New Directions in Punched Metal Jewelry : 20 Clever and Easy Stamped Projects

Stamped Metal Jewelry teaches multiple metal stamping and texturing techniques, and the projects incorporate wirework and metalsmithing to create fabulous necklaces, beads, charms, bracelets, cuffs, and earrings. The book opens with an extensive section on stamping, wirework, and metalsmithing tools and techniques. With these skills, you can begin the inspiring jewelry designs with confidence. Nineteen projects cover a variety of techniques and designs such as creating charms, incorporating stamped links into beaded projects, making stamped links from flat wire and wire-wrapping them.;Cover; Title Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Materials & Tools; Tools; Materials; Basic Metalsmithing Techniques; Hammering & Texturing; Cutting & Sawing; Hole Punching; Dapping; Riveting; Oxidizing & Polishing; Annealing; Getting Started Stamping; Safety First!; Set Up Your Work Space; Start Stamping; Projects; Easy Stamped Pendant; ID-Style Bracelet; Stamped Prefabricated Rings; Linked-Shapes Bracelet; Say It on Your Wrist; Wrapped-Link Bracelet; Stamped Ladder Bracelet; Stamped & Stacked Ring; Textured-Metal Pendant; Leather Cuff; Double Decker Pendant. Discover a simple technique that creates striking and original results. Using basic metal punch tools--dots and lines--author Aisha Formanski brings a fresh approach to jewelry-making inspired by Mexican stamped tin mirrors. Styles range from direct references to the Mexican folk art that first inspired her to geometric patterns that resemble tin ceilings or printed fabric to designs that look like Japanese sashiko or other embroidery. In addition to Aisha's stamping and design techniques, enjoy tutorials on basic metalworking skills: • Riveting • Creating holes • Shaping • Antiquing • Basic polishing • And filing Aisha focuses on inexpensive metals such as copper, brass, and nickel and shows how to create basic punch designs with just one stamp. She then demonstrates how the same design can be elaborated using two, three, or more different punches. The design possibilities are endless! Cover Title Page Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Materials & Tools Tools Materials Basic Metalsmithing Techniques Hammering & Texturing Cutting & Sawing Hole Punching Dapping Riveting Oxidizing & Polishing Annealing Getting Started Stamping Safety First! Set Up Your Work Space Start Stamping Projects Easy Stamped Pendant ID-Style Bracelet Stamped Prefabricated Rings Linked-Shapes Bracelet Say It on Your Wrist Wrapped-Link Bracelet Stamped Ladder Bracelet Stamped & Stacked Ring Textured-Metal Pendant Leather Cuff Double Decker Pendant. Silver-Framed Gems PendantThe Crown Jewel Crisscross Stamped & Riveted Earrings Bold Stamped & Riveted Beads Snazz-It-Up Pendant with Bail Simply Charming Riveted Collage Pendant Full Circle Bracelet Gallery Resources Basic Wirework Techniques Contributors Sources for Supplies Copyright. Strip Piecing With Twists and Turns! Start with basic strip piecing, add easy and gently curved edges, and prepare to be amazed! Louisa introduces 4 design concepts, 2 template based and 2 template free, all with step-by-step instructions. Whether you own Louisa's 2001 best-selling Strips ‘n Curves or you're new to the world of combining curved-edge and strip piecing, you'll love the fresh ideas and fabulous inspiration in this book. Learn Louisa's four new techniques (Half Clamshell, Free-Form Curves, Strips ‘n Circles, and The Swirl); then try them in four complete project quilts! Lots of step-bystep photos and clear instructions ensure your success. Ideas for home décor, garments, and quilts, quilts, quilts! "Discover a simple technique that creates striking and original results. Using basic metal punch tools--dots and lines--author Aisha Formanski brings a fresh approach to jewelry-making inspired by Mexican stamped tin mirrors. Styles range from direct references to the Mexican folk art that first inspired her, to geometric patterns that resemble tin ceilings or printed fabric, or to designs that look like Japanese sashiko or other embroidery"--Publisher's description Introduces 4 design concepts, 2 template based and 2 template free, all with step-by-step instructions on strips 'n curves and on combining curved-edge and strip piecing. This work offers four techniques: Half Clamshell, Free-Form Curves, Strips 'n Circles, and The Swirl. It includes step-by-step photos and instructions. Using basic metal-punch tools to create simple shapes, you can combine the elements to create patterns, with results that are fresh and original

discover 4 Brand New Design Concepts, 2 Template Based And 2 Template Free, All With Step-by-step Instructions.