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Apr 24, 2009
This is completely fun. I've been so into altered art lately, and this book is just my cup of tea, using jewelry as canvas. I recently scrounged up an old Underwood typewriter, hoping to salvage the keys. Well, as I disassembled it, all these interestingly shaped pieces and parts emerged from it. As I read this book, I got all sorts of crazy ideas.
It's a book about collaboration, too, and what can happen if you hook up with other artists and stretch yourself. Includes links to blogs More...
It's a book about collaboration, too, and what can happen if you hook up with other artists and stretch yourself. Includes links to blogs More...
Sep 21, 2008
There are some splendid pieces in this book, just really lovely assemblage style art/jewelry pieces. Having said that, there are a couple of quibbles too.
First of all, much of what is in here is collaborative work... not that that is a bad thing in and of itself, but it does result in some of the pieces becoming really cluttered. Like two or more of the artists involved threw ideas like "focal point" and "wearability" out the window. Additionally, as far as the instruct More...
First of all, much of what is in here is collaborative work... not that that is a bad thing in and of itself, but it does result in some of the pieces becoming really cluttered. Like two or more of the artists involved threw ideas like "focal point" and "wearability" out the window. Additionally, as far as the instruct More...
May 01, 2011
An excellent jewelry-making book. Especially good if you are ready to move from beginner to more complex/intermediate projects.
Jun 22, 2010
well written instructions, lots of pictures, cute and interesting projects
Aug 21, 2008
i've preordered this book from amazon 'cuz a couple of bloggy pals are featured in it...can't wait to get my copy!
wowzers! i loved seeing my pals jes berry & judy scott featured in this book...so amazing & inspirational! love the book & am so excited for my pals!
wowzers! i loved seeing my pals jes berry & judy scott featured in this book...so amazing & inspirational! love the book & am so excited for my pals!
Oct 18, 2008
Really cool projects! Lots of vintage type projects, and lots of collage pieces.
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