Earth & Elegance ~ A Bohemian's Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry,
Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage
by Laura Gasparrini
This listing is for One spiral bound copy of Laura's newest book,
Earth & Elegance ~ A Bohemian's Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry
Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage
by Laura Gasparrini
Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two contains 11 illustrated step-by-step Jewelry projects combining Leather and Stringing, as well as tips for modifying the projects and expanding your leather jewelry designs
Spiral bound, 146 pages.
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As you journey through these pages, you’ll follow my vision of the ever-expanding possibilities available for creating leather jewelry. You’ll also learn to apply basic beading techniques in a new way - one that will inspire you to take your beaded pieces to new heights!
Inside Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage, you’ll find stylish projects designed to be accessible and appealing to beginning and experienced jewelry artists alike.
You’ll work with round leather cord, leather lace and leather scrap, all the while gaining mastery in a range of essential techniques for creating Artisan leather jewelry. We’ll start out simple, then move toward more complex designs as each project offers the opportunity to learn and practice new skills.
Whether you are just dipping your toe into the inspiring world of leather jewelry or you’re an established jewelry artist seeking new avenues of expression, by following these easy to master step-by-step projects, you’ll learn to create gorgeous boutique-ready pieces that you - and your friends, family, and customers - will love.
Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage will show you how to combine easy-to-learn techniques and timeless materials to create designs that are truly wearable art.
Crimping & Stringing
Joining Stringing Wire to Leather
Cross-needle Weave
Creating a Leather Tassel
Creating a Wire Bind
Leather Knotting & Macrame
Crimping with Large-hole Beads
Creating a Binding Knot
Three Strand Braid
Designing Multiple Strands
Working with Leather Scrap
Freeform Design & Assemblage
Laura has been working with leather for over 15 years and has developed and tested more than 60 projects using this versatile material. She now shares her experience as an artist, inventor, jewelry designer, and teacher in this step-by-step guide to creating gorgeous artisan leather cord jewelry.
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It is my intention that Earth & Elegance ~
Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage
inspires you to play, experiment and grow
on your path of creative-expression.
