This is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated study of silver vessels from ancient Macedonia from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BC. These precious vessels formed part of dining sets owned by the royal family and the elite and have been discovered in the tombs of their owners. Eleni Zimi presents 171 artifacts in a full-length study of form, decoration, inscriptions and manufacturing techniques, set against contemporary comparanda in other media (clay, bronze, glass). She adopts an art historical and sociological approach to the archaeological evidence and demonstrates that the use of silver vessels as an expression of wealth and a status symbol is not only connected with the wealth spread in the empire after Alexander's the Great expedition to the East, but constitutes a practice reflecting the opulence and appreciation for luxury at least in the Macedonian court from the reign of Philip II onwards.

Resin jewellery is very easy to make and the technique is incredibly versatile. Popular craft author Sara Naumann shows you how to make beautiful pieces of jewellery for men and women, using simple techniques and inexpensive materials. Great fun and quick to make, you can add paper, fabric, photographs, shells, dried flowers, nail polish and more to the resin, producing professional-looking and stylish pieces that are totally unique. There are more than 50 projects to inspire you to create your own resin jewellery for yourself, or as gifts for family and friends. Ideal for beginners and more experienced crafters, prepare to become addicted!

Sandy Griffiths deel eietydse, oorspronklike idees vir 'n verskeidenheid piouter-juwele. Daar is oorbelle, armbande, borsspelde en hangers te kies en te keur. Maak hulle vir jouself of as 'n seer gewaardeerde geskenk. 20 projekte, meestal met foto's van variasies; diagramme vir al die ontwerpe ingesluit; maklik om te maak, steeds stylvol en elegant.

This title offers easy-to-follow instructions for knotted bracelets with embroidery floss. These colourful bracelets are fun for kids and teens.

Beginners' exercises explain the basics of threading buttons, sewing stitches, fusing felt and even how to crochet. Once the techniques are mastered, designs can be as extravagant or as simple as you want - no specialist skills or equipment is required. The basic techniques are followed by a wide range of stunning projects that will appeal to every crafter out there. The projects vary from funky, chunky jewellery and accessories for kids to beautiful and delicate accessories and fun decor items for yourself and your home. For beginners there are clear instructions, while experienced crafters will find loads of inspiration for personalised projects. Beautiful colour photographs of all finished projects will provide further inspiration while templates for the designs in the book will make it easy to use that inspiration to create delightful gifts or unique items for your own use.

Beginnersoefeninge wys jou die basiese knoopryg-teknieke, een-voudige steke, hoe om vasstrykstof vir lae te gebruik en selfs hoe om te hekel. Wanneer jy hierdie tegnieke baasgeraak het, kan jou ontwerpe so eenvoudig of ingewikkeld wees as wat jy hulle wil maak - en jy het geen spesiale vaardighede of toerusting nodig nie. Die basiese tegnieke word gevolg deur 'n groot versameling pragtige projekte wat by die meeste handwerkers groot byval sal vind. Die projekte wissel van funky, bonkige krale en bykomstighede vir kinders tot lieflike, delikate bykomstighede en prettige dekoritems vir jouself en jou huis. Daar is maklike aanwysings vir beginners, terwyl daar vir meer gevorderde handwerkers hope inspirasie is om hulle persoonlike stempel op die projekte af te druk. Uitmuntende kleurfoto's van al die voltooide projekte hou hulle eie bekoring en inspirasie in, en patrone van al die ontwerpe wat in die boek gebruik is, maak dit maklik om die inspirasie in pragtige geskenke of unieke items vir eie gebruik vas te vang.

Following the same approach as the runaway bestseller, Jewellery in a jiffy, this follow up will not disappoint. Once again aimed at the impatient beader, it contains loads of original jewellery designs with the focus on crystals, pearls and gemstones. Some pieces can be completed in a few minutes while many others will take no more than an hour or two - quick results indeed. Pearls, crystals and gemstones all come in a dazzling variety of shapes and colours and were used either singly or in splendid combinations for necklaces, chokers, bracelets and earrings for every taste and occasion. Whether you want it glitzy and glamorous, sophisticated or casual, you will find suitable creative ideas and suggestions in this titel. Clear step by step instructions and photographs explain the amazingly simple techniques so anyone can achieve attractive results quickly and easily. A treasure trove of handcrafted jewellery, this title also has stunning commissioned photographs of all finished pieces.

