Junk Jewelry

Junk Jewelry: 25 Extraordinary Designs to Create from Ordinary Objects by Jane Eldershaw. Published by Potter Craft, New York, NY, 2008. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 142 Pgs. ISBN 0307405176. Designed to make people look twice, Junk Jewelry's beauty lies in featuring otherwise ordinary items in artful, surprising ways. What looks like a metal cuff turns out to be made of safety pins; translucent hoop earrings are actually computer chips; and a drawer pull transforms into a pendant. As the world goes green, there's never been a better time to pack a visual punch with recycled materials and everyday objects or mementos found in a dresser, at a flea market, or in the attic. The author shares principles for assembling junk jewelry successfully without sacrificing imagination. You'll learn how to find inspiration, create aesthetic rhythm, and pull off wearing the pieces with panache. With step-by-step instructions, tips on finding the best raw materials, and instructional illustrations, this book is both a thoughtful how-to manual and a unique, intellectually satisfying style guide. Description text copyright 2014 BooksForComfort. Item ID 29419.