For jewellery makers and crafters who want to explore the creative potential of recycled materials, a cutting-edge trend in jewellery making. Author and jewellery making expert Sherri Haab offers an overview of a variety of recycled materials and techniques used to create beautiful jewellery pieces. Technical information is presented in a clear, accessible way and is supported by fresh, pretty and wearable designs.
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"Upcycling (recycling commonplace items that would normally end up in the trash into something beautiful or useful) continues to be trendy, and this mother-daughter team capitalize on the trend with this fun collection of jewelry. The projects are divided by media. Some materials (such as fabric) are easier to work with than others, but you'd be hard-pressed to identify the everyday items in some of the more striking pieces." --"Library Journal"
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Sherri Haab is an award-winning author, illustrator and product designer of several crafts titles, including Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry, The Art of Resin Jewelry and Beaded Macramé Jewelry, all published by Watson-Guptill. In addition to writing books, Sherri gives crafting internationally. Michelle Haab is an experienced jewellery crafter and has co-authored books with mother Sherri before.
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Making jewelry from junk
10 Jun 2011
By Tina
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Format:Paperback
Green is in. One person's trash is another one's treasure. In "Jewelry Upcycled, " Sherri Haab & Michelle Haab work with both of those themes.
They start the book with a solid list of materials needed for their upcycling projects. Jewelry hobbyists probably have many of these materials already, such clasps and round nose pliers. Other tools, for the more advanced users, include a jewelry saw and electric drill.
Projects are divided up by the type of material used, including metal, plastic, glass, fabric and found items. With the large color photographs of the final project and of the steps along the way, crafters have a good idea of how involved a project is before they get started.
As a sewer, I knew that I had clasps on hand, so I used my own interpretation for a pair of the snap dangle earrings using jewelry findings I already owned (picture on my blog). People who are not currently creating jewelry will need to invest in some tools but can easily start with some simple projects, such as the earrings mentioned above.
The one criticism I have is that the projects really are quite a range, from beginning to advanced. Even though the instructions were good, it would help to label 'beginner' , 'intermediate', or 'advanced' at the first page of each project. That would make it easier for someone to decide (at a glance) if they want to get involved in a specific project.
Other projects I plan to try are cutting out shapes from shampoo bottles for jewelry and using electronics parts which gives jewelry a very modern appearance.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher.
They start the book with a solid list of materials needed for their upcycling projects. Jewelry hobbyists probably have many of these materials already, such clasps and round nose pliers. Other tools, for the more advanced users, include a jewelry saw and electric drill.
Projects are divided up by the type of material used, including metal, plastic, glass, fabric and found items. With the large color photographs of the final project and of the steps along the way, crafters have a good idea of how involved a project is before they get started.
As a sewer, I knew that I had clasps on hand, so I used my own interpretation for a pair of the snap dangle earrings using jewelry findings I already owned (picture on my blog). People who are not currently creating jewelry will need to invest in some tools but can easily start with some simple projects, such as the earrings mentioned above.
The one criticism I have is that the projects really are quite a range, from beginning to advanced. Even though the instructions were good, it would help to label 'beginner' , 'intermediate', or 'advanced' at the first page of each project. That would make it easier for someone to decide (at a glance) if they want to get involved in a specific project.
Other projects I plan to try are cutting out shapes from shampoo bottles for jewelry and using electronics parts which gives jewelry a very modern appearance.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher.
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Tools Needed
28 July 2011
By Laura Lake
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is filled with lovely ideas, but requires some serious tools. I have the usual array of jewelry making tools, as well as a decent workshop, and there were only a few projects I could make with what i own. Very pretty things, just out of my reach as a crafter.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Fun & Great Instructional Book
8 July 2012
By Kari
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Once I got past the cover and into the meat of this book, I was pleasantly surprised to find projects that lent themselves to my own tastes. The instructions were user friendly and the photographs left nothing to be desired. Kudos!
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