Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques (Lark Jewelry & Beading) - Hardcover

Terry Taylor; Dylon Whyte

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579907237 ISBN 13: 9781579907235

Publisher: Lark, 2011

Synopsis

Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail, the classic art of linking metal rings, is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewellery makers. This attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colourfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, theres advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads and a gallery of works by professional jewellers.

About this title

About the Author

Terry Taylor lives in Asheville, North Carolina as an editor, jeweller and metal artist. He has authored numerous Lark books including Altered Art (Lark, 2004) and his project designs have been published in over four dozen Lark books. A lifelong, full-time resident of Manitoulin Island, Canada, Dylon Whyte has been studying and making original chain mail creations and patterns for 20 years. While not operating his own computer repair and web design business, he creates and sells unique handmade chain mail jewellery at local markets and festivals.

From the Back Cover

Chain mail is enjoying a creative resurgence and this attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource for beginners and intermediates. This title thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures with computer-generated illustrations for every step. It includes 30 projects plus a gallery of works by professional jewellers. Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail, the classic art of linking metal rings, is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewellery makers. This attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colourfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, there's advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads and a gallery of works by professional jewellers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lark
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579907237
• ISBN 13: 9781579907235
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144