Synopses & Reviews
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"The names alone seduce (so, too, the finished designs)." Booklist
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"You have never seen a design and inspiration book like this one." Upper Midwest Bead Society Newsletter
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"Enchantment, to artist and first-time author Thornton, comes in many forms, including nature and fairy tales. Even the deconstruction of your best friends wardrobein terms of color, shape, texture. All of her favorite enchantments coalesce in an unusual crafts book, centering on the possible marriage between and among somewhat disparate mediawire, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, and others...Steps are clear, as are the color photographs and lists of necessities, along with at least one variation on the design. Yet nagging thoughts remind pure novices that brushing up on individual craft skills is to be desired. Still, the names alone seduce (so, too, the finished designs): 'window of the heart' bezel pendant, 'sunset baubles' necklace, riverbed rings, and magpie pendant."
Barbara Jacobs, Booklist"You have never seen a design and inspiration book like this one." Upper Midwest Bead Society Newsletter
"Exquisite...this book is packed with techniques, ideas and absolutely stunning jewelry pieces. If you love fantasy and magic, you'll love this book. If you love narrative design, you'll love this book. If you're looking for new tricks for your mixed media skill set, you'll love this book. I highly, highly recommend this book for every jewelry designer's library. It truly is enchanting." Margot Potter, a.k.a. The Impatient Crafter, author, Beyond the Bead
"A beautiful book filled with exquisite illustrations that accompany a delightful story in diary form about the magical journeys of a jewelry maker...and 20 unique projects to guide you on your own jewelry making journey." Bead-Patterns the Magazine
"Part inspiration, part modern fairy tale, and part how-to book, this volume is both whimsical and practical. I was thoroughly charmed by Thornton's imaginative approach." Metal Clay Today magazine
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"You have never seen a design and inspiration book like this one."
Upper Midwest Bead Society Newsletter"Exquisite...this book is packed with techniques, ideas and absolutely stunning jewelry pieces. If you love fantasy and magic, you'll love this book. If you love narrative design, you'll love this book. If you're looking for new tricks for your mixed media skill set, you'll love this book. I highly, highly recommend this book for every jewelry designer's library. It truly is enchanting." Margot Potter, a.k.a. The Impatient Crafter, author, Beyond the Bead
"A beautiful book filled with exquisite illustrations that accompany a delightful story in diary form about the magical journeys of a jewelry maker...and 20 unique projects to guide you on your own jewelry making journey." Bead-Patterns the Magazine
"Part inspiration, part modern fairy tale, and part how-to book, this volume is both whimsical and practical. I was thoroughly charmed by Thornton's imaginative approach." Metal Clay Today magazine
Synopsis
Presented in the style of an artists journal, this remarkable handbook uses an informal, conversational approach to teach a wide variety of innovative mixed-media jewelry techniques. Accompanied by fairytale introductions and augmented by watercolor illustrations and design sketches, the 20 unique projects featured, ranging from the delightfully simple to the exquisitely ornate, are infused with personal meaning. Projects make use of various newly popular techniques in mixed-media jewelry, including the creation of resin pendants, PMC clasps, polymer clay beads, and more. All basic techniques are made clear by step-by-step photography.
About the Author
Cynthia Thornton is the designer for the popular bead-making and jewelry studio, Green Girl Studios. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.