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In her latest jewelry book, Linda Peterson presents 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and more. Discover how to create easy pieces from using common materials found in your home and then move on to more advanced techniques with brass, copper and silver. These designs are inspired by the steampunk movement, a style that combines technology and romance - in essence, punk with a Victoriana feel. Think vintage watches, capturing the theme of time travel, combined with brass, copper, leather scraps and faded paper, for unusual jewelry that is elegant yet quirky. Each project has clear step-by-step photography to guide you, and a full techniques section explains all you need to know about working with metal, from hammering to metal texturing and finishing techniques, such as adding a patina to create an aged effect.
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Linda Peterson is an award-winning arts and crafts designer, as well as a teacher and TV personality. She creates unique jewelry designs using wire and beads. She has written several books, including How To Make Polymer Clay Beads and Beading in No Time (both CICO). You can visit her blog at lindapetersondesigns.blogspot.com. Linda's designs have appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just received my copy, and i'm happy I decided to order one.
The beginning covers basic techniques like making and opening jumprings, to the more advanced etching and soldering.
The techniques are displayed veary clearly and are broken down into easy to follow stages so they are basic and simple to follow.
I decided to give this book 4 out of 5 because I felt like some of the projects are a bit too basic, ( perfect if thats what you like). However, there are some stunning projects in the book, the last one is a combination of all the techniques learned throughout the book, and is a great example of how you can incorporate experimentation into your work. Not to forget of course that these projects are stepping stones, and so you can learn from them and be inspired to make your own creations.
Although this book has a variety of projects for different levels, you will need certain materials and tools, to be-able to complete these projects. So beware you may need to spend some money to get everything you need.
I would recommend this book, because its steampunk with a twist, it is something unique and edgy. Highly recommended to mixed media jewellery artists, and those who are looking to take their steampunk designs further.
The beginning covers basic techniques like making and opening jumprings, to the more advanced etching and soldering.
The techniques are displayed veary clearly and are broken down into easy to follow stages so they are basic and simple to follow.
I decided to give this book 4 out of 5 because I felt like some of the projects are a bit too basic, ( perfect if thats what you like). However, there are some stunning projects in the book, the last one is a combination of all the techniques learned throughout the book, and is a great example of how you can incorporate experimentation into your work. Not to forget of course that these projects are stepping stones, and so you can learn from them and be inspired to make your own creations.
Although this book has a variety of projects for different levels, you will need certain materials and tools, to be-able to complete these projects. So beware you may need to spend some money to get everything you need.
I would recommend this book, because its steampunk with a twist, it is something unique and edgy. Highly recommended to mixed media jewellery artists, and those who are looking to take their steampunk designs further.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a great inspiration and full of technical information. The projects are great of themselves but are all transferable and interchangable.
I don't think this book is for a beginner as some of the tools used are a bit specialist.
I've used the copper pipe and resin technique and this came out great.
I will use this book a lot for both inspiration and technical info.
I don't think this book is for a beginner as some of the tools used are a bit specialist.
I've used the copper pipe and resin technique and this came out great.
I will use this book a lot for both inspiration and technical info.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Jewelry Technique Book Will Inspire ALL Artists
13 April 2011
Format:Paperback
The projects in this book are amazing, even for a not so savvy jewelry maker. The book is beautifully done and so well photographed it could be a coffee table book. Each project just gets better and better until, at the end of the book, you are inspired to create some or ALL of the projects. The step-by-step instructions can be followed easily and most of the materials are inexpensive or free if you have a stash of art-making supplies. I especially love the steampunk projects!
I recommend this book to artists of all genres. Even if you do not make jewelry, you will find a ton of inspiration within the pages. I plan some mixed media projects from what I learned from Linda. Pick up this one today and be inspired to create.
I recommend this book to artists of all genres. Even if you do not make jewelry, you will find a ton of inspiration within the pages. I plan some mixed media projects from what I learned from Linda. Pick up this one today and be inspired to create.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Not Impressed
22 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
While I am glad that the other reviewer found this book helpful, I did not. As a person who has been making jewelry for several years, I found that though these projects may look good, they are very poorly put together. The finished items would fall apart quickly due to being held together primarily with glue. One bracelet is made of copper foil, and if you so much as laid a shirt on it I would imagine that the bracelet would buckle. If the projects were reinterpreted to use cold connections, non craft store findings or hard soldering they might be usable. I highly recommend looking elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous Instruction and Inspiration
13 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I am very impressed with this book. It presents multiple techniques from wirework, to stamping, to using resin, to faux finishes on metal. I found the instructions easy to read and follow but I have been doing wirework and other forms of jewelry making for some time. While the instructions for stamping and using resin are not exhaustive I feel it was a good introduction that has sparked my interest in exploring these avenues more - hence the inspiration. I was looking for a book to help introduce me to other mediums and break me out of my comfort zone - This book was perfect for this. I have found myself picking this book up and rereading it frequently as I am taking my first steps into other areas/mediums of jewelry making. I truely feel that this book is a wonderful addition to anyones's jewelry making library.
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