Metal Jewelry in Bloom Learn Metalworking Techniques by Creating Lilies, Daffodils, Dahlias, and More

by Cable, Melissa

• ISBN13: 9780871164438
• ISBN10: 0871164434
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-03-05
• Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Summary

Take a walk through the metal garden, and admire the delicate blooms and intricate details. Dogwood blossoms, orchids, daisies, wisteria, daffodils, sunflowers, and many more beautiful flowers are all crafted from metal and finished with embellishments, including gemstones, leather, crystals, and more. Readers will learn how to cut, pierce, and texture metal as well as make cold connections including wrapping and riveting. Any level metalworker will love the end results of flowers that are as light as the flowers they represent!

Author Biography

Melissa Cable has been creating jewelry for over 10 years. Seven of those years, she owned Beadclub Bead store in Woodinville, WA where she quickly recognized her passion for creating and teaching projects. She has taught at bead stores and shows around the country, such as the Bead&Button Show, Bead Expo, and the Puget Sound Bead Festival. Her work has been published in magazines including BeadStyle, The Best of Beadstyle, Stringing, Bead&Button's Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads, and in the book A Beaders Stash. She is also the author of Spotlight on Wire.