The Jewelry Recipe Book by Nancy Soriano
The Jewelry Recipe Book takes materials available at large craft stores (as well as specialty shops and artisan shops on Etsy)--beads, shrink plastic, leather, lace, pearls, sequins, polymer clay, yarn, and pinecones, to name a few--and transforms them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Each of the 35 mini chapters organized by material consists of three projects and three skill levels, adding up to more than 100 stunning pieces that could easily be found for sale at Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie. Every piece is beautifully photographed, as are the majority of how-to steps, and the information is presented in an easy-to-follow way, like a recipe. The book also includes an overview of simple jewelry-making techniques and tips, with best practices for how to work with various materials; how to wear jewelry; and how to work with design elements that include color, scale, and shape.
“If you can follow a recipe, you can make a bracelet, necklace or earringsUsing easy-to-find materials, [The Jewelry Recipe Book] walks crafters of all levels through the steps. Basic techniques and tips are covered, as well as advice for working with a variety of materials. A primer on color, scale and shape is included.”
—Dallas Morning News
“Can you give me a recipe for that bracelet? Soriano, former editor-in-chief of Country Living magazine, answers this question with a big ‘yes’ in this jewelry ‘cookbook’ that features more than 100 projects, all with fewer than five ingredients and many with even fewer steps. Soriano . . . scores major creativity points with the unusual and surprising nature of some of her ingredients, such as T-shirts, pine cones, and plumbing hardware.”
—Publishers Weekly
—Dallas Morning News
“Can you give me a recipe for that bracelet? Soriano, former editor-in-chief of Country Living magazine, answers this question with a big ‘yes’ in this jewelry ‘cookbook’ that features more than 100 projects, all with fewer than five ingredients and many with even fewer steps. Soriano . . . scores major creativity points with the unusual and surprising nature of some of her ingredients, such as T-shirts, pine cones, and plumbing hardware.”
—Publishers Weekly
Nancy Soriano became interested in design at a young age, rummaging through her mother's jewelry box and accompanying her mother on flea market outings. While serving as the magazine's editor in chief, she introduced crafts and DIY to Country Living, and she has also worked as the Publishing Director for Craft at F+W Media. She lives in a 1920s Tudor cottage in New York City with her husband, son, and her many collections, which include a lot of vintage and handmade jewelry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781579656188 |
| ISBN 10 | 1579656188 |
| Title | The Jewelry Recipe Book |
| Author | Nancy Soriano |
| Series | Recipe Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Artisan |
| Year published | 2015-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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