Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections: New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting
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- Synopsis
- Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. InChain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections,chain-mail expert Scott David Plumleeshows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail weaves to create showstopping pieces. First, Plumlee walks readers through basic skills and provides detailed information on traditional chain designs. He then presents more than 20 wire-wrapping and bead-setting techniques that incorporate beads seamlessly into a variety of designs, from the creative “Chaos” wire-wrapped bead to the sinuous Snake. With step-by-step instructions for assembling age-old chain patterns—from simple to complex—and gorgeous designs that can be executed using only simple hand tools,Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connectionsis sure to inspire jewelry artisans at all levels to expand the creative possibilities of their work. From the Trade Paperback edition.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307586964
- Publisher:
- Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 01/26/11
- Copyrighted By:
- Scott David Plumlee
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.