Sandra Salamony - 1000 Jewelry Inspirations

Beads, Baubles,
Dangles, and Chains Sandra Salamony 000103130314044004410602060307490750086408651000 Dedicated to the hundreds of artists who contributed to this book. Theyve inspired me, and I hope theyll inspire you, too. When creating handmade jewelry, a personalization of the piece is what separates it from the ordinary: incorporating a vintage bead, a found object, a much-loved image, or even a scrap from a recycled sweater or favorite fabric. Sometimes, its developing an unusual technique or designing around a vibrant use of color, texture, or contrast that makes the jewelry unique. Unlike purchasing a mass-produced piece of jewelry, creating an original piece by hand is truly creating wearable art. This book showcases a stunning collection of original jewelry created by artists from all over the world.

Chosen for their creative details or their overall aesthetic, these pieces feature techniques such as collage, wirework, lampwork, and weaving; materials such as paper, fabric, wire, beads, clay, and paint; and styles ranging from classic to dramatic. Some pieces are breathtaking in their simplicity, others are delightful in their elaborate layers of color and media. And, amazingly, while most of the artists in each section started with similar raw materials, their results are beautifully varied. Explore the pages at leisure, and let the artists creativity inspire your next project. Perhaps an unusual color combination will catch your eye, or youll be tempted to try a new technique. This book is a gallery of inspirations and also includes a guide to basic jewelry-making techniques to help you get started.

Expand your skills and reflect your personality by incorporating new ideas and whimsy into your homemade jewelry. Enjoy!

00010313 0001 Kincaidesigns 0002 McFarland Designs 0003 Mary L. Soisson, www.belledesigns.net 0004 Nicole Noelle 0005 Nicole Noelle 0006 Kelliope 0007 Modernjewelryart.com 0008 Heloise 0009 Carol A. Babineau, Art Clay Studio lampwork beads by Liliana Glenn 0010 Girlie Girls Jewelry Studio 0011 Sharon Muttoo 0012 McFarland Designs 0013 Paper Flower Girl 0014 Bead Jewelry by Shopgirl 0015 Bead Jewelry by Shopgirl 0016 Bead Jewelry by Shopgirl 0017 Bead Jewelry by Shopgirl Lampwork beads by Linda James