New directions in punched metal jewelry : 20 clever and easy stamped projects

Overview: 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. 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! 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 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! Content: Tools -- Punching Technique -- Metal Working Techniques: Cutting Sheet Metal Filing and Sanding Making Holes Riveting Shaping Metal Antiquing and Polishing -- Sample Projects: Cowgirl Cuff and Ring -- cutting, shaping, forming, punching and freeform punching, riveting Bird Plaque -- cutting, shaping, freeform punching Cut and Dapped Earrings -- dapping, disc cutting and punching Scallop Pendant -- cutting, shaping, riveting, punching Shrine Necklace -- cutting, disc cutting, texturing, punching, riveting Carousel Cuff Bracelet -- cutting, riveting, punching Crescent Necklace -- cutting, punching, riveting, stringing, texturing, tube riveting and wire wrapping Virage Bracelet -- cutting, punching and shaping Bouquet Necklace -- dapping, freeform punching and riveting -- How to Make Your Own Punches -- Punch Patterns. "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 Using basic metal-punch tools to create simple shapes, you can combine the elements to create patterns, with results that are fresh and original