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 enlarge | Author: Lisa Bluhm
Publisher: Lark/Chapelle
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $16.95
You Save: $8.00 (32%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 28411
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1600590306
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5942
EAN: 9781600590306
ASIN: 1600590306
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New.
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 Well worth the price December 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was curious about making the soldered pendant shown in this book and this book did not disappoint my expectations - just detailed enough, plenty of great pictures, and thorough in its instructions, leaving me with the feeling that I can definitely make these pendants to go with the beaded jewelry I make. I highly recommend this book.
 not traditional soldered jewelry December 2, 2007
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is more like stained glass jewelry than tradional pieces. Decorative papers are sandwiched between clear glass, edged with copper foil, then soldered.
Too crafty for me.
craft November 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted a book that explained the basics and the tools needed, and this book does a very good job of that.
Easy to Understand and Inspiring to Your Creative Instincts November 7, 2007
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
I am a designer myself, and I find that I am always on the lookout for new books which will help me to stretch my creativity in the jewelry design area.
This superfun and fascinating book, which emphasizes a style of jewelry making which is incredibly popular at the moment, namely soldering small framed accessories such as necklaces, rings, a charm bracelet, and even some sweet household decorations, is well photographed and nicely laid out. It is easy to follow in a step by step manner which a beginner can understand in a flash, which is a great boon to any sort of reader who is interested in this popular type of soldered jewelry.
I personally have a great love of the look of soldered jewelry and have gone so far as to take a stained glass class locally (all that was offered at the time) to try and learn how to use some of things required when you solder. It was really helpful. This book is equally as helpful, if I had to compare the two, with a great collection at the beginning of tools and explanations of their uses (you HAVE to understand them ) of the tools--they are not difficult to use, after you get the hang of them! And after the tools, come the author's projects.
The projects are nicely conceived, and you have tons to pick and choose from. If you don't like pins, go for boxes! If you want a holiday item, she has those. If you want a fun charm bracelet (see the photo on the cover), the author has one of those for you to try your hand at as well.
I liked her use of wire, and her use of paper, and her fabulous etched glass and pearl necklace which totally appealed to me. I give her an A plus on that one.
Toward the end of the book, I think the projects get more dramatic. I noted that one, Triple Strand Transformation, was particularly fabulous. The author essentially took a necklace of one style and expanded upon it by using her soldered pieces to make a triple strand chain necklace. I loved the look of the briolettes draped between the soldered plaques. It was extremely elegant.
I will enjoy owning this soldering book...it is not my first one, but I think more than one book on this technique is justified and necessary (why not?) and I am delighted to have this book to add to my collection!
Simple soldered jewelery and accessories October 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book introduces a new technique (to me anyway) which I find really interesting. The projects are great and the instruction is really clear. This would be a great book for beginners as the techniques are pretty easy and the materials are accessable.
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