Jess Lincoln Learn Jess’s favorite techniques Design Techniques & Personal Style ® Vintaj
About the Author Jess’s charisma and love of art reflects through her designs… Vintaj Educator, Jess Lincoln – Inspired by and interested in all forms of art, Jess has dabbled in it all. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree guided her to follow a creative path in both advertising & design. As the Director of Education for Vintaj she teaches and shares many tips and techniques through online videos, the Vintaj Jewelry Technique books, beading publications and creative events. Browse Jess’s Tips posts on the Vintaj blog for archives of inspiration and see more of her jewelry and mixed media projects at Vintaj.com in the Idea Gallery. Her design style is inspired by nature and all its treasures. Jess lives in the historic town of Galena, IL with her husband and children. “I am blessed to say I love my job! Not only do I get to do what I love every day, while surrounded by talented people, I also get to do it while raising my beautiful daughters by my side.” -Jess “I will admit it, I’m a bead hoarder.” - Jess
Over the last 12 years, my bead stash has grown into something I would have never dreamed of. I started out designing jewelry while living in Chicago. My roommate at the time left for work one day with me at the sewing machine and returned later that night to find me with tiny little seed beads and wire scattered about our mosaic tiled coffee table. Those itsy bitsy beads were all stuck in the cracks of the tile, sofa cushions and bouncing just about everywhere. Of course this was my first experience with beading, so I didn’t have the proper supplies, like a handy bead mat, bead stoppers, and for that matter, even the correct beading wire. Times sure have changed from staying up until 2am making jewelry just for fun. My first time at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee was all it took to know this is what I wanted to do for a living! After browsing and shopping aisle, after aisle with my mom, I couldn’t stop thinking about beads and new ways to use them. At that time I decided to make a move from fast-paced city living, to a quiet little tourist town and beads and jewelry designing became my career. For years I was a co-owner of a bead store on Main St. where I was able to work with my mom and be surrounded by beads daily. This is where I met Wendy and Jeanne, my kindred spirits. We were brought together through our passion for jewelry design in a place offering natural beauty, history, and inspiration – the small, eclectic and art-inspiring town of Galena, Illinois. Not that long after we met, through our combined efforts, Vintaj was born. Art beads are a main part of my inspiration. I love their handmade & organic quality. -Jess Nine years later, Vintaj – now reaching worldwide markets – is growing rapidly and employs several friends and family members. As a co-owner and the Education Director for Vintaj, I stay very busy. Our operations, offices and the Vintaj studio are now in a large facility where we film all my favorite mixed media jewelry tips and techniques. We also have a bricks and mortar shop, which is full of handcrafted jewelry and tons of inspiration. My designs are inspired by nature and the beauty of our changing seasons evoking a memory, thought or feeling. In this book, I guide you through this process sharing my personal design style and favorite techniques. Art beads are a main part of my inspiration. I love their handmade & organic quality. Creating & mixing art beads with a variety of metals & techniques is my favorite process in jewelry designing. The medium of the art bead determines the technique & tools I will incorporate into the piece. Birds, flowers, leaves, colors, texture, shapes and messages tell a story when brought together with the right combination of beads, metals & other materials. Some mediums, techniques & tools I love together are; polymer clay + filigree wrapping + fiber = rustic look, ceramic + clustering + linking = delicate look, acrylic flowers & glass + wire wrapping = organic feel, just to name a few. I absolutely love creating artistic focals & jewelry components as well; altering blanks & bezels, embossing, etching, stamping, letter imprinting, texturing, filigree & wire wrapping, patina effects, melt art, shaping & forming metal and more! With Vintaj jewelry tools & dies it makes it easy to achieve that vintage, rustic & worn mixed media jewelry look that I’m going for.
Jess’s Studio The Perfect Design Space All artists and jewelry designers can agree that your space is creative chaos that only you can understand. I tell my husband, yes, I know where everything is, and yes, I do need all of it, and yes, a lot needs to be out so I can see it. My studio is a lofted space in our home. It has been evolving over the years. Now that I have compartmentalized stations, and plenty of storage it makes for the perfect design and work space. Dedicated Space I have a corner dedicated for metal embossing. I have a worn metal tray full of altered blanks and my Vintaj BIGkick machine, DecoEmboss & DecoEtch Dies are always out. For much needed extra storage, by husband installed 6 feet of base cabinets with drawers to hold my tools, directly below my work bench where I stamp, hammer, rivet and texture metal. In my middle drawer I keep my Vintaj patinas, non-stick craft sheets, plenty of metal reliefing blocks, a Heat it Craft Tool and alcohol inks. I keep all my melt art supplies together, the Ranger melting pot, project craft sheet, UTEE, a variety of embossing powders, ultra-fine steel wool, and some supplies. 3
