Ronna Sarvas Weltman - Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay And Wire Jewelry

Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay And Wire Jewelry /
Античный модерн: украшения из полимерной глины и проволокиГод издания: 2009
Автор: Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Жанр или тематика: Бижутерия (полимерная глина, проволока)
Издательство: Interweave Press LLC
ISBN: 978-1-62033-236-8/978-1-59668-613-7
Язык: Английский
Формат: EPUB/PDF
Качество: Издательский макет или текст (eBook)
Интерактивное оглавление: Да/Нет
Количество страниц: 178/137
Описание:
Артистично комбинирующее полимерную глину с проволокой, данное специфическое руководство учит мастеров бижутерии создавать органичные, замысловатые и современные украшения.
Целый ряд инновационных техник в дизайне бусин и компонентов из полимерной глины сочетается с элементами из проволоки (таких как застежки, швензы для серег, шапочки для бусин, пины с наконечником и многое другое) для создания авторского стиля. Данное издание, объясняя основы дизайна украшений, также тщательно исследует способы сделать 'примитивные' элементы и достигнуть органического эффекта посредством смешения цветов и текстур. В книгу включено большое количество дизайнов бижутерии из полимерной глины и проволоки, текстурных техник, 15 уникальных детально изложенных проектов, галерея законченных работ.

Description
Artistically combining polymer clay with wire, this distinctive manual teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create organic, sophisticated, and contemporary jewelry.
A range of innovative techniques in designing beads and components from polymer clay are combined with wireworking elements, inspired clasps and ear wires, wire bead caps, polymer clay tipped head pins, and more for a signature look. Explaining fundamentals of jewelry design, this manual also delves into what makes a piece 'primitive' and how to achieve an organic effect through color mixing and textures. Included are a wide variety of polymer clay and wire jewelry design and texture techniques, 15 one-of-a-kind detailed projects, and a gallery of completed works.

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Оглавление (Contents)
INTRODUCTION - 7
DESIGNING JEWELRY - 9
COLOR INSPIRATION - 10
THE MECHANICS OF JEWELRY DESIGN - 11
ABOUT WIRE - 15
ABOUT POLYMER CLAY - 24
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK - 33
PROJECTS
Serendipity's Sister Necklace - 34This delightful strand of beads introduces a potpourri of techniques for creating color and texture.
Nightfall in Mozambique Necklace - 46High contrast plays the starring role in this sophisticated blending of black and bone colors.
Mama's Mambo Bracelet - 56Wavy spacers and rich jewel tones add to the colorful undulating lines of this joyous piece.
Aria's Dream Necklace - 60Primitive style juxtaposed with bright colors adds to the visual intrigue of this necklace's subtly marbled beads.
Lush Sonata Necklace - 68Zebra beads contrast with whimsical peach bead caps in this inspired combination, evoking style and adventure.
Desert Abundance Bracelet - 74A color palette that moves from purple to teal contrasts with primitive bone spacer beads and cogged brass heishi in this beautiful bracelet.
Springtime Afternoon Bracelet - 78A marbled pink focal bead and delicate petal-thin disks combine with primitive dark steel wire coils in this funky but feminine bracelet.
Dancing Bells Earrings - 84Polymer clay bells and delicate wire dangles evoke springtime blooms in these provocative earrings.
Zen Earrings - 88Intriguingly textured silver disks are joined with extruded polymer clay wrapped around wire dangles.
Twice Told Story Ring - 94Words tell a beautiful story in this sublime tableau of enigmatic script atop a gracefully shaped wire ring.
Moondance Necklace - 100Colorful polymer clay pods and rings are paired with energetic and spontaneous wire improvisation in this enchanting necklace.
Three-Ring Circus Brooch - 106Rings of color assert themselves against a neutral background in this quirky composition that includes a touch of subtly textured wire.
So Much and More Bracelet - 114Extruded polymer clay forms an elegant bangle punctuated by a striking sculptural copper wire clasp.
Embrace Me Ring - 118Circles, stripes, and arcs all contribute to the stylish energy of this improbable and amusing cocktail ring.
Ancient Vessel Necklace - 124An intriguing polymer clay membrane covers an elegant, primitive copper wire armature in this pendant that is reminiscent of an ancient artifact.
GLOSSARY - 129
GALLERY - 130
RESOURCES - 134
INDEX - 135