Description:
Accessories, says this idea-filled book, are the key to transformation, the exclamation point to any fashion statement. Employing materials as diverse as seashells, plastic, wood, paper, antique buttons, and polymer clay, the author creates a diverse array of jewelry and other adornments. A brief but good introduction to the basics of jewelry making lays the groundwork for the 21 projects of nice-looking necklaces, pins, earrings, and bracelets. Some are more traditional, others more innovative, but all are colorful and fun, and fairly easy to make. Although the book's emphasis is on jewelry, there are nine other accessory projects: beautifully decorated hats, leather purses, belts, and hand-painted silk scarves, all constructed from scratch (as opposed to adding embellishments to preexisting items). Each completed item receives a good color photo, and there are also photos of interesting accessories by other artists to provide further inspiration. Helpful tips scattered throughout offer more useful advice, such as the most economical source for interesting beads (old necklaces found at yard sales), or a good way to show off your creations when you're not wearing them (hang the best pieces on the wall as art). --Amy Handy
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