Jess’s Studio My daughter Livi already loves necklaces. She has her own space in my studio where she plays. We have done a lot of child proofing, to keep her curious hands at bay. We like to take breaks to see what mommy made. Storage This is a great storage solution! My husband screwed galvanized steel up on the wall. We glued heavy duty magnets to the bottoms of clear acrylic tins and jars to color coordinate and store “some” of my Czech glass and fire polished beads. The tiny glass jars on the wood shelving hold; metal beads, spacers, vintage pearls and found objects. I need more jars! And, wood boxes come in handy to store just about everything. 4
Art Beads Wood & Lucite Ceramic Metal My love for collecting, hoarding & designing with Art Beads The one thing you could say that started my career in jewelry is a love for beads, all beads! Big beads, small beads, matte beads, shiny beads, natural beads, metal beads, and especially handcrafted art beads; clay, ceramic, Polymer Clay porcelain, glass, enamel… I’m not ashamed to say that I am a bead hoarder. My design process is organic and starts with the beads then the entire piece grows around it. Sometimes a bead can sit in my stash for two, four, maybe even six years or more before I find just the right way to use it! The perfect complement to Vintaj metals The entire design team at Vintaj can attest to my passion for jewelry making. Vintaj embellishments have ornate details and rich colors that complement the most creative art beads. The time and energy to create art beads is matched in the process of creating Vintaj Natural Brass, Artisan Copper and Artisan Pewter. Like art beads, each and every Vintaj piece undergoes a meticulous, hand finishing process. We’re proud of the unique and artistic nature of the stages we apply and the time it takes to bring you naturally beautiful elements to pair with your beads of choice. Lampwork Glass 5
Patina Color Mixing Chart Create an endless palette of colors by blending patinas. Vintaj Patinas are fast drying, acid free and clean up with water. Simply add a little bit of this + that = a gorgeous new color. You can play around with combinations until you get it just the way you like it. garnet + citrine + marble + marine + topaz + carnelian + carnelian + topaz + earth = marble = onyx = jade = marble = garnet = earth = jade = deep red verdigris + warm white earth + slate gray seaside blue pale yellow petalite + chalcedony + lapis + deep rust marble + sienna onyx + chartruese chalcedony + jade + carnelian + quartz + amethyst + verdigris + citrine + emerald + citrine + moss = garnet = carnelian = garnet = jade = earth = earth = onyx = spring green rusted earth coral rose deep teal antique white deep forest green dusty purple 6
Tools 1.5mm Hole Punch Pliers Filigree Shaping/Bale Pliers Round Nose Pliers 1-Step Looper 8 oz Hammer 4 oz Riveting Hammer Chain Nose Pliers Flush Cutters Metal Shears Metal Awl Metal File Ring Metal Reliefing Block 7 Mandrel
Tools Dapping Block & Punch Letter & Number Imprinting sets Steel Bench Block & Rubber Dampening Block Bezel Framelit Dies Patina & Glaze DecoEtch Die Sizzix BIGkick DecoEmboss Die Non-stick Craft sheet 8
Jess’s Wire Techniques messy wrapped loop coiled loop 9
simple loop - round nose pliers coiled loop 1 2 1 2 Cut the straight end approximately 1/4 inch above the bead. Use the round nose pliers to grip the straight end of the eye pin, pulling it toward you to form a 45° angle. Continue by turning the eye pin away from you until you’ve completed one full loop. Stack pieces onto a 1 inch head pin. While holding the stacked pieces tightly together, use round nose plier to grip the straight end of head pin, pulling it toward you to form a 45° angle. Turn the head pin away from you with plier to start coiling the wire (keeping the angle). Continue turning the wire until you’ve completed 2 full revolutions of a coiled loop, achieving plenty of tension on the bead. simple loop - 1-step looper While holding 1 beads securely against the loop, string straight end of 1.5” eye pin through the side of 1-step looper; below the metal peg, above the cutter and through the hole in the back end of the tool. Push eye pin until the bead rests on stopper. 2 3 Squeeze handles firmly to cut the straight end of eye pin. Remove cut wire and gently bend the end of the bead back slightly to straighten loop. Release handles and remove bead link from metal peg. 10
jump ring wrapped briolette 1 1 2 3 When opening jump rings, use two pair of chain nose pliers, pulling towards & away from you. Use pliers to tightly close the jump ring, lining up the ends until you see a smooth & secure connection without a gap or opening. 1 2 String a 3 inch piece of 20 gauge natural brass wire a ¼ way through crystal briolette. Cross wire above bead, bending the long end of the wire back so that it is sticking straight up. wrapped loop 3 Grip the wire just above the crystal with chain nose plier while you completely wrap the shorter piece around base of longer wire, approximately 3 times. Use chain nose plier to straighten coils and tuck in end of wire. 4 String straight end of wire through acrylic flower and wisteria bead cap. While holding round nose plier tightly closed against wire, form the wire up over the pliers to start your loop. 11 Pull the wire around to form a simple loop with the tail overlapping. Grip the tail end of wire with chain nose plier. Begin to wrap the wire tightly below the loop to create your first coil. Wrap the tail down the neck of wire tightly until you complete approximately 3 full revolutions. End your last coil on the back side of the loop. Use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the bottom coil. Use chain nose plier to straighten your loop if necessary and to tuck in the end of wire tightly below the bottom coil.
