Alternative Jewelry.
 
Learn to create cold forged copper, fabric, coiled, macrame, found object and more styles of jewelry. 153 pages of step by step instruction and colored photos for all techniques show you the way.  28 projects with variations. Elements of design, display ideas, techniques including cold forging, wire work, manipulating Tyvek, torturing felt, tube cutting, fabric beads, macrame, coiling, supplies and resources
 
Table of Contents 
Introduction
Design Principals
Display Tips
Tool Basics
Supplies
 
Techniques
Cold Forging
Wire Work 
Drilling
Cutting Tubes
Fabric Beads
Tyvek Beads 
Manipulated Tyvek
 
Projects
Bohemian/cold forged
Copper Chain
Faux Bone
Graffiti Bracelet
Hardware Earrings
Button Up Chain
Copper Mesh
Penny Necklace
Affirmations Necklace
Totally Tubular
Out of Debt Bracelet
Poker Chip Necklace
Map Bracelet
Buckled Up Memories
Fan Dangle
Found Object Ideas
3 Strand Tyvek
Bead Enchantment
Tortured Felt Pendant
Tortured Surfaces Amulet
Zap Cloth Necklace
Zap Cloth Bracelet
Fabric Disk/Moroccan Dreams
Macramé with Fabric and Bone
Arabesque Pendant
Coiled Bracelet
Freeform Wrapped Bracelet
Freeform Necklace
 
Alternative Jewelry Introduction
 
I like to think of jewelry as small scale art pieces.  By putting myself in this mindset it allows me to imagine a wider range of materials and techniques than is commonly associated with jewelry.  At times it is a found object that is the spark; at other times it is a technique I enjoy that initiates the creative process.  Playful experimentation is a joyous experience and can lead to the creation of something glorious.
 
There is something very liberating about working with inexpensive materials, no fear of wasting precious resources!  It becomes all about trying things, having fun and being delighted with what you discover about yourself.  You find the artist within when the fear barrier comes down.
 
It is amusing to hear people say, “You made that out of what?”  They think you are so clever and you are.  It is extremely satisfying turning odds and ends into a work of wearable art.  Your piece will be as unique as you are.
 
You will find that the tools and supplies used in this book are simple and inexpensive.  By keeping tool investment down to a minimum more techniques and styles are immediately accessible.  You might find that you already have everything you need on hand to get started so let’s go have some fun and make great jewelry!