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By Brenda Schweder
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What do a dresser pull, a bike chain, and a cloth measuring tape have in common? Don’t be silly. They all can be used to make wonderful, wearable jewelry. Junk to Jewelry presents more than 30 projects that use items from the hardware store, Granny's treasure box, the sewing basket, the junk drawer, the tackle box, and more to create amazing jewelry. A basics section features a tools and materials glossary, and step-by-step photos of jewelry-making techniques. Then it's time for the charming, unusual projects, all shown in full color with step-by-step instructions. A stunning gallery section provides extra inspiration, and a detailed resource list helps readers find materials they don't have lying around the house.
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 10; 96 pages; 270 color photos;
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 Reviews
Is It Junk Or Is It Art?
By Alyice Edrich
www.thedabblingmum.com
Today found art, also known as “trash art” or “junk art”, is making a comeback and I couldn’t be more thrilled because that means publishers will be publishing books on found art techniques and consumers will be more willing to purchase these one-of-a-kind creations.
Speaking of books, I just received Junk To Jewelry by Brenda Schweder and can’t wait to try my hand at the watch ribbon bracelet on page 30 (my daughter has a busted watch that was once her deceased Nana’s and she wears it!), the drawer pull charm bracelet on page 28, or the junk drawer miscellany watch on page 44. They are by far my three favorite jewelry pieces in the entire book.
Junk To Jewelry is a rare combination of childhood craft ideas and eccentric trash art.
Belle Armoire Jewelry
by Beth Livesay
If you are interested in playful jewelry or a great source of activities to pass the time, this book definitely promotes jewelry making as a fun hobby that possesses a range of style and possibility. Schweder challenges readers to look twice at things you never thought couuld be jewelry and encourages whimsical elaboration.
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