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Jewelry and Beading August 2017
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Repair Cafe Saturday, August 12, Noon - 4 p.m. Library21c -1175 Chapel Hills Drive Toss it? No Way! Fix it at a Repair Cafe. Together with our Repair Café volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the environment, and learn repair skills with your local community! Acceptable Items to Bring: Bikes, Clothing, Small Appliances, Small Electronics, Jewelry
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Chainmail Jewelry
Saturday, August 19, 2:30 p.m.
East Library 5550 N. Union Blvd.
Using jump rings, we’ll create box chain bracelets that look like chainmail! Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Making Wire Jewelry
by Martine Callaghan
Get wrapped up in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry , the fourth book in the successful Absolute Beginners Guide series. This user-friendly wireworking primer takes readers through the basics of wire types, tools, findings and more. Then it's on to progressive, fun-to-make projects designed to teach fundamental techniques and build confidence every step of the way. Wireworkers will learn how to open and close jump rings, make head pins and earring wires, create wire spirals, wrap, coil, and more! Variations for each project give readers the chance to experiment with many techniques. Aspiring wireworkers will learn, practice, and reinforce skills with a rewarding result: fun, wearable wire jewelry!
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Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry : New Directions In Memory Jewelry
by Janette Schuster
Crafting a piece of collage jewelry is more than just a creative act; it can also be a very personal journey when the materials include precious keepsakes and mementos. In these 25 stunning projects, readers can experience the pleasure of creating works of beauty and memory. The techniques are basic, and each project features three or more step-by-step photos along with an image showing the gorgeous final results.
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The Encylopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques : A Comprehensive Guide For Jewelers and Metalsmiths
by Vannetta Seecharran
The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.
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Silver Threads : Making Wire Filigree Jewelry
by Jeanne Rhodes-moen
Jewelry artist Jeanne Rhodes-Moen demystifies the process of making filigree jewelry in this clear and thorough guide. Packed with dazzling full-color photos, Silver Threads features detailed, illustrated instructions for twelve stunning projects that range from simple pendants to more complex necklaces. The author also includes tips for planning original filigree designs.
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The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making
by Tammy Powley
Comprehensive guide to tools and techniques for making all types of jewelry, with step-by-step illustrated instructions for projects using such methods as bead stringing, polymer clay modeling, and metal soldering.
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Making Polymer Clay Jewelry
by Sue Heaser
Demonstrates how to create jewelry using polymer clay, and offers step-by-step instructions for making buttons, bracelets, neckaces, brooches, beads, and earrings.
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Learn how to create unique jewelry designs that will stand out. Videorecording
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Fashion Beading
by Kim Ballor
A colorfully illustrated guide to beading presents dozens of projects for bead enthusiasts, including charm bracelets, hoop earrings, photo pendants, and jewelry of all types.
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Creative Native American Beading
by Theresa Flores Geary
Following her successful Native American Beadwork , Theresa Flores Geary offers another beautiful collection of traditional beaded projects. These exquisite items range from a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher (perfect for beginners) to an advanced-level Waterbird Pendant, from a simple Ladder Chain Bracelet to a Sun Rosette Medallion. An Indian Girl Trinket wears clothes styled after Apache camp dress, often decorated with sewn trim: she wears moccasins, a silver necklace, and turquoise jewelry. The Sage Bear Sachet combines a powerful animal symbol with the use of relaxing herbs. It's made of seed and bugle beads stitched onto leather or ultra suede. In addition to the patterns the guidance on technique, there's fascinating background information on the myths and legends that inspired each design.
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Let's Start Beading
by Carolyn Schulz
Shares step-by-step instructions for making beaded jewelry with memory wire, beading wire, stretchy cords, and chains.
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Beading : Learn It, Love It
by Jean Power
Shows how to use stringing, beadwork, and wire to create stunning jewelry, includes detailed photographs, quick projects, and tips on solving project dilemmas.
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