Making Metal Jewelry: How to stamp, forge, form and fold metal jewelry designs
by Jen Cushman
North Light Books | January 2013 | ISBN-10: 1440322562 | ePUB | 107 pages | 19.6 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Metal-Jewelry-jewelry-designs/dp/1440322562
Stamp, forge, form and fold your way to stunning metal jewelry!
Discover the stunning beauty inherent in asymmetry, raw edges, rust and an intimate story as you explore the manipulation of metal your way. Jen Cushman will lead you step-by-step through 21 projects that unleash metal's wonderful potential for a style that is delightfully imperfect and organic. Even if you've never wielded a hammer before, Making Metal Jewelry will have you creating jewelry pieces you'll be proud to wear this weekend! Everything you need to know to get started right away awaits you inside.
- Explanations of different types of metal, wire, patinas, metalworking tools, soldering basics and more.
- Complete step-by-step instruction for a variety of jewelry pieces including earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.
- Inspiring variations on several of the projects, and online links to additional project ideas.
Begin your new relationship with metal today. Let Making Metal Jewelry unleash your metalworking potential and start creating jewelry that's authentically you.
About the Author
Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller who found mixed media art twelve years ago and never looked back. She is drawn to the imperfect, the funky, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic: be it people or objects or art. Jen began making metal jewelry in 2008, but continues create collages and assemblages in addition to her metalwork. An enthusiastic and supportive instructor, she encourages others to explore their authentic, creative process to create personal work infused with imagery and storytelling.
Jen is the author of two books; Making Metal Jewelry; How to Stamp, Forge, Fold and Form Metal Jewelry Designs (North Light Books Jan. 2013) and Explore, Create, Resinate: Mixed Media Techniques using ICE Resin®, which won a bronze medal in the 2011 IPPY (Independent Book Publishers) national book awards in the Crafts/Hobby category. She is a columnist for Belle Armoire Jewelry; Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazines and CreateMixedMedia.com. Her art has been published in various magazines, including WireWork, Belle Armoire Jewelry; Jewelry Affaire; Cloth, Paper, Scissors; Somerset Studio, Bead Design Studio and others. She's also Vice President and Creative Director of Susan Lenart Kazmer LLC/ICE Resin.
CONTENTS
The Thrill of Metal—My Story
SECTION 1
Metal Fundamentals
Types of Metal
Cutting Metal
Forging, Stamping and Forming Metal
Etching Metal, adding Patinas and Finishing
Making Metal Attachments
Torching and Soldering
Making Basic Jewelry Findings
SECTION 2
Metal Jewelry Projects
Metal Pin and Earrings
Free-Form Shawl Pin
Chased Earrings
Punched Circle Earrings
Dapped and Domed Earrings
Forged and Formed Hoop Earrings
Watch & Learn
Simple Cross Earrings
Metal Bracelets and Rings
Free-Form Forged Bangles
Organic Wire-Wrapped Bracelet
Alternative Metal
Upcycled Cuff with Metal Focal
Fork Bracelet
Watch & Learn
Forged Ring
Cold Enamel Ring
Spinner Ring
Alternative Metal
Metal Pendants and Necklaces
Charm-Holder Necklace
Watch & Learn
Fold-Formed Pendant with Soldered Chain
Clay Heart Pendant
Stamped Pendant with Metal Fiber Chain
Etched Owl Pendant
Tussy Mussy Cone Necklace
Wire-Stitched Pendant
Watch & Learn
Dapped Circles Necklace
Watch & Learn
House Bezel Pendant
Parting Thoughts on art and going with the flow
Resources
Acknowledgments
