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Book Synopsis Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy by : Christina Larsen
Download or read book Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy written by Christina Larsen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the gorgeous jewelry that can only be created with kumihimo wirework! Whether new to kumihimo or looking to take your skill to the next level, Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy is the companion you need. Author Christina Larsen will show you how easy it can be to transition from traditional kumihimo materials to wirework with her expert guidance, comprehensive instruction, and inspiring designs. In this must-have resource, you'll find: • A complete guide to understanding wireworking tools and materials specific to kumihimo wirework. • Full step-by-step tutorials for 3 basic kumihimo braid structures perfect for wirework jewelry designs. • Project instructions for 20 inspiring kumihimo wirework designs including earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy has everything you need to bring the ancient art of traditional Japanese braiding to your modern jewelry designs.
Book Synopsis Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy by : Christina Larsen
Download or read book Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy written by Christina Larsen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the gorgeous jewelry that can only be created with kumihimo wirework! Whether new to kumihimo or looking to take your skill to the next level, Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy is the companion you need. Author Christina Larsen will show you how easy it can be to transition from traditional kumihimo materials to wirework with her expert guidance, comprehensive instruction, and inspiring designs. In this must-have resource, you'll find: • A complete guide to understanding wireworking tools and materials specific to kumihimo wirework. • Full step-by-step tutorials for 3 basic kumihimo braid structures perfect for wirework jewelry designs. • Project instructions for 20 inspiring kumihimo wirework designs including earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy has everything you need to bring the ancient art of traditional Japanese braiding to your modern jewelry designs.
Book Synopsis Kumihimo Wire Jewelry by : Giovanna Imperia
Download or read book Kumihimo Wire Jewelry written by Giovanna Imperia and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-07-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction.
Book Synopsis Kumihimo Basics and Beyond by : Rebecca Combs
Download or read book Kumihimo Basics and Beyond written by Rebecca Combs and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kumihimo Basics & Beyond presents techniques for creating all-cord braids and beaded braids, then teaches beaders how to transform them into finished jewelry. Short demonstrations of the key techniques needed for each project are presented in easy-to-grasp portions, allowing beaders to learn and practice as they go. Rebecca Combs demystifies tricky “kumihimo math” by providing detailed supply lists for each project in the book, plus teaches beaders how to calculate the amount of fiber and how many beads they’ll need for their future kumihimo projects.
Download or read book Wirework written by Dale Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-10 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how to create pendants with any size or shape of faceted stone, how to use several methods for working with and setting faceted stones, plus mixing wire gauges and tempers to create stable yet creative pieces. Dale "Cougar" Armstrong showcases her classic jewelry style and shows how to create beautiful custom bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings. In the eighteen projects included, you'll discover how to work with half-hard wire, when to use other tempers and why, as well as Dale's favorite tools and proper tool usage. Plus, you'll get comprehensive instructions about: • Using geometry in wire-jewelry formulations. • Making the correct right angles. • Shaping with and without mandrels. • Using found items for shaping. • When and how to use snap-set components. • Choosing the right cabochons and gemstones.
Book Synopsis Kumihimo Wire Weaving by : Amy Lange
Download or read book Kumihimo Wire Weaving written by Amy Lange and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful kumihimo techniques to make inexpensive wire jewelry Do you want to start kumihimo, but don't want to spend money on expensive metals? Are you a kumihimo braider, that is looking to challenge herself with wire projects? Are you afraid that doing kumihimo with wire might be difficult? Are you tired of making the same type of wire jewelry, over and over again? I, the author, also faced the same problems as you. I was scared of two things. One, I will have to spend too much money on buying sterling silver or gold wire to do projects. Two, kumihimo with wire will be difficult to do. That is why I have compiled a simple kumihimo guide for you. This guide focuses on using inexpensive tools and materials to create wire jewelry that you can wear and gift to those close to you. Inside this book you will discover: The #1 low-price metal you should use to make your first kumihimo braid The most important tool you need to make flat braids in your jewelry How to add cabochons to your kumihimo projects The only tools you need to start wire kumihimo What gauge of wire should you use for your first project? 5 mistakes you could be making when making wire braids 2 tools essential for creating hollow kumihimo braids 5 classic and versatile braid designs that go well with inexpensive metals How to get a patina finish on your kumihimo projects The biggest mistake you could be making when braiding wire 10 kumihimo 'hacks', that will make your kumihimo learning curve easier How to add beads to your kumihimo projects But isn't wire kumihimo tricky to do? Like any other hobby, kumihimo takes a little bit of time to learn. With practice, you will be sure to become comfortable with kumihimo. This book can get you started without much skill or time already invested in knowing kumhimo or making wire jewelry. You can start this craft even if you have never braided before. Get started before you unknowingly spend money on expensive materials, only to find out your projects could have been easier and cheaper if you used the alternative metal that is revealed in this book. Note: This book has black and white pictures only Take action now and buy this book by scrolling up and clicking the 'Buy now' button
Book Synopsis Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop by : Karen Karon
Download or read book Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop written by Karen Karon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making--chain maille. In Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, you'll find more than two dozen techniques for making today's most popular chain maille weaves--from simple chains to beaded wonders to intricate Dragonscale. Jewelry artist and author Karen Karon pairs in-depth, step-by-step instructions with color illustrations that show exactly where to place the next jump ring. You'll also get a thorough but flexible approach to techniques that prove weaving can be done in a multitude of ways and demonstrations on "speed weaving," which is ideal for large projects. Designs progressively increase in complexity, so every jewelry maker--beginner or pro--will find inspiration and projects that suite their skill level. What's more to love? Every chapter provides a unique jewelry project and a plethora of design advice, visual inspiration, shortcuts, tips, and tricks, as well as guidance for attaching clasps and findings. It's no wonder that Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop is the ideal resource for innovation and originality in chain maille jewelry making.
