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Description Making Metal Jewelry: How to stamp, forge, form and fold metal jewelry designs by Jen Cushman North Light Books | January 2013 | ISBN-10: 1440322562 | ePUB | 107 pages | 19.6 mb http://www.amazon.com/Making-Metal-Jewelry-jewelry-designs/dp/1440322562 Stamp, forge, form and fold your way to stunning metal jewelry! Discover the stunning beauty inherent in asymmetry, raw edges, rust and an intimate story as you explore the manipulation of metal your way. Jen Cushman will lead you step-by-step through 21 projects that unleash metal's wonderful potential for a style that is delightfully imperfect and organic. Even if you've never wielded a hammer before, Making Metal Jewelry will have you creating jewelry pieces you'll be proud to wear this weekend! Everything you need to know to get started right away awaits you inside. - Explanations of different types of metal, wire, patinas, metalworking tools, soldering basics and more. - Complete step-by-step instruction for a variety of jewelry pieces including earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants. - Inspiring variations on several of the projects, and online links to additional project ideas. Begin your new relationship with metal today. Let Making Metal Jewelry unleash your metalworking potential and start creating jewelry that's authentically you. About the Author  Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller who found mixed media art twelve years ago and never looked back. She is drawn to the imperfect, the funky, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic: be it people or objects or art. Jen began making metal jewelry in 2008, but continues create collages and assemblages in addition to her metalwork. An enthusiastic and supportive instructor, she encourages others to explore their authentic, creative process to create personal work infused with imagery and storytelling. Jen is the author of two books; Making Metal Jewelry; How to Stamp, Forge, Fold and Form Metal Jewelry Designs (North Light Books Jan. 2013) and Explore, Create, Resinate: Mixed Media Techniques using ICE Resin®, which won a bronze medal in the 2011 IPPY (Independent Book Publishers) national book awards in the Crafts/Hobby category. She is a columnist for Belle Armoire Jewelry; Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazines and CreateMixedMedia.com. Her art has been published in various magazines, including WireWork, Belle Armoire Jewelry; Jewelry Affaire; Cloth, Paper, Scissors; Somerset Studio, Bead Design Studio and others. She's also Vice President and Creative Director of Susan Lenart Kazmer LLC/ICE Resin. CONTENTS The Thrill of Metal—My Story SECTION 1 Metal Fundamentals Types of Metal Cutting Metal Forging, Stamping and Forming Metal Etching Metal, adding Patinas and Finishing Making Metal Attachments Torching and Soldering Making Basic Jewelry Findings SECTION 2 Metal Jewelry Projects Metal Pin and Earrings Free-Form Shawl Pin Chased Earrings Punched Circle Earrings Dapped and Domed Earrings Forged and Formed Hoop Earrings Watch & Learn Simple Cross Earrings Metal Bracelets and Rings Free-Form Forged Bangles Organic Wire-Wrapped Bracelet Alternative Metal Upcycled Cuff with Metal Focal Fork Bracelet Watch & Learn Forged Ring Cold Enamel Ring Spinner Ring Alternative Metal Metal Pendants and Necklaces Charm-Holder Necklace Watch & Learn Fold-Formed Pendant with Soldered Chain Clay Heart Pendant Stamped Pendant with Metal Fiber Chain Etched Owl Pendant Tussy Mussy Cone Necklace Wire-Stitched Pendant Watch & Learn Dapped Circles Necklace Watch & Learn House Bezel Pendant Parting Thoughts on art and going with the flow Resources Acknowledgments Sharing Widget |
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