1 2 messy wrapped loop 3 4 Form a wrapped loop on one end of a 6 inch piece of 20 gauge natural brass wire. String beads onto straight end of wire. Use round nose pliers to form a wrapped loop with straight end of wire. Loosely wrap the remaining wire back up towards the loop over the previous coils. Continue to loosely wrap the wire back down towards the bead cap to create a messy loop. Use chain nose plier to straighten your loop if necessary and to tuck in the end of the wire. 1 2 bail wrap 3 4 String a 1.5 inch eye pin through the top-drilled hole ¼ inch away from loop of eye pin. Use chain nose plier to gently bend both ends of the wire up above the hole. Grip the loop of eye pin with plier. Wrap the straight end of eye pin 3 times up the neck of the wire. End your last coil on the back side of the leaf and use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the top coil. Use chain nose plier to straighten your coils and loop if necessary, and to tuck in the end of wire tightly below the loop. 12
wire fastening 1 2 3 4 Use chain nose plier to weave 24 gauge wire through filigree and back through holes in cameo. Continue to work wire through pieces, gently pulling it for a tight wrap at least 2 times through front and the back. End wire on back side of filigree, twisting the ends to secure. Use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the twisted knot. 1 2 filigree wrap 3 Crimp down tail end of wire with chain nose pliers. To hide wire, cover back by wrapping with a larger filigree. 4 Stack beads & bead caps on a 2 inch head pin. String end through punched hole in filigree. Turn the wire until you’ve completed 3 full revolutions of a coiled loop, achieving plenty of tension on the filigree. 13 Line up petals of the second filigree between the wide section of the base filigree. Use chain nose plier to start bending over the 4 petals. Work from opposite sides to create a symmetrical wrap. Once filigree is symmetrical and all petals are folded towards the front side of pendant, crimp down filigree with chain nose plier. Continue to secure and crimp down filigree on all sides to complete your focal.
Spring makes me happy; I love the anticipation of green, new birth, birds singing, flowers blooming & the sun awakening the earth. Spring 14
Flowering Wisteria Deco-Emboss detail. Techniques used: deco-emboss, dapping, wrapped loop, jump ring Humblebeads Fusion Beads Beadaholique 15 Materials List 2) Polymer Clay Petal Headpins 2) Celery 32x14mm Lucite leaf 2) Czech glass flower beads 6x4.5mm opaque green luster Vintaj 2) 25mm small circle altered blanks 2) 6x11mm arched ear wires 2) 3” head pins 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings
Flowering Wisteria 1 Tools & Supplies Sizzix Vintaj BIGkick Flowering Wisteria: DecoEmboss Die metal reliefing block wood dapping block w/ punch Vintaj 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Once you have determined the design area, place the blank face up on the DecoEmboss die. Close the die on top of the blank. Place the die between the clear plates on top of the solo shim and platform. Crank it through the machine one time. dapping 1 2 3 Use the white side of a metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas of the blank. Polish with the light gray side. 2 deco-emboss 3 Place embossed blank raised side down over a medium opening on a wood dapping block. Place a wood punch over the center of the blank and strike with the flat end of an 8oz ball pein hammer to dap. Move the blank up along the side of the opening in dapping block. Place the wood punch along the edges and continue to dap to smooth out and remove any creases. Use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add a hole to the bottom opposite side of the pre-drilled hole in the embossed blank. 16
Trailing Petals Wire wrapped detail Techniques used: creative clasp, filigree wrap, patina, wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 17
Trailing Petals Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Ranger Vintaj patina: lapis, topaz Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet Other water paper towel Lisa Peters Art Vintage Meadow Artworks Lima Beads Materials List 1) Ceramic free-form flower cabochon 13) Hand colored acrylic flowers 21) Labradorite faceted round beads 8) 3mm crystal pearls antique brass Vintaj 1) 39x24mm woodland toggle set 1) 35mm violet petal filigree 2) 7mm filigree bead caps 3) 8mm foliage bead caps 2”) 3.5mm extra fine oval chain 22) 4.5mm flat ornate chain 23) 1” eye pins 8) 1.5 inch pearl head pins 8) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 3) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 6”) 18 gauge half round natural brass wire 18 Tip: To create wire wrapped toggle bar, place flat side of a 6 inch piece of 18 gauge half round wire along the flat back side of branch, left of center. Create a tail with the wire. Tightly wrap long end of wire one full revolution around the branch. While holding onto the tail of the wire, continue to tightly wrap it around the branch, towards the center. Complete 6 revolutions. Use round nose plier to form a loop with wire along the back side of branch. Continue to wrap the remaining wire around the branch 6 times. Use flush cutter to trim tail ends along the back. Crimp down and tuck ends of wire to finish branch toggle bar.
