In this practical, accessible guide, Claire
Aristides, one of today's hottest, most inspirational
jewellery designers, shows how to make your own fabulous
creations. Packed with beautiful, bespoke pieces,
Bejewelled comprises a breathtaking range of vintage,
classic and contemporary necklaces, earrings, bracelets
and rings. These original, feminine creations have been
selected from Claire's own stunning jewellery designs
and consist of more than thirty unashamedly sexy,
glamorous and totally wearable accessories for every
occasion. Claire's passion for handmade excellence is
apparent throughout the book in the simplicity of her
jewellery, her love of mixing colour and texture, and
her ability to choose the most alluring stones and
materials. Satin ribbon and suede make dramatic
statements when teamed with crystals and wooden beads,
while topaz pendants mix luxuriously with decorative
gold adornments. Claire offers invaluable advice on
getting started, how to approach the design of jewellery
and how to choose from the vast array of beads and
materials available.She goes on to give instruction on
how to accomplish the basics, from making links and
fastenings, and stringing different components, to how
to secure the finished pieces. Within the 'Jewellery
Collection' itself, thirty step-by-step projects allow
you to acquire a variety of skills, including wiring and
working with different materials such as semi-precious
stones, shell and cord, and in the process becoming more
proficient. All the projects -whether a tiger's eye
ring, a pair of turquoise teardrop earrings or a
Swarovski crystal pendent- put creative jewellery design
within everyone's reach. |
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