Wrapped in Gems
Title | Wrapped in Gems PDF eBook |
Author | Mai Sato-Flores |
Publisher | Three Rivers Press |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Beadwork |
ISBN | 0307408469 |
"Learn to combine precious gemstones and wire-wrapping techniques to create, beautiful, wearable works of art"--From publisher description.
Gems and Gemstones
Title | Gems and Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Lance Grande |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 387 |
Release | 2009-11-15 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0226305112 |
"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Beading with Gemstones
Title | Beading with Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Valerie MacCarthy |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781579908874 |
Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Val�rie MacCarthy--whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world--has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewelry. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.
Freeform Wire Art Jewelry
Title | Freeform Wire Art Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Gayle Bird |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-04-20 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1440241333 |
Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.
Rare Gemstones
Title | Rare Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Renée Newman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Precious stones |
ISBN | 9780929975467 |
This guide provides concise, interesting and practical details on uncommon gems that are now being used by designers to create distinctive jewelry. It also lists the identification properties of the gems, where they are found, how they are used, why they are unique, how they are priced, and how to care for them.
Friends and Gems Wire Wrapped Opalite Pendant
Title | Friends and Gems Wire Wrapped Opalite Pendant PDF eBook |
Author | Bonnie McPhail |
Publisher | |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2016-04-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781530872510 |
To my dear sisters and cherished friends, We as women get so busy! We go to work, take care of our children and husbands, and do all the errands to keep the house running. On and on it goes. We see our friends at church, in passing, or at the grocery store, and always comment on how we should get together- but then we don't. And we say the same thing the next time we see them. Does this sound familiar? Friends and Gems Wire Wrapped Opalite Pendant is a wonderful combination of spiritual lessons ("gems") and an actual wire wrapping jewelry lesson. This is book number Fifteen in the Friends and Gems series; it is designed to be used by women either in a small-group setting or alone in your own personal quiet time. The course includes simple step-by-step instructions and to create the beautiful wire wrapped opalite featured on the cover. You can use any bead that has a hole drilled in the top. I wanted to make this not only a painting tutorial but a relaxing time of peace and inner reflection. So I have included stories, poetry, simple bible lessons, scriptures and places for you to record your thoughts while you work on your project either alone or in a group. Along the way, you will learn life changing spiritual truths that you can apply to your own life, all while spending time with your friends. Sound like fun? Let's get started!
The Gem Hunter
Title | The Gem Hunter PDF eBook |
Author | Gary W. Bowersox |
Publisher | GeoVision, Inc. |
Pages | 544 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780974732312 |
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.