Forever Home Wrapped filigree Techniques used: deco-emboss, curving metal, filigree wrap, wrapped loop, jump ring 19
Forever Home Tools & Supplies Sizzix Vintaj BIGkick Flowering Wisteria: DecoEmboss Die Vintaj metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers metal shears metal file filigree shaping plier Humblebeads Beadaholique Materials List 1) Meadowlark polymer clay pendant 4) Czech glass beads flower bead caps 6x4.5mm opaque green luster Vintaj 2) 31x26.5mm guitar pick altered blanks 2) 22mm small rectangle blanks 1) 49mm princess cut filigree 4) 2” head pins 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 8) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 4”) 22 gauge natural brass wire Tip: To create tube-bead crimp, use metal shears to cut off hole on top of small rectangle blank. Smooth rough edges with a metal file. Emboss & relief. Bend small rectangle blank around barrel of filigree shaping/bale plier to form a tube bead. Crimp down embossed tube beads on silk with chain nose pliers. 20
Tranquil Journey Techniques used: patina, creative connector, bail wrap, jump ring Materials List Vintage Meadow Artworks Round Rabbit 1) Hand colored acrylic flower 1) Hand colored acrylic leaf 1) Porcelain floral link Vintaj 1) 17x16.5mm watchful bird 1) 42mm dragonfly reed 2) 28mm scrolled filigree ring 1) 24x20mm tree of life 8) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 21x6mm tiny hook and eye clasp 2) 1.5” eye pins 19.5”) 1.7mm fine ornate chain 21 patina detail
Tranquil Journey patina Shake bottles well. Dispense a small amount of verdigris, jade & moss patina onto a non-stick craft sheet. Dispense 1 part antique copper metallic patina to 3 parts glaze. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply & blend verdigris, jade & moss patina on the dragonfly reed using a dabbing motion to create a mottled look. Wash paint brush with water. Use a paper towel to dry paint brush completely. 1 Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block metal awl round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers flush cutter Vintaj patina: verdigris, jade, moss, antique copper Ranger Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Other paper towel water Completely dry the patina with a heat it craft tool. Hold approximately 3 inches from surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply antique copper glaze mixture over patina’d pendant. Wash paint brush with water. Use a paper towel to dry paint brush completely. Allow pendant to dry before handling. 22 2 3 Use a heat it craft tool to speed up the drying time. Hold approximately 3 inches from surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling. 4 Use the dark gray side of a metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas. 5
Nature’s Nest Filigree charm wrapped Techniques used: filigree wrap, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 23
Nature’s Nest Tools & Supplies Materials List Humblebeads Elemental Adornments Skye Jewels 1) Polymer clay teal bird bead 1) Polymer clay spacer bead 1) Fine silver metal clay dove bird charm 1) Ephemera nest charm pendant 1) Czech glass bead three petal flower 12mm opaque olivine green Beadaholique 1) Czech glass bead flower beadcap 6x4.5mm opaque green luster 4) Czech glass bead 5mm daisy flower rondelle metallic silver color Vintaj 1) 20x7mm filigree droplet 1) 22.5mm classic lobster clasp 2) 3” head pins 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 3) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring 2) links 11.3mm large flat oval chain 9”) 11.5x6mm elongated chain 18”) 16 gauge artisan copper wire Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Ranger Other Vintaj patina: verdigris flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet water paper towel Tip: To create filigree wrapped charm, open the petals of the filigree droplet. Use chain nose pliers to fold over sides and wrap around the nest ephemera charm. Use round nose pliers to form a loop from a filigree petal at both the top and bottom of the charm to create a connector. 24
Plum Blossom Tools & Supplies Vintaj flush cutter chain nose plier Ranger Other Vintaj patina: topaz fine tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet paper towel water Technique used: patina, wire fastening Lisa Kan Vintaj Materials List 1) Lampwork glass botanicals floral bead 1) 14.5mm adjustable ring band 1) 6mm daisy bead cap 1) 3” head pin Tip: To embellish ring, stack a glass flower behind bead cap and string straight end of wire through small squarehole in the adjustable ring band. Pull open the ring band slightly to allow room for wire wrapping. Bend the wire up around one side of band to base of flower. Grip end of wire with chain nose plier and wrap tightly around flower base 1 ½ times. Use chain nose plier to help feed wire down through the small square-hole. Pull tight and crimp down previous coil with pliers. Bend wire on opposite side of band up towards the base flower. Continue to tightly wrap remaining wire around flower to secure pieces. Clip away bent end of wire with flush cutter. Tuck tail end into wrapped coils with pliers. 25 wrapped detail
Summer is spent at the lake; relaxing, enjoying family, spending time outdoors, feeling the warmth of the sun & watching sunsets. Summer 26
At the Lake Add a reversible charm Techniques used: letter imprinting, patina, metal curving, messy wrapped loop, jump ring 27
At the Lake Tools & Supplies Materials List Rings-n-Things Green Girl Studios C-Koop Beads Bead Inspirations 2) Olive green dyed wood 8mm saucer 6”) Black Greek leather 1.5mm 1) Turtle pewter pendant 1) Copper enameled 13/16” ball bead 6) Round Lampwork glass beads woodland glade 12mm Vintaj 1) 56x13mm rectangle bezel 1) 3” head pin 1) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump ring 1) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump ring 2) 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings 1) 15mm classic lobster clasp Ranger Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers filigree shaping plier Vintaj patina: carnelian, earth, verdigris Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Beaducation 6mm letter stamp set screw down hole punch Other water paper towel scissors extra fine-tip black Sharpie Tip: To create a threaded end link, knot a 6 inch piece of 1.5mm Greek leather to a 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring leaving approximately a ½ inch tail. Use chain nose plier to pull end of leather tail to tighten and secure knot. String the following onto leather cord; six 12mm large-holed round lampwork glass beads, one 8mm wood spacer bead, and one 13/16” enamel ball bead. Attach 15mm lobster clasp to a 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring and close. Tie a tight knot with end of leather to previous jump ring with clasp. 28