Harsjuwele is baie maklik om te maak en die tegniek is ongelooflik veelsydig. Sara Naumann, 'n gewilde handwerkskrywer, wys jou hoe om pragtige harsjuwele met eenvoudige tegnieke en goedkoop materiaal vir mans en vroue te maak. Die juwele kan in 'n japtrap gemaak word en jy kan papier, lap, foto's, skulpe, droe blomme, naelpolitoer en ander materiaal by die hars voeg om unieke harsjuwele met 'n professionele, stylvolle voorkoms te skep. Meer as 50 projekte sal jou inspireer om jou eie harsjuwele vir jouself of as geskenke vir familie en vriende te maak. Dit is ideaal vir beginners en meer bedrewe handwerkers, maar wees gewaarsku - dit is verslawend! Wat hierdie boek uniek maak, is dat papier ingesluit word - die skeppings is dus eintlik papierjuwele. Ou papier soos kaarte en bladmusiek skep 'n vintage voorkoms terwyl fotoplakwerk- of origami-papier vars en kontemporer lyk. Die boek sal dus byval vind by papier- sowel as juweelhandwerkers.

Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them. With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carving, tools, tool-making and materials. There are exercises that introduce the beginner to using wax and then build ideas and confidence to try more complex designs. Included are advanced techniques that show how to use stones in a carving and how to add texture and surface detail. Finally, finished examples demonstrate the potential, excitement and versality of the method.

Master the art and craft of metal jewelry making in your own home studio Great jewelry is original, well-designed, and -- with the right tools -- can be created at home by the aspiring artist. "The Jeweler's Studio Handbook "guides you through the process of equipping your own jewelry studio and teaches you the techniques that will have you crafting one-of-a-kind metal jewelry in no time.Artist Brandon Holschuh walks you through planning your work space, selecting tools and materials, mastering basic metalwork techniques, and applying your new skills to twenty original pieces. In addition, "The Jeweler's Studio Handbook "encourages novel design, good organization and fearless experimentation, ensuring it will remain an invaluable resource for jewelry artists for years to come.Invites you into the world of the home jewelry artist, from workbench to galleryTeaches fundamental jewelry-making techniques -- hammering, soldering, riveting, and more -- in full-color photographsIllustrates the steps for crafting twenty beautiful pieces of metalwork jewelry, including rings, bracelets, earrings, and pendantsFeatures gallery-quality jewelry from dozens of contributing artists

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this distinctive collection will give an insight into the work of an English, twentieth century, master goldsmith.Each photograph is of a unique piece, showing that the skills of a traditionally trained goldsmith can still create gold and silver pieces that can rival that of the past revered Russian master goldsmiths.This book will be of interest to anyone who can appreciate and is interested in the skills of a master goldsmith, and one who takes pleasure in including flora and fauna, made from precious metals, into many of his designs and finished pieces.

This panoramic illustrated history explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since earliest times. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. This reissue includes images of major acquisitions made in the last ten years, particularly from Europe since 1700 and from Asia.

Sandy Griffiths shares fresh, original ideas for a range of pewter jewellery. Choose from various brooches, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Make them for yourself or as sure-to-be-appreciated gifts. 20 projects, several with illustrated variations; Diagrams for all designs included; Easy to make, yet stylish and fabulous.

Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for crafters of all abilities. This book will show you step-by-step how to create your own earrings using a variety of techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, and foiling. A helpful opening section details the different clay types and essential tools and template pageswill help you create a variety of earring styles. Feed your creative spirit and learn to make your own tiny, wearable works of art!

Precious metal wire is a versatile material that can be used to great advantage in jewellery design. This book focuses on using soldering techniques to confidently construct wearable wire jewellery designs. It incorporates fundamental skills such as cutting, filing, annealing and soldering, and encourages the maker to master these basic techniques, so they can create individual articles of wire jewellery using their own inspiration and designs.

Beading is an absorbing hobby. You need very little equipment and the materials are a joy to collect and will provide much of the inspiration for your pieces. It is a pleasure to quickly make up a piece of jewellery to complement an outfit, or create a pair of earrings as a gift. The first section in the book introduces the tools, materials and fundamental techniques used throughout the projects. It also provides a pictorial reference of most sizes and styles of seed beads and an outline of other common bead types. The projects presented in the book include both beginner and advanced techniques, from basic stringing and knotting to more complex bead weaving.