Pru McRae's love of Japanese braiding techniques has led her to experiment with traditional braids to unlock their potential in contemporary jewellery making. Her innovative disk has become a must-have piece of equipment in the kumihimo world.The Prumihimo(R) Disk: A fresh approach to kumihimo has eight carefully chosen projects to develop your skills and help youexplore the Prumihimo(R) disk to learn: how to braid without beads, how to add beads on one, two, three or four sides of the braid, ho...
Relaxing Colouring Book for Girls (Funny Art, #10) (Animals in Winter, #2)
by J K Mimo
Animal Coloring Book for Kids and Toddlers (Early Learning, #8) (Early Childhood Education, #3)
by Creative Color
Since its opening on the place Vendome in Paris in 1906, renowned jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels has played a leading role in setting style and design trends in luxury jewelry and in the development of the art of jewelry design. Van Cleef & Arpels pieces have been worn by such style icons as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, and the company's prestige has spread throughout the globe, thanks to an unending list of prominent commissions issued by royal and imperial courts and t...
Today, attitudes about costume jewelry include respect and enjoyment from the growing number of collectors who search for pieces made by important designers from the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Today's teenagers are wearing vintage Hippie and Mod jewelry. Prices are escalating. Over 615 color photographs and 60 advertising pieces are presented to display the variety in these popular adornments. Fashion and political trends are explained to show that they were reflected in the jewelry desig...
Inspired by life, created by you Create distinctive pieces that evoke wonderful memories, reflect your passions, or simply make you smile. A Bead in Time shows you how to take even the smallest slices of life and turn them into beaded works of art. From a favorite vacation spot to a beloved "furry family member," you'll design meaningful jewelry pieces using a familiar source of inspiration: your life! A Bead in Time features: 35 exquisite jewelry projects inspired by personal memories and exper...
Spectacular: Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection
by Liana Paredes
Numerous publications have dealt with the subject of jewellery, but this book stands alone: all of the jewels featured were owned by Marjorie Post, either bought by her or commissioned from contemporary designers using new and old gems. There are major pieces by Van Cleef and Arpels (the remarkable diamond and ruby flower brooch is on the cover), Cartier, including the famous Indian Emerald Pendant brooch; the incredible Blue Heart Diamond set as a ring by Harry Winston and the Marie Louise Dia...
Micro macrame is the technique of making tiny knots with cords that are much thinner than those used in the traditional macrame art of the '60s and '70s. With 15 projects, this book turns any novice jewelry maker into a master of this emerging technique. Many of the projects are bracelets, which are popular and quick to work up, but this illustrated guide also includes a variety of necklaces and other beautiful projects. With a focus on techniques, this book also teaches jewelry makers how to in...
67 Amazing Custom Ring Designs to Inspire Your Perfect Engagement Ring
by Vanessa Nicole