Dragonfly Dance Stamped design Techniques used: patina, ink stamping, messy wrapped loop, jump ring 29
Dragonfly Dance Vintaj Rustic River Finds Materials List 4) Czech glass 2x3mm fire polished rondelles Vintaj 2) 25.5mm small circle altered blanks 2) 28mm scrolled filigree rings 4) 12x8mm filigree teardrops 2) 9.5mm teensie dragonfly charms 2) 20x10mm french ear wires 14) 4.75mm smooth 21ga jump rings 12”) 26 gauge arte metal wire Ranger Tools & Supplies metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch pliers flush cutter round nose plier chain nose pliers Vintaj Patina: quartz, petalite, carnelian Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool jet black archival ink Crafts Etc. Other 1 2 ink stamping 3 dragonfly rubber stamp water paper towel 4 Shake bottles well. Dispense a small amount of petalite, carnelian & quartz patina onto non-stick craft sheet. Use a paint brush to dab & blend patina on the blank . Once patina is completely dry, ink rubber stamp with jet black archival ink. Gently apply inked stamp over dry patina. Completely dry with a heat it craft tool. Hold approximately 3 inches from the surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling. Apply a thin layer of glaze over the dry blank to seal ink and create a glossy finish. Allow to air dry before handling. 30
Fly Away With Me DecoEtch Detail Techniques used: deco-emboss, deco-etch, patina, creative connector, wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring 31
Fly Away With Me Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Vintaj patina: quartz, garnet, carnelian, verdigris Ranger flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Sizzix Vintaj BIGkick Nouveau Roses: DecoEmboss Die Fine Feathers: DecoEtch Die Lowercase Handwriting: DecoEtch Die Other water paper towel Vintaj Materials List 1) 27mm token feather 1) 36x36.5mm skyward bird altered blank 1) 52x17mm feathered wing altered blank 1) 19mm tiny artisan star altered blank 2) 9mm square tag altered blanks 2) 7.5mm pinwheel bead caps 25”) 4mm petite etched cable chain 1) 3x2.5mm trade spacer bead 6) 1” eye pins 2) 1.5” eye pins 1) 2” head pin 13) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 16ga jump ring Fusion Beads Lima Beads Beadaholique 4) Czech pressed glass 6mm turquoise round beads 2) Czech pressed glass day lily flower beads 2) Czech glass 6x9mm two-toned fire polished rondelles 2) Czech glass 9x14mm leaf beads Tip: To create lettered blank connectors etch small square tags & tiny artisan star altered blank with lowercase handwriting DecoEtch die. Apply verdigris patina to etched letters and wipe excess immediately. Repeat patina for better coverage. Relief wih the white side of the metal reliefing block. Use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add holes to the bottom of the square tags & artisan star. 32
Plant your Roots Technique used: deco-emboss, Ornate door blank Materials List Earthenwood Studio 1) Green Porcelain leaf charm 1) Yellow Porcelain leaf charm Vintaj 1) 59x17mm wandering vine 1) 58x35mm large ornate door frame blank 2) 58x17.5mm large ornate door blanks 2”) 2mm delicate curb chain 28”) 3.7mm ladder chain 15) 5mm smooth 18ga jump ring 1) 15.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring 33 patina, letter imprinting, jump ring
Plant your Roots Ranger Sizzix Beaducation Tools & Supplies Vintaj patina: citrine, marble, verdigris, jade, moss, lapis, earth Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet Vintaj BIGkick Celtic Weave: DecoEmboss Die Kismet letter stamp sets 6mm letter stamp set Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 3mm letter stamp set 2 chain nose pliers Other 1 2 letter imprinting 3 water paper towel 4 Place blank onto a steel bench block & rubber dampening block. Strike the stamp with flat end of hammer. Use a variety of letter stamps for a unique font combination. Turn the blank over and gently flatten out any curves from letter imprinting. Apply a mixture of marble & citrine patina in small sections over a stamped word. Use a paper towel immediately to remove wet patina from raised areas. Repeat until you have all your words coated with patina. 34
Secret Meadow Stacked bead caps Techniques used: patina, creative clasp, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring 35
Secret Meadow Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block filigree shaping plier round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers flush cutter Ranger Vintaj patina: marine, verdigris, lapis Vintaj glaze non-stick craft sheet Other water paper towel Vintage Meadow Artworks Farm Girl Studio Rings-n-Things Vintaj Materials List 2) Hand colored acrylic flowers 1) Lampworked glass medium coil 2) Lampworked glass copper head pins 6) Melitzania 6x4mm ceramic tube beads 1) 51x63mm dragonfly 1) 35x30mm queen dragonfly 1) 25mm eternity garden ring 1) 54x2mm willow branch 2) 12.7mm tapestry bead caps 2) 12mm filigree bead caps 13.5”) 6mm etched cable chain 8”) 3.7mm ladder chain 3) 1” eye pins 10) 5mm smooth 18ga jump rings 5) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 16”) 20 gauge artisan copper wire creative clasp 1 2 3 4 Use chain nose plier to grip top wing and bend back towards the center to create a 90° angle. Turn dragonfly around and continue to fold over the wing. Crimp down wing with chain nose plier to complete altered wing. Fold over opposite wing to match. Use large 8mm barrel of filigree shaping plier to curve end of the tail back. Continue to form tail and create a large hook to function as a clasp leaving a small opening to fit over eternity garden ring. 36
