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9781596681767

The Jewelry Architect

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  • ISBN13:

    9781596681767

  • ISBN10:

    1596681764

  • Edition: DVD
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-11-16
  • Publisher: Interweave Pr
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Summary

Innovative jewelry artist Kate McKinnon takes you on a creative journey of techniques and projects inThe Jewelry Architectas she uses a variety of materials and tools to create gallery-quality bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Beautiful color photographs and clearly written instructions will give you the building blocks to combine wirework, metal clay, beadwork, and traditional metalsmithing to create one-of-a-kind, wearable art pieces. Learn how to combine techniques and how to manufacture a variety of components such as clasps, hooks, earring findings, and ring bases to customize your work. Revel in Kate's signature style, an earthy melange of metal, beads, and fibers, as you make 16 gorgeous fashion-forward projects. In addition,The Jewelry Architectshares tips on the best ways to reinforce beadwork, bind edges, string components, form metal clay ring bands, fuse rings, create head pins, and so much more. WithThe Jewelry Architect, you will learn how mixing techniques and media can create art-to-wear jewelry.

Author Biography

Kate McKinnon is a mixed-media jewelry artist who lives and works in Tucson, Arizona. Her work focuses on the engineering of how elements work together, connect, and grow into finished pieces of jewelry. Kate started working in metal clay when it was first introduced in America, and her work stands out in her field for its focus not only on professional construction, but also for her focus on safe handling. She won her prestigious Rio Grande Saul Bell award in 2003 for her innovative design with the product and has taught and lectured internationally.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Basics
Tools
Supplies
Setup
Techniques/Components/Elements
Off-loom Beading Techniques
Right-angle Weave
Square Stitch
Herringbone Stitch
Edge Binding
Crimping
Wire and Metalwork
Simple Links
Simple Wire Hook
Ram's Horn Clasp
Simple Handmade Ear Wires
Wireworked Connections
Metal Clay Boxes
Metal Clay Plain Ring
Sculptural Toggle
Ring Findings
Setting Large Beads
Projects
Mod Art Cuff
Corset Stitch Bracelet
Ndebele Flower Earrings
Riverbed Bracelet
Matching Pearl Cluster Earrings and Pendant
Felt Cupcake Necklace
Embellished Flat Felt Flower Necklace
Felt Cup Flower Brooch
Two Strung Bracelets
Two-strand Necklace
Tube Necklace
Felty Screw
Big Bead Settings
Cocktail Pod Ring
Wireworked necklace
Metal Clay Box Settings
Gallery
Resources
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index
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