Download or read book Kumihimo written by Catherine Martin and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 1991 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the ancient art of Japanese silk braiding. The book contains a variety of elegant and complex braids, which can be used as decoration, tie-backs for curtains, or jewellery. It also offers instructions for making 12 different braids.
Book Synopsis The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo by : Dorothy Wood
Download or read book The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo written by Dorothy Wood and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home. Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner’s Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques. This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.
Download or read book Making Kumihimo written by Rodrick Owen and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Fine Art Wire Weaving by : Sarah Thompson
Download or read book Fine Art Wire Weaving written by Sarah Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!
Book Synopsis Authentic American Indian Beadwork and how to Do it by : Pamela Stanley-Millner
Download or read book Authentic American Indian Beadwork and how to Do it written by Pamela Stanley-Millner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This start-to-finish guide enables even beginners to create beautiful beadwork based on designs that originated with the Chippewa, Iroquois, Pawnee, Seminole, Winnebago, and other tribes. Step-by-step instructions include diagrams for 71 patterns. Patterns include stars, geometrics, sunbursts, flowers, and other motifs for two types of traditional applications: bead weaving and applique weaving.
Book Synopsis Handcrafted Wire Findings by : Denise Peck
Download or read book Handcrafted Wire Findings written by Denise Peck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add personal style at minimal cost with custom-made findings! Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs. Handcrafted Wire Findings looks at your wire stash and focuses on how to create custom, professional-quality findings. With fundamental skills for beginners that progress to more sophisticated designs, this book covers techniques such as basic wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes. Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.
Download or read book Creative Kumihimo written by Jacqui Carey and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the technique of kumihimo (Japanese braid making).
Book Synopsis Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo by : Donna McKean-Smith
Download or read book Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo written by Donna McKean-Smith and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics of kumihimo braiding and beading to create over 12 pieces of gorgeous jewellery. Kumihimo is a popular jewellery-making technique with origins in Japanese tradition. This colourful and informative beginner's guide to the craft explains how to use a circular kumihimo disc and a variety of braids and beads to create 12 stunning pieces of jewellery, plus colour and style variations, for any occasion. Kumihimo is a transportable craft so once you have mastered the basics of placing your braids over the disc in different formations to make a variety of patterns and motifs, you can create kumihimo jewellery wherever you go.
Book Synopsis Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry by : Rebecca Ann Combs
Download or read book Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry written by Rebecca Ann Combs and published by Kalmbach Publishing Co. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a collection of projects made using the most common kumihimo braid: kongoh gumi. The book includes 20+ all-new projects using this popular technique all in a friendly, easy-to-follow format made using an inexpensive kumihimo disk incorporating all your favorite beads. As you go through her third book, Rebecca will show you how to use many different types of beads in a variety of sizes to make kumihimo jewelry effectively. One beneficial section of this book is Rebecca’s “trouble shooting” section, used to help explain some of the most problematic areas of a kumihimo braid making each project more manageable for beginners. There is also a helpful Kumihimo Math section used to calculate the proper length and materials of the braid. Along with a few more detailed instructions for the foam disk, and a discussion about using the marudai. Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a great addition to your beading library not only for the beautiful designs, but the detailed discussions of both kumihimo math and trouble shooting.
Book Synopsis Jewelry Concepts & Technology by : Oppi Untracht
Download or read book Jewelry Concepts & Technology written by Oppi Untracht and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