Radiant Lace Vintaj Layered riveted and Ranger Sizzix Other Tools & Supplies metal reliefing block metal shears metal file metal ring mandrel 4oz ball pein hammer filigree shaping plier chain nose plier Vintaj patina: citrine, topaz fine tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Vintaj BIGkick Etruscan Motif: DecoEmboss Die water paper towel black extra-fine tip Sharpie Techniques used: patina, metal curving, ring forming, riveting Materials List Vintaj 1) 72mm regal ring – bracelet blank 1) 48x35mm queen anne’s lace 1) 1/4” nail head rivet Tip: To create focal flower, cut out the large section of queen anne’s lace, using metal shears. Smooth rough edges with the metal file and dark gray side of metal reliefing block. Punch a hole with 1.5mm hole punch pliers in the center of the solid brass part of flower. Start to form it to the shape of ring using filigree shaping pliers and chain nose pliers. Layer the flower over the center of ring, allowing the arch of flowers to line up with the edge of ring. Mark hole with Sharpie. Punch hole in ring base. Stack ring & flower onto 1/4” nail head rivet. Slide stacked pieces onto metal ring mandrel. Rivet flower to ring using round end of 4oz ball pein hammer. 37
Fall is my favorite time of year; I love the weather, the colorful falling leaves, pumpkins have a special place in my heart & fun Autumn festivities. Fall 38
Acorn Hollow Creative toggle Techniques used: demo-emboss, patina, riveting, filigree wrap, creative clasp, creative connector, wrapped loop, coiled loop, simple loop, jump ring 39
Acorn Hollow Sizzix Tip: To create a creative toggle clasp, hammer a 15mm jump ring flat to function as your toggle ring. String a 3mm copper beaded spacer and leaf creative bar onto a 1 inch head pin. Form a coiled loop with the straight end of head pin. Attach loop with a 4.75mm jump ring to the jump ring on tip of leaf to complete your toggle clasp.. Sea of Glass Clay River Designs Rings & Things Ranger Materials List 1) Green etched lampworked glass bead 1) Reptilian green porcelain large chiclet bead 1) TierraCast antiqued copper plated 3x1mm beaded spacer Vintaj 1) 35mm violet petal filigree 1) 38mm gerbera petal filigree 2) 10.5mm wisteria bead caps 1) 13mm acorn bead cap 1) 7mm classic bead cap 1) 30x6mm leaf creative bar 1) 25.5mm circle altered blank 2) 17x16mm classic nouveau leaf 1) 1.5” eye pin 1) 1” head pin 1) 3” head pin 2) 1/8” nail head rivets 6) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 4) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 3) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump ringss 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring 40 Vintaj Tools & Supplies Vintaj BIGkick Acorn Hollow: DecoEmboss Die Vintaj patina: emerald, moss, jade, earth Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Other water paper towel Viva Décor Pardo polymer clay coral & garnet polymer clay sculpting tools toaster oven for baking clay metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers
Harvest Foliage Arte Foil accents Techniques used:: bezel framelits, deco-emboss, patina, resin, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 41
Harvest Foliage Materials List Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier round nose pliers 2 chain nose pliers metal awl Vintaj patina: verdigris, marine, moss, earth, onyx Ranger Vintaj glaze Vintaj Arte Foil: copper, silver flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet Sizzix Vintaj BIGkick Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter Round: Bezel Framelits Dies Eclectic: Bezel Framelits Dies Lily Damask: DecoEmboss Die Floral Decor: DecoEmboss Die Other resin water paper towel ultra-fine steel wool Vintaj Beadaholique Rustic River Finds Rings & Things 9) 6mm Czech fire polished matte light olive glass beads 8) 8mm Trade beads vaseline glass 8) 10mm Czech glass square picasso 4) 4mm Czech fire polished olive picasso 4) 4mm Czech fire polished aqua picasso 1) 30x23.5mm woven leaf 4) 16x11mm deco leaflet 1) 42mm rosemal bezel 1) 34x27mm victoriana bezel 8.5”) 6x4mm small fine oval chain 25) 1.5” eye pins 8) 2.5” pearl head pins 14) 5mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 10) 6mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 8) 7.25mm rib cable 16ga jump rings 8) 11.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings Tip: Use Bezel Framelits Dies to cut out arte foil. Emboss arte foil shapes with DecoEmboss dies. Use patina to bring out the embossed details. Peel off backing and stick to inside of bezels. Fill the victoriana bezel with resin. 42
Morning Moon Filigree wrapped focal Techniques used: patina, filigree wrap, creative connector, wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 43
Morning Moon Tools & Supplies Vintaj patina: carnelian, garnet, earth Ranger flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Other water scissors paper towel Bello Modo Rustic River Finds Clay River Designs Materials List 1) Polymer clay happy Buddha 18”) Iris blue 1.5mm round leather cord 8”) Peacock C-Lon Tex 400 2) Porcelain clay green agate small chiclet beads 4) Green Czech glass 10mm coin beads Vintaj 4) 22.5x9mm spring green leaf 1) 42mm passion flower petal filigree 1) 36mm fern laurel 3) 28x10mm persica leaf 2) 1.5” eye pins 4) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 14) 5mm smooth 18ga jump rings 6) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 8) 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings 1) 10mm smooth 16ga jump ring 2) 15mm smooth 15ga jump rings 1) 15mm classic lobster clasp 6”) 20 gauge artisan copper wire 2”) 22 gauge artisan copper wire Tip: To create filigree wrapped pendant, use your hands to form the leaves of a fern laurel fastenable to the shape of the clay Buddha face. Hold the pieces tightly together and back them with a passion flower petal filigree. Use a chain nose plier to fold over petals of a passion flower petal filigree to the front of face, crimping down and securing filigree to the outer edge of fern laurel. 44
Sunset Trail Beaded link Techniques used: patina, riveting, filigree wrap, simple loop, jump ring 45
