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Making Connections
by Susan Lenart Kazmer

Publisher Disegno Productions
Edition Hardback

Susan Lenart Kazmer is an explorer, inventor and maverick who has pioneered the use of found objects in jewelry making. After two decades of working with appropriated materials, Susan has developed dozens of ingenious cold connections using staples, rivets, fibers, resins and other material. Here, Susan shares the insights, creative philosophy and techniques that inspired and helped create her stackable jewelry and kinetic, three-dimensional marionettes. Embellished with stunning photos and dozens of original joining techniques, this book solves many of the problems encountered when connecting delicate mixed media to metals. Susan’s ground-breaking techniques and fresh approach to cold-connections will uncover a world of new options that will inspire mixed-media artists and jewelers.
Price: £32.00

The Art of Jewelry: Plastic & Resin
by Debra Adelson

Publisher Lark Books
Edition Hardback

Forget gold and silver - the hottest materials in jewellery-making are plastic and resin! And this exciting new entry in the popular Art of Jewelry series is an inspirational treat that introduces the major techniques, provides insights from contemporary artists and showcases an array of eye-opening work. Easy-to-follow how-to photographic demonstrations clarify key steps - and best of all, some of the premiere innovators in the field have created these 22 amazing projects, from the dramatic Turbine Bangle and funky freeform ring, to an exotic necklace made of straws.
Price: £14.99

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Jewellery from Natural Materials
by Beth Legg

Publisher A&C Black
Edition Paperback

Six step-by-step projects for making jewellery from natural materials. Each chapter includes brief information about the material, an introduction to the item to be made, and information about other materials and tools required to work with this particular material. Pieces include a necklace made from grasses, a ring made of stone, and a brooch constructed out of wood. The focus of the book is about offering readers the chance to produce their own wearable, contemporary jewellery that is not too challenging, but miles away from the ‘tourist tat’ or ‘feather on a string’ look.
Price: £15.99

Wire Jewellery: Crocheted, Twisted, Knitted & Beaded
by Chrissie Day

Publisher Cico Books
Edition Paperback

This book teaches you how to create dramatic, eye-catching wire and bead jewellery using newly developed techniques, including crocheting with wire and using pre-knitted wires.There is now a huge range of wires widely available to the crafter. When partnered with gleaming gemstones, miniature seed beads, shimmering crystals and rich fire-polished beads, these humble wires become a work of art, and a highly covetable piece of unique jewellery.This book provides 35 projects and variations, all illustrated with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, plus beautiful, close-up photographs of the finished pieces.
Price: £12.99

New Directions in Metal Clay
by CeCe Wire

Publisher Lark Books
Edition Hardback

Metal clay is the most exciting material in jewellery design today: the procedures for moulding and shaping are simple, the tools few, and the results stunning. CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone setting to surface finishing. Numerous colour photos showcase diverse possibilities, including enamelling methods such as champlevé, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. Twenty-five projects-some easy, some more advanced-include gorgeous beads, a bold contemporary brooch, and stacked rings made from silver and 22 carat gold.
Price: £11.99

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