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.
In addition to Aisha's stamping and design techniques, enjoy tutorials on basic metalworking skills:
* Riveting
* Creating holes
* Shaping
* Antiquing
* Basic polishing
* Filing
Aisha focuses on inexpensive metals such as copper, brass and nickel as she shows how to create basic punch designs with just one stamp. She then demonstrates how the same design can be elaborated using two, then three or more different punches. The design possibilities are endless!
- ISBN10 1620334828
- ISBN13 9781620334829
- Publish Date 15 October 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Interweave Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 128
- Language English