Sunset Trail Earthenwood Studio Rustic River Finds Sea of Glass Tools & Supplies Vintaj Patina: carnelian, garnet Ranger flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Other water paper towel Vintaj metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier black extra-fine tip Sharpie flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Vintaj Materials List 58) Czech glass rondelles 18) Czech glass rounds 1) glass seed beads mix 1) Porcelain birdie trinket 1) Red Borosilicate glass bead with a 1/8th hole 1) 7mm rhapsody medallion 1) 47mm rose jay 1) 59mm clover petal filigree 1) 8mm foliage bead cap 2) 1/4” nail head rivets 1) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump ring 13) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring 1) 2mm tube crimp bead 33”) 19-Strand bronze flexible beading wire Tip: String a variety of seed bead colors, sizes and shapes, mixed with Czech glass round and rondelle beads in a continuous pattern. Cover crimp bead and a portion of the back of the necklace with 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings for added dimension. 46
Climbing Vines Techniques used: riveting, curving metal, jump ring Riveted & curved Tools & Supplies Materials List Vintaj Vintaj 2) 41x25mm craftsman vine 2) 39.5x15mm taliesin leaf 3) 59mm full poppy filigree 6) 1/4” nail head rivets 8) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 13x6.5mm bracelet foldover clasp 47 metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier filigree shaping plier flush cutter 2 chain nose pliers Other extra-fine tip black Sharpie
Climbing Vines 1 2 Use 1.5mm hole punch pliers to make holes in four corners of filigree. Riveting 3 4 Line craftsman vine up with holes in filigree. Use a black extra-fine tip Sharpie to mark back of leaves through holes punched in filigree. Riveting 5 6 7 1 Use 1.5mm hole punch pliers to punch through markings. Insert a 1/4 inch nail head rivet through the back of filigree hole. Stack craftsman vine over top of filigree. Curving Metal While holding stacked pieces down firmly against bench block, use a flush cutter to trim rivet approximately 1/16 inch above leaf. While firmly holding the pieces in place, use the round end of a 4oz ball pein hammer to mushroom out the trimmed rivet. The tip of the rivet should be spread over the hole. Continue by striking the rivet with the flat side of the ball pein hammer until flat. Place large 8mm barrel side of filigree shaping plier along back of filigree. Curve edges of filigree to form to the shape of the top and sides of your wrist 48
Woodland Leaf Hammerd ring base Vintaj Ranger Tools & Supplies metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter chain nose plier metal awl Vintaj glaze non-stick craft sheet flat tip paint brush Other Techniques used: ring forming, riveting Vintaj metal ring mandrel water paper towel black extra-fine tip sharpie Materials List 1) 68.5x14.5mm ID bracelet blank 1) 38x23mm woodland leaf 1) 7.5mm pinwheel washer 1) 1/4” nail head rivets Tip: To add the leaf decoration, form the curved leaf over formed ring band, lining up the top hole in leaf over a hole in band. Mark the hole placement on band through a 1.5mm hole you have placed in the pointed end of leaf. Add a 1.5mm hole in band. Use a chain nose plier to flatten the top portion of leaf over the hole. Use a metal awl to slightly enlarge the hole to fit the nail head rivet. String a pinwheel washer onto ¼ inch nail head rivet, insert from the inside of the ring band, through the layered large holes in band and up through the top hole of leaf. Insert a ¼ inch nail head rivet from the inside of the ring band, through the 1.5mm punched hole in band and through the bottom hole of leaf. Place on mandrel. Rivet. 49
Winter is a reminder of our year; thankful for all my blessings, family & friends, holiday activities, first snowfall, home sweet home & fresh starts. Winter 50
Crystal Cave Creative toggle Techniques used: creative clasp, simple loop, coiled loop, wrapped loop, jump ring 51
Crystal Cave Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Rustic River Finds Limabeads Materials List 1) Geode slice 3) Rutilated quartz tumbled nuggets 1) Smoky quartz 8mm faceted rondelle bead Tip: To create creative toggle, use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add a hole to the center of leaf. String a 1 inch head pin through hole in the backside of leaf. Use a round nose plier to form a coiled loop on the front side of leaf. Turn leaf over to the back side. Use a chain nose plier to bend one of the small side leaves up and fold over until flat against center leaf, on a slight angle. Bend second small leaf up and over the previous leaf. Choose a geode slice with a smaller sized opening to function as the toggle ring portion of your clasp. Vintaj 1) 30x24mm triplasian leaf 3) 7mm flower petal bead caps 2) 8mm etruscan bead caps 1) 5mm square filigree bead cap 1) 6mm scalloped bead cap 3) 1” eye pins 1) 1” head pin 1) 2” head pin 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump ring 4”)5mm fine oval chain 52
On a Journey Creative connector Techniques used: riveting, letter imprinting, patina, creative connector, jump ring 53
On a Journey 1 2 Use the white side of metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas of fanciful bird. Tools & Supplies Vintaj metal reliefing block round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 8oz ball pein hammer 3mm letter stamp set flush cutter Ranger Beaducation Other Vintaj patina: onyx flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet screw down hole punch water paper towel creative connector 3 4 Use chain nose plier to grip the top of the wing and bend it toward you at a 90° angle. Use round nose plier to form a loop with the top of the wing. Be sure loop is completely closed to the back side of the bird. Materials List Vintaj 1) 42x31.5mm fanciful bird 1) 24mm beaded flower 1) 19mm six petal cut out altered blank 16.5”) 3.5mm extra fine oval chain 6”) extra fine cable chain 1) 24x11mm hook 8) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 4) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 15mm smooth 15ga jump rings 1) 1/8” nail head rivet Unicorne Beads C-Koop Beads Hardware Store 2) Lampworked borosilicate glass bead 1) Enameled copper 1-1/4 inch pendant 1) copper washer 54 Use the 1.6mm silver handle side of screw down hole punch to add a hole to the tail and head of the bird.
