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The Jewelry Architect eBook + Video Download: Techniques and Projects for Mixed-Media Jewelry

With The Jewelry Architect bundle that includes the downloadable eBook and video, embark on a creative journey of techniques and projects, combining wirework, metal clay, beadwork, and traditional metalsmithing to create one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces.

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Innovative jewelry artist Kate McKinnon takes you on a creative journey of techniques and projects in the eBook and video download bundle of the The Jewelry Architect and she uses a variety of materials and tools to create gallery-quality bracelets, necklaces, and rings.

Beautiful color photographs and clearly written instructions give jewelry artists the building blocks to combine wire, metal clay, beadwork, and traditional metalsmithing to create one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces. Learn how to merge techniques to form 16 uniquely designed projects, and also how to manufacture a variety of components such as clasps, hooks, earring findings, and ring bases to customize your work. And included instructional video demystifies key skills and offers extra design inspiration. Revel in Kate's signature style--an earthy ménage of metal, beads, and fibers--as she shares 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.

Both the eBook and video in The Jewelry Architect bundle are easy-to-download and convenient for finding inspiration anywhere!

Introduction

Elements
Clasps
Ear Wires
Ring Findings

Stringing
Projects
-Puck's Bracelet
-Dragonflower Bracelet
-Victorian Button Necklace

Beadwork
Projects
-Corset
-Peep Cuff
-Ouroborros Bracelet
-Riverbed Bracelet
-Felt Cupcakes
-Felt Leaf Necklet

Wire and Metalwork
Projects
-Pearl Cluster
-Ancient Chain with Recycled Glass
-Mechanical Chain
-Kaleidoscope Setting
-Cocktail Pod Ring
-Treasure Boxes

Gallery

Basic Skills

Resources
About the Author
Index
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 the prestigious Rio Grande Saul Bell award in 2005 for her innovative design with the product and has taught and lectured internationally.
Item #: EP4349
ISBN: 9978-1-59668-911-4 
144 Pages

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