Book Review: 30 Minute Earrings by Marthe Le Van From the back of the book: The earring designs in this book will WOW you, INSPIRE you, and MOTIVATE you to drop everything else for 30 minutes and create a pair of SUPER STYLISH earrings. Beyond the obvious (gorgeous) rewards, each project will help you IMPROVE your skills, BELIEVE in your abilities, BREAK OUT of your routine, and GROW as an artist. 30 Minute Earrings is the third […]
Craft Book Reports: Ring Jewelry Books from Lark Jewelry and Beading
As I mentioned the other day when I did my “book reports” on Beaded Jewelry, I have certainly had an influx of amazing eye-candy in the form of books lately. Today I want to share two more books on the theme of “rings” : Ring a Day: 700 Photos from a 365 Day Jewelry Challenge and Showcase 500 Rings: New Directions in Art Jewelry (500 Series) Let’s dig in! Both of these books are on the topic of rings as an art […]
Jewelry Book Review: 30 Minute Rings by Marthe Le Van
Book Review: 30 Minute Rings 60 Quick and Creative Projects for Jewelers by Marthe Le Van From the back of the book: “60 Ring Projects by 40 top jewelers in 30 minutes flat!” “Are you smitten with silver? Gaga over gold? Wild about wire? Then don’t waste another second because you can make totally chic ring you’ll love in just 30 minutes!” From me: “Uh, what is a bench tool kit?” “What does it mean to Anneal the wire?” […]