Statement jewellery has become a staple in the modern wardrobe - nothing can lift an outfit more than a fabulous necklace or a stunning dress ring. But if you are unwilling to pay designer prices, and would prefer to have a truly unique item that is personal to you, crafted from an array of natural materials, why not make your own?
Sarah Drew guides you through the discovery and selection process of sourcing decorative ingredients - whether beachcombing for sea string and driftwood, harvesting seed heads, cones and feathers from the woods, or foraging for brightly coloured discarded plastic in the city. She then gives detailed instructions on how to create beautiful pieces from your finds, such as a sea plastic cocktail ring, a driftwood deco tiara, a leaf bracelet or found-metal bead necklaces.
A wide range of jewellery-making techniques include wirework, threading, beading, crocheting, soldering, making clasps and head pins, riveting, working with resin, silver-chain making, using precious metal clay, working with tube metal, applying silver inlays, ring making, working with Fimo clay, recycling paper for bead making and making claw settings.
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Definitely encourages you to think outside the box! Although I was a little sceptical before I opened the book, the designs really work!
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Sarah Drew teaches at the Mid-Cornwall School of Jewellery, St Austell College, and West Dean College. She sells her jewellery through galleries, fashion boutiques and bridal shops, as well as directly from her website, www.sarahdrew.com. Sarah has supplied her jewellery to stores such as Liberty, Harrods and Browns Brides in London, and her work is frequently presented in major fashion magazines. She is the author of Junk-Box Jewellery: 25 Inspirational Budget Projects.
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By K. Platt
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Found something beautiful and wish you could make a piece of jewellery from it - this is the book for you. Make your own unique items with the aid of this book. The book is divided into chapters headed 'Finds Beside the Seaside', 'Into The Woods' and 'Urban Day Out'. This book is aimed at those who have never tried to make jewellery before as well as beginners to intermediates. The evocative photos will trigger your beachcombing instincts. Sarah gives tips on foraging. The practical instructions are clear and easy to follow with more good photography. Sarah takes you through the techniques you can use. The book also showcases finished pieces by jewellery makers such as Adele Stanton, who works with sea glass fragments and Emma Northcott who makes a jigsaw bracelet. Love the section on items from the wood, working with precious metal clay and fusing plastic. Inspirational book - Sarah even makes cardboard beads look good. Also includes a good resource section and index. I think this book is great for magpies everywhere - go see what you can find and create your own jewellery. This review first appeared on yarnsandfabrics website.
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Very very good! Bought as a present for my other half who's learning about metal clay / PMC. Awaiting to see some results!
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