The book covers basis metalworking techniques, such as transferring a design to metal, sawing, and texturing (my particular favorite method for giving metal a unique look). It also covers doming, soldering, and fusing.Not all of the projects require that you know how to do every single technique. Some projects are as simple as making unique ear wires, while some are as intricate as making a unique bee-and-blossom toggle. It's the sort of book that you can grow with, and I highly recommend it for those that feel it's time to take the next step in their jewelry-making career.
And guess what? Among other talented bead artists, ABS's own Cindy Gimbrone's and Heather Powers' beads are featured in the book!
So what are you waiting for? Go grab "Metalworking 101 for Beaders" now!
Lori Anderson designs jewelry at Lori Anderson Designs and blogs at Pretty ThingsAn Artist's Year Off. She lives in Maryland.
Bonus: We have a copy of Metalworking 101 for Beaders to giveaway! Leave a comment and one random winner will be drawn on Monday.
46 comments:
ooh, this book is on my wish list. Thanks for the review, it's great to know it's a good book. :-)
I would so love a copy of this book. I'm getting more and more into metalwork and would love a little muse from this book to rub off on me.
--Lois
www.loismoon.blogspot.com
Would LOVE to win!
I agree, Lori, that this book is excellent and I like how you described it; it's a book to grow with!
I have my own copy of this book- I highly recommend it!! It's very inspiring and I just bought a jewelry saw because of this book! Great review Lori!
I'd love to get a copy! I've done a bit of metalworking, but I'm primarily a bead weaver.
I was just looking at this book on Amazon yesterday! I was sad to discover that none of the local libraries around me carry it. It looks wonderful.
I wish a book like this was available when I first started making jewelry, there was nothing. I would love to add this to my library.
Sounds like a really interesting book!
I love this book! I have it in my collection! It is truly a fantastic book, from cover to cover!
This book looks fantastic! I would love to win a copy. I've added it to my wishlist too.
Great review Lori. I to prefer paging through a book before I purchase it.
Yeah, I'm definitely a book-flipper too. Rather see the book myself and check it out in person.
I have this book, and it is a HUGE inspiration. I love it!
I ordered this book from Amazon... it arrived and I have been in the midst of a home renovation ever since. So, I cannot wait to delve into it. What a great giveaway... if I win I will pass it to my bead friend, Judy.
Ann
http://www.mycriticaleye.com
Oh, this has been on my wishlist for weeks, but I've hesitated ordering it because I wanted to see the projects first (I'm a book flipper). I'd love to win!
I have wanted to get my hands on that book for awhile (or...maybe I have it and I forgot about it? That is entirely plausible...)
I just got two different disc cutters, I have an E3 Etching machine (more on that later) and I am all about the stamping. I think I need to find a copy of this book!
Thanks for sharing, Lori!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I am like you and like to see it before I buy so I appreciated the review. Would love to win the book.
i love this book! and i have found that i return to it as i am ready for the next level... great write-up!
I would just love to own this book! It's on my list already.
I so want to get more into metalwork, this would be so helpful!
Oh i might just go and buy this book, and Tesori i would love to hear about your new E3 etching machine, i also want a disc cutter i have heard pepe is a great make, that might be my next purchase.
What a generous opportunity to win this book! Thanks so much...it looks like it's a great read.
I love this book and refer to it often. It's definately a must have!
Ooo, I would love to win this book -- I'm going to take a look at it at B&N on Friday.
Emanda
artymeziaATyahooDOTcm
I would love to have this book! It's already been in my wishlist for a while....so thanks for this review!!
Jorna
the Netherlands
Oh thank you!! I would be so happy to have a copy of this book!
Antonietta.
lovepotiondesignATyahooDOTcom
I know what you mean about holding the book in your hands and flipping through the pages as opposed to purchasing it online. Maybe it's a bonding thing....
OK, this looks like a book to put on my very long wish list. Hopefully you will pick my name and I don't have to worry about it.
Alice
thpetersons13@mchsi.com
Congradulations..... Your work is awesome. I love your creative spirit Be Blessed
I would love to win this book. I'm just starting to get in to metalwork, and I could use all the help I can get!
I would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the review. I also like to hold a book in my hands and go over it before buying.
I like to be able to flip through the book, also!
I am metalsmith(jeweller) already but ordered this book yesterday from amazon UK and it arrived today..very inspiring and has given me lots of new ideas that I will share with my sister who is an avid beader
I usually know about upcoming books from get-togethers with my beady friends, but this one slipped under the radar! Looks great!
As someone who loves workin with copper, this book look like exactly what i need! I'd love to get my hands on this one. *fingers crossed!*
I also love picking books out in person. I love just plunking myself down in the 'jewelry' section, and just flipping through all the books they have in to see which is best for me.
The perfect book at the perfect time. I would love to win a copy! Thanks :)
I keep trying to win this book--maybe third time's a charm!
I would love to win this book...please pick me this time.
Smiles, Pam
oooh, thanks for the giveaway! I would love this book!
i would love to win this book and then call lori and ask questions!
pick me, pick me, jan
Hey Lori thanks for letting us know about this! I was shopping today for a jewellery book as well. This one looks great! Blessings to the One who wins!
This would be a great book to win! I'd like to learn some new techniques.
That book looks awesome! I'd use it for sure.
I actually planned to go to the book store today to look for this book but got sidetracked. Winning it would be so much better! I am really interested in learning new techniques to add to my jewelry making!
Ohh my, that is a great book to learn different techniques. I would certainly want to win ris one!
Thank for the opportunity Lori!
Ellen (Netherlands)
I had my eye on that one...I don't know if I'm posting too late, but I'll give it a shot :)
Virginie from vivibijoux.com
Ooo! Hope I'm not too late to enter. This looks like a GREAT book! :)
Ooo! Hope I'm not too late to enter. This looks like a GREAT book! :)
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