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Perfect Match: Earring Designs For Every Occasion | 
 enlarge | Author: Sara Schwittek
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 64348
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 1600610684
Dewey Decimal Number: 739.27
EAN: 9781600610684
ASIN: 1600610684
Publication Date: June 3, 2008
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Book Description
Readers will appreciate the fun, accessible structure of Perfect Match. The authors have organized the various earring projects into categories and occasions such as a day at the office, an afternoon at the beach, night out on the town and more. From simple dangles to sophisticated chandeliers, the broad range of earring styles presented is sure to inspire crafters and jewelry enthusiasts to produce their own special pair of earrings. Each set of earrings is labeled with a symbol that correlates to the amount of time the project takes to complete allowing readers to gage the complexity of the project before proceeding. Some earrings can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes! Helpful tips on how to save time and money are sprinkled throughout the book in addition to a techniques section that teaches crafters all of the skills necessary to complete any project in the book.
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Great Treasure July 16, 2008
Lovely simplicity...Need I say more? Yes, hope this author creates another book or even a DVD!
Great Book! July 9, 2008
this book is full of color photos and very good instuctions. Since I am a beginer this book provides step by step photos on how to create wire loops and making hoop earrings and much more. For the price you can't beat it.
Perfect Match by Sara Schwittek July 7, 2008
This book was exactly what I was looking for, it had beautiful designs, easy to understand instructions and quick and easy ways to make beautiful and unusual earrings...I own many jewelry and beading books, but this one is at the top of my list...Do yourself a favor and get yourself a copy of your own, it's well worth it!
I love this book! July 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is so wonderful that I'm coming out of lurk mode to review it.
I came across Shy Siren during a quest for interesting items for a blog I write. After about two minutes I realized my mouth was still agape and I was on the verge of actually drooling. I knew I had found my jewelry design hero. Shortly afterwards, I received this book as a gift! Serendipity!!
This book starts out with a comprehensive (but not overwhelmingly scary!) list of items you will need to begin making the projects listed.
There is a technique section that is straightforward on what tools to use and when, and what technique is best for the look you want. I also love that the illustrations show a *real* hand using a *real* tool so you can copy the hand placement rather than having to guess at what the directions mean.
Once you gone through the basics (great review for seasoned crafters, or fabulous beginning for those just starting out) Sara delves into the projects themselves. Each project includes a list of techniques, tools, and materials as well as a time frame for completing the jewelry.
The designs are just lovely and use a range of materials that you can easily use as is, or change up to suit your needs.
How much better and easier does it get? Now, not only are they wonderful projects in and of themselves but I can easily see veteran crafters using these designs as inspiration.
To round out this book, Sara has added a list of resources, some of which I have heard of, some not.
This is a great book for everyone of every skill level and I know you'll be as pleased with this book as I am.
Thanks again to the wonderful gal who gave me this book as a gift! :D
Ok, whatcha waitin' for? Add it to your cart!
Sharing the love, Starr :D
Fabulous book in all regards! July 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Usually I know nothing about a jewelry-making book before I buy it, but this time, finding it was serendipitous. I had run across some of Sara Schwittek's designs on a website and I had written to ask her a question. My question was answered in her brand new book, so she recommended it. I could not have been more delighted. This singular book stands head and shoulders above most of my jewelry-making books. It is remarkable in several different categories: 1) beautiful design and lay out - I am married to a graphic designer so I am almost jaded by design. I love the work the photographer & designer did; 2) targeted to audiences of all levels - a beginner can simply buy off-the-shelf findings and make the earrings, or she can learn more advanced wire working skills by using the techniques that are included in the book. These tutorials are top-notch; and finally 3) her designs knock me out. This is probably the most subjective aspect of reviewing a book of this kind, but I have to say that her designs are brilliant - even inspired. It looks like architecture is a great training ground for a jewelry designer! (Sara is an architect by training.) I was inspired by this book to sign up for two beginning wire-working courses. Eventually I hope to be able to make my own findings which Sara demonstrates can be far more interesting than store-bought ones. I hope her publishers get her to do a book on necklaces and bracelets, but I can always adapt her designs to other pieces of jewelry.
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