Cloisonné Enameling and Jewelry Making

Author: Felicia Liban
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486259710
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
"The complete book on cloisonné enameling . . . encyclopedic in scope." Jewelers' Circular-Keystone. This critically acclaimed book — widely considered the best on the subject — discusses tools, materials, and processes for creating lovely pendants, rings, pins, buckles, and more. Two-part treatment covers everything from designing wirework to creating handsome settings. 164 illustrations.

Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry

Author: Barbara Lewis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440311811
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 578

Book Description
Take the next steps in painting with fire! This follow-up to the award-winning Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry combines the beauty (and ease!) of torch-firing enamel with creative jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Following a thorough review of the basics of torch-firing and all-new information on building and layering color, you'll make: • stunning necklaces, like the Bandaged Heart, featuring a copper and mesh heart, soldered and adorned with liquid enamel • fun and funky earrings, like the harlequin decaled I'm Distressed earrings • and cool bracelets, like the Up-Cycled Daisy, which features transparent brass enameling, recycled components, and much, much more! Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry includes: • 50+ techniques for enameling, metalsmithing, beading and wireworking • 17 step-by-step projects, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets • 15+ new color "recipes," plus advice for layering enamels, and a contributor gallery highlighting the possibilities for working with specific color concepts Let Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry ignite your passion for jewelry!

Ceramic Bead Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Heynen
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 1600591426
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
This is by far the most attractive volume on ceramic bead-making anywhere! Crafters will eagerly snap it up to learn how they can create a variety of striking projects using low-fire clay and a rainbow of colorful glazes. The basic techniques include hand-rolling, cutting, stamping, press-molding, and extruding, as well as surface embellishment, and 30 of the colorful finished jewelry projects are wonderfully simple. Nothing says love more than the flirty urban-hip ring with a metal clay arrow shot through the heart. Mimic the look of traditional majolica with a bohemian chic big-bead necklace that rivals any pricey boutique find. Charming photography captures the colors and textures of a festive, sunny outdoor market, making every page playful, fun, and accessible!

Contemporary Enameling

Author: Lilyan Bachrach
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
The techniques explained are for vitreous, or hard, enamels on metal. More than 30 experienced enamelists share their specialized knowledge for using cloisonne, plique--jour, champlev, and basse-taille techniques on silver, gold, foils, and metal clay to make jewelry, vessels, portraits, and more. Recent works from an additional 55 artists are displayed.

The Art of Fine Enameling

Author: Karen L. Cohen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402713491
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Melting glass onto metal creates colorful, imaginative, and lustrous designs. “Cohen covers the traditional forms of enameling as well as some crossover techniques from other crafts such as raku firing and silkscreen application. Projects by several artists for small items illustrate specific techniques....Will be very useful in public library or academic crafts collections.”—Library Journal.

Build Your Own Wire Pendants

Author: Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 0871164566
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead, cabochon, or bead stash in Build Your Own Wire Pendants. Whether using inexpensive craft wire, copper, or sterling silver, aspiring wireworkers will have fun with 20 playful projects that encourage them to pick and choose their favorite techniques. Make a basic frame: hearts, stars, circles, pyramids, and more! Then pick embellishments to add interest and dimension: loops, spirals, bails, sewing with wire — the list goes on! This book is a delightful introduction to making wire pendants.

The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry

Author: John Sartin
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589237366
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.

Enameling on Metal

Author: Núria López-Ribalta
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764162978
Category : Art metal-work
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
(back cover) The ancient art of creating fired enamel on metal objects is enjoying renewed interest in today's arts and crafts world. This book explains the basic techniques clearly and precisely, combining text and illustrations to demonstrate several different metalworking processes. Following a brief, enlightening history of the art, the authors discuss the nature and characteristics of glass-based pigments, which are the special types of enamel required for application to metal. Subsequent chapters introduce readers to the materials and tools required for enameling on metal, the preparation processes, and the various working techniques that produce finished objects. The book's final section presents step-by-step instructions for crafting several different enameled metal art objects--all of which are the original creations of experienced metalwork artists. (front flap) Enameling on Metal The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal Explained Clearly and Precisely Núria López-Ribalta and Eva Pascual i Miró Enameling on metal is an ancient and revered art form, and this book presents detailed instruction that is suitable for self-teaching as well as for use in formal arts and crafts classes. An opening chapter discusses and illustrates examples of enameled art objects created by medieval, renaissance, and modern artists. Chapters that follow describe tools and materials and present detailed instruction in mastering the various techniques required to produce finished work. Students are introduced to several different enameling methods, such as cloisonné and basse taille. A final section presents step-by-step instructions for a series of projects that students can carry out to produce several different enameled metal objects, which include jewelry, wall hangings, decorative boxes, vases, urns, and sculptures. (back flap) Núria López-Ribalta has her own enameling studio and regularly exhibits her drawings, paintings, and enamel work in international exhibitions. She has received numerous international awards for her enamel work, including the Diploma of the Municipality at the International Biennale in Vilnius, Lithuania and the Prize for Integration of Material in the Cloisonné Jewelry Contest in Japan. She also teaches and writes extensively on the subject of enameling on metal. Eva Pascual i Miró is an expert in antiques, and specializes in Catalan furniture and Catalan and medieval decorative arts. She has written extensively on these subjects, and has documented artworks and coordinated exhibitions at several museums and cultural institutions in Catalonia.

Jeweler's Enameling Workshop

Author: Pauline Warg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632500027
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
Add Vibrant Color to Your Jewelry! Enameling is the one of the best ways to add color to your jewelry--and anyone can do it! In Jeweler's Enameling Workshop, master jeweler Pauline Warg shares her easy-to-follow approach to enameling. You'll first learn the basics of kiln firing and torch firing, including equipment, tools, safety, and how to troubleshoot problems. Then, twenty projects for beautiful necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings walk you through various dry and wet enameling techniques. You'll learn to: • Stencil simple designs using multiple colors of enamel • Incorporate foil and glass beads and threads into your designs • Layer enamel on stamped metal for added dimension • Use metal screen as a canvas on which to create an enameled pattern • Create intricate designs with the classic techniques of cloisonne and champleve Clear photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions will have you creating stunning designs using exciting techniques in no time.

Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases

Author: Michel Lauricella
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN: 1681988496
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description

The must-have guide for all artists who need to realistically draw clothing!

In Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw clothing. By connecting the underlying anatomy to clothing, as well as considering the body’s posture and movement, you can learn to draw accurate and realistic clothing. Whether you're interested in art, animation, or fashion, this book is a great resource for anyone sketching or drawing clothing.

Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights.

(Publisher's Note: This book features an “exposed” binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Head and Neck
Torso
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Resources