Kumihimo Wire Jewelry: Essential Techniques and 20 Jewelry Projects for the Japanese Art of Braiding - Brossura

Imperia, Giovanna

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ISBN 10: 0823085511 ISBN 13: 9780823085514

Casa editrice: Potter Craft, 2011

Riassunto

A professional kumihimo jeweler and workshop instructor introduces basic tools and techniques for the Japanese braiding method of jewelry making, in a guide that features 20 accessible projects for crafters of any skill level. Original.

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L'autore:

GIOVANNA IMPERIA is a fine craft jeweler whose work has been exhibited and included in both private and museum collections around the world. A former artist-in-residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, she has been teaching kumihimo workshops since 2001. She posts information about her classes and workshops at giovannaimperiadesigns.com.

Product Description:

RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS-Potter Craft: Kumihimo Wire Jewelry. In ancient Japan beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In this book; innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of tits essential materials; tools; and techniques; readers will learn the basics of this braiding method plus how to create 20 striking projects-- stylish bracelets; rings; earrings; and necklaces--all supported with detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book will inspire jewelry makers; beaders; and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction. Author: Giovanna Imperia. Softcover; 144 pages. Published 2011. Imported.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Potter Craft
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0823085511
• ISBN 13: 9780823085514
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144