New Books: Wirework, soldering, and polymerIt's a great time to learn a new technique
by Jane Konkel
Published: July 15, 2011
Creative Wire Jewelry
by Ariella Nachshon
Few jewelry-making books show the finished jewelry being worn. Creative Wire Jewelry is a welcome exception. Each piece is photographed on a real person, so you get a sense of length and proportion. Regardless of your skill, there's a fashionable wirework project for just about everyone.
For more information, visit sixth&springbooks.com.
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Hot Connections Jewelry
The Complete Sourcebook of Soldering Techniques
by Jennifer Chin
In Hot Connections Jewelry, metalsmith Jennifer Chin encourages jewelry makers to see soldering as a skill that can open up a world of creative possibilities. The book offers a series of 23 progressive lessons with 15 projects that allow readers to learn and explore their new skills, then move on to create other strinking pieces.
Visit LushMetals.com.
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Patterns in Polymer
Imprint & Accent Bead Techniques
by Julie Picarello
Much of this book's focus is imprinting. This technique involves stacking clay and other materials and slicing it to expose intricate patterns. And Julie Picarello is a master. She offers great suggestions for mixing interesting color combinations and for unusual imprint and distressing tools, and demonstrates how to add found objects to polymer, and how to design and finish layered beads. Perhaps not the best choice for a true beginner, but Patterns in Polymer is inspirational none the less.
Visit KalmbachBooks.com.
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