Bohemian-inspired jewelry : 50 designs using leather, ribbon, and cords

Bohemian-inspired jewelry 50 designs using leather, ribbon, and cords

Lorelei Eurto

Book - 2012

"Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry showcases 50 beautiful designs that explore the rapidly growing trend of using cords and ribbon in jewelry. Inside this colorful instruction book are clear steps for incorporating these trendy materials into designs as well as troubleshooting tips for finishing the ends using the right findings and how to care for materials such as 100% silk ribbon. Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry is perfect for all levels of jewelry makers interested in creating beautiful, hip designs. Beginner jewelry artists will learn basic skills including, stringing, wire-wrapping, knotting, and braiding. Advanced designers are provided with a vast range of material and design ideas. Regardless of your skill level, you'll also learn how ...to feel confident with more complicated knotting. This is the perfect instructional book for jewelry designers interested in exploring the world of alternative materials in beaded jewelry. "--

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Subjects
Jewelry making.
Textile jewelry.
Leatherwork.
Published
Loveland : Interweave Press 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Lorelei Eurto (-)
Other Authors
Erin Siegel (-)
Physical Description
127 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781596684980
  • Introduction
  • Materials & Tools
  • Ribbons & Cords
  • Care & Storage of Ribbons
  • Beads & Findings
  • Tools
  • Techniques
  • Projects
  • Copper Antiquity
  • Lavender
  • Vintage Glam
  • Triple Loop
  • Flying Through Hoops
  • Unfolding
  • Charmed Dragonfly
  • Sari Summer
  • Bohemian Wrapsody
  • Soul Sister
  • Oxford Circus
  • Garden Graces
  • Awakening Lotus
  • Croon
  • Daisy Cuff
  • Fly, Little Bird
  • Witch Hazel
  • Fleur de Lis
  • Peacock Boheme
  • The Gardener
  • Tidy Trimmings
  • Black Flowers
  • Copper Ribbon Lariat
  • My Affection
  • Pompidou
  • How Does Your Garden Grow
  • The Beach House
  • Flirtation Lariat
  • Nouvelle
  • Sakura
  • Queen Anne's Lace
  • Elements of Earth
  • Sonoran Sunset
  • Carey
  • Home Is Where the Heart Is
  • Ocean Love
  • Indigo Forest
  • Simply Peaceful
  • Suede Spirals
  • Delicate Things
  • Batik Boutique
  • Autumnal Arrangement
  • Butterfly Song
  • Pearly Yours
  • Sweet Nectar
  • Raku Ribbon
  • In the Garden
  • Quietude
  • Erin's Eclectic
  • Shimmering Pearls
  • Resources
  • Contributors
  • Index
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

So what is a "bohemian," anyway? By the looks of this luscious book it is a woman who favors a soft, fluttery style accented with bits of silky ribbon, shiny beads and a supple leather strap or two (50 Shades fans, take note!). Whatever the definition, readers of this book this will find more than four dozen well-planned and clearly explained projects, including bracelets, earrings and necklaces. The projects range from easy to intermediate - there's nothing here that a pair of pliers can't tackle - and are inspired by items from far-flung cultures (saris, batiks, sakuras) and elements of nature (moon, stars, flowers). All the projects incorporate unusual elements - buttons, lace scraps, ceramic letters, leather knots, braid scraps - that surprise and inspire. The technique illustrations are both pretty and illuminating and the photography of the finished projects is both alluring and detailed enough to provide further clarification and direction to the hobbyist. Overall, a lovely addition to a jewelry-maker's library. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Review by Library Journal Review

The projects in this book may be bohemian-inspired, but they're more haute than hippie. Jewelry designers Eurto and Siegel work with ribbons and cords in their designs, and the contrast between these softer materials and the beads and stones in their jewelry is a source of inspiration. Most of the projects incorporate little more than basic stringing and knotting techniques, although some projects explore simple wirework. Advanced crafters could easily customize their pieces further by handcrafting clasps and other findings. VERDICT These attractive yet simple designs will appeal to a variety of tastes. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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