping tips, care, and cleaning.
Utilizing stringing and wireworking techniques accessible to beginners, this mixed metal jewelry guide also offers boutique-style designs that will captivate the more experienced beader. With no metalworking required, detailed instructions are provided for 30 unique projects incorporating various metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Techniques for distressing metal - such as using liver of sulfur, other patinas, and hammering - are included, as well as ideas for mixing metals and using faux metals. Background information is given on each type of metal, from common properties to shopping tips, care, and cleaning.
