This is a beautifully illustrated guide to creating eye-catching jewellery out of found or recycled objects, at very little cost. Sarah starts by demonstrating how to put together a basic tool kit for under GBP10 and then takes the reader through 25 projects, which include creating pieces from vintage earrings found in charity shops or car boot sales, seaglass washed up on the beach, driftwood, coins, vintage beads, old washers and buttons. The clear step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow projects are suitable for both beginners and intermediate makers, they are easily adapted to alternative found objects and enable the reader to create their own pieces using the skills they have learnt. The last section addresses good places to find materials, and advice on setting up a jewellery business if you want to take your hobby further.
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This is a beautifully illustrated guide to creating eye-catching jewellery out of found or recycled objects, at very little cost.
Introduction Getting Started Project chapters: Vintage Treasure Beach-found Use What You Have Textile Techniques Antique Weddings Recommended: Websites, courses, books, stores Ideas for sellingyour jewellery: eBay, Etsy, at work, approaching shops
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Well-written and well-illustrated ... the style is chatty and easy to read, ideal for the absolute beginners at whom the book is aimed. Findings
Very little equipment needed - basic tool kit can be sourced for under GBP10 Can turn old pieces of jewellery into new creations, and source vintage finds from charity shops and car boot sales Techniques used are very simple but the finished product is impressive Enables you to create pieces that are unique and special Professional photographer to take photos, so glossy look to book
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781408122273
Publisert
2010-10-02
Utgiver
Vendor
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
210 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
104

Forfatter

Biographical note

Sarah Drew teaches at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery and at St Austell College. She specialises in wirework and her tiara classes are very popular. She sells her jewellery through galleries, fashion boutiques and bridal shops nationwide, as well as directly from her website, www.sarahdrew.com. She has supplied jewellery to stores such as Liberty, Harrods and Browns Bride in London, and her work is frequently shown in magazines.