Chain and bead jewelry geometric connections : new techniques for creating dimensional earrings, bracelets, and necklaces

In Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections, wirework jewelry designer Scott David Plumlee shares his techniques for creating an amazing array of original designs using copper, silver, brass, and gold jump rings, all inspired by geometric shapes. By adapting and building on the traditional Byzantine chain configuration, Scott creates unique collections of earrings, bracelets and necklaces, from three-sided Tripoli to the four-sided Quatrefoil to the five-sided Pentagon, plus innovative Organic designs, including fish, five- and six- pointed snowflakes, and a butterfly. The thorough "Chain and Bead Basics" chapter, which guides readers through all the essential tools and techniques, makes it easy for beginners to re-create these stunning pieces. From the Trade Paperback edition.

In Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections, wirework jewelry designer Scott David Plumlee shares his techniques for creating an amazing array of original designs using copper, silver, brass, and gold jump rings, all inspired by geometric shapes.
 
By adapting and building on the traditional Byzantine chain configuration, Scott creates unique collections of earrings, bracelets and necklaces, from three-sided Tripoli to the four-sided Quatrefoil to the five-sided Pentagon, plus innovative Organic designs, including fish, five- and six- pointed snowflakes, and a butterfly.
 
The thorough “Chain and Bead Basics” chapter, which guides readers through all the essential tools and techniques, makes it easy for beginners to re-create these stunning pieces.

In wirework jewelry designer Scott David Plumlee shares his techniques for creating an amazing array of original designs using copper, silver, brass, and gold jump rings, all inspired by geometric shapes. By adapting and building on the traditional Byzantine chain configuration, Scott creates unique collections of earrings, bracelets and necklaces, from three-sided Tripoli to the four-sided Quatrefoil to the five-sided Pentagon, plus innovative Organic designs, including fish, five- and six- pointed snowflakes, and a butterfly. The thorough "Chain and Bead Basics" chapter, which guides readers through all the essential tools and techniques, makes it easy for beginners to re-create these stunning pieces.__From the Trade Paperback edition.__ For jewellery makers, beaders and wireworkers at all skill levels who are looking for a unique approach to chain-maille technique and jewellery design. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections, wirework jeweller, teacher and author Scott David Plumlee shares his techniques for creating a variety of unique geometric and beaded chain-maille designs, combining the entry-level elements of jewellery making with in-depth instruction and compelling design Suitable for jewellery makers, beaders and wireworkers at different skill levels who look for a unique approach to chain-maille technique and jewellery design, this title presents the techniques of creating a variety of geometric and beaded chain-maille designs, combining the entry-level elements of jewellery making with instruction and design A reference for jewelry makers, beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels provides instructions for a simple, multiple-craft approach to chain-maille technique and jewelry design that incorporates unique geometric layouts. Original.