Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Metalworking 101 for Beaders


Something for Everyone!
  
Designing and creating custom findings, pendants, and other projects has never been too much of a challenge for me.  Since I am not self taught, I confess to having spent a great deal of time and money studying with the finest.  In essence, thought there wasn’t anything new to teach this old dog.

When I reviewed “Metalworking 101 for Beaders,” I was put down a notch or two. Yes, sheet, wire, and tubing are very familiar to me.  I have a workbench overflowing with tools and materials, but this book taught me a thing or two. 

Scrimping was an unfamiliar term.  Scrimps are more attractive than crimps and easier to affix with their tiny tools and screwdriver.  No accidental disheartening cracking and malformation of those elusive crimps.

The basic metalworking photos in the book were well defined and all explanations on how to proceed were clearly set forth.  In addition, author gives many wonderful clues to assist in sanding, forming, and soldering.

Twenty-nine projects were presented in an easy to understand format.  Candie shared many of her design concepts by providing multiple sketches.  I was intrigued with the details of the fanciful feathered friend broach which would complement any outfit.  It was an delightful  exercise utilizing many elements of jewelry construction. Author also shares many of her pattern templates.

As I stated in the beginning, there is something in this book for beaders and anyone interested in further whetting their creative juices.









49 comments:

  1. That is one aspect of jewelry making I would love to try. My town is so small (post office and bar--great combination, huh?) that there is no one around to teach stuff like that.

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  2. This one I will definitely check out. Thank you
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  7. I find myself doing more and more metalworking, so of course this book looks interesting.

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  10. This is one form of beadwork/crafting I have not yet attempted. It looks like something I would really enjoy. This is the first time I have visited your blog and I really like it. I will also be linking it on mine if that is not a problem. I would love to be entered in the contest from Lark Books for the "Signed set of Beadweaving Master Class" books. What a wonderful opportunity to give your readers. Thank you.
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  12. I've been making chainmaille and adding beads to some pieces, which of course has led me to using beads without maille. I would love to be entered in the drawing from Lark Books for the "Signed set of Beadweaving Master Class" books. Thank you so much for offering it!
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  14. Metalworking is so intricate, I wish I had the tools to do some to accent my polymer clay jewelry :) I would like to enter to contest for the signed set of beadweaving master class books :) my email is kaylascuties (AT) gmail (DOT) com!

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