Precious Memories Techniques used: bezel framelits, resin, Bezel details filigree wrap, patina, coiled loop, simple loop, jump ring
Precious Memories Rings-n-Things Tools & Supplies Sizzix Vintaj BIGkick Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter Round: Bezel Framelits Die Vintaj Vintaj patina: marble, citrine, earth Ranger Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush Tim Holtz® Distress ink pad: vintage photo blending tool & foam Vintaj metal reliefing block metal awl flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Other water paper towel matte photo paper black & white inkjet photo Mod Podge matte waterbase sealer, glue & finish resin Tip: You can create a variety of personalized memory pendants by printing in color, sepia or black & white. Use nature photos, sceneries and more. You may also try image transfer techniques with matte photo paper and arte foil for a different look. 1) 40mm bamboo bezel large 1) 59mm clover petal filigree 1) 27x27mm small waterlily 1) 30x6mm engraved creative bar 2) 17x5mm filigree connector 17”) 9x3mm fancy oval chain 6) 1.5” eye pins 1) 1” head pin 7) 5mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 6) 7.25mm rib cable 16ga jump rings Materials List 6) 8mm Trade beads vaseline glass 56
Precious Memories 1 2 Create a Sizzix sandwich in the following order; solo platform, solo shim, solo thin die adapter, clear cutting pad, black & white inkjet photo, raised side of Bezel Framelit face down over desired area of photo and second clear cutting pad on top of stack. Hold onto the top of the machine and crank it through one time. Simply remove the cut out photo circle from back of Bezel Framelit. Bezel Framelit 3 4 Using a blending tool & foam, lightly apply vintage photo distress ink to the edges of photo to create an aged look. Allow ink to dry. Apply a thin layer of matte waterbase sealer over inkjet photo. Reapply 3 to 4 layers on both sides of photo allowing to dry 15 minutes between layers. Resin 1 2 Apply glue to the back of the photo and place into the bezel. Use plier to gently push center and edges of photo down to secure into place. 57 Prepare the resin according to manufacturer’s instructions and fill the bezel.
Ornamental Filigree Materials List Bead Inspirations 6) Bronze 2x3mm faceted glass rondelle beads Vintaj 2) 13mm circle tag altered blank 2) 17mm filigree ring connector 2) 33x28mm delicate crest filigree 6) 15x7mm fleur de lis drops 6) 1.5” pearl head pins 12) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 2) 27x15mm round loop ear wires Patina detail Sizzix Ranger Tools & Supplies Vintaj BIGkick Weathervane: DecoEmboss Die Vintaj patina: garnet flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Techniques used: deco-emboss, patina, wrapped loop, jump ring Vintaj Other metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers water paper towel 58
Nouveau Drops deco-emboss detail Techniques used: deco-emboss, wrapped loop, messy wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring 59
Nouveau Drops Sizzix Ranger Tools & Supplies Vintaj BIGkick Lily Damask: DecoEmboss Die Vintaj glaze ½” flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet Vintaj Other metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers water paper towel Round Rabbit Bead Inspirations Beadaholique Materials List 1) Porcelain floral pedant 10) Chinese crystal faceted glass rondelle beads 1) Cultured blue 19-29mm biwa stick pearl Vintaj 3) 32x13mm nouveau drop altered blank 1) 7mm filigree bead cap 12”) 11.3mm large flat oval chain 2”) 6mm slender oval chain 1) 1” eye pins 2) 1.5” pearl head pins 23) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 24x11mm hook 20”) 20 gauge natural brass wire 24”) 24 gauge natural brass wire 60 Tip: To seal your deco-embossed blanks after reliefing raised areas, dispense a small amount of glaze onto a non-stick craft sheet. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply a thin layer of glaze over the embossed blanks to seal the natural metal, keeping the highlighted areas from oxidation and darkening over time. Set aside to dry before handling. Wash paint brush with water immediately. Use a paper towel to dry paint brush.
Baroque Bangle Fiber bangle Techniques used: deco-etch, patina, wrapped loop, wire fastening, jump ring 61
Baroque Bangle Materials List Darn Good Yarn Fusion Beads 1) 2AB 6mm Swarovski crystal bicone 1) Cranberry faceted round pearl 14”) Cranberry recycled Sari silk ribbon yarn Vintaj 1) 67mm creative hoop 1) 25mm small circle altered blank 2) 2.5” pearl head pin 8”) 26 gauge wire 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings deco-etch 1 2 3 4 Sizzix Ranger Vintaj Other Tools & Supplies Vintaj BIGkick Baroque Filigree: DecoEtch Die Vintaj patina: marble flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers water paper towel Once you have determined the design area, place the blank face down on the DecoEtch die. Create a Sizzix sandwich in the following order on the platform of the machine; solo shim, clear cutting pad, DecoEtch die, blank, second clear cutting pad. Hold onto the top of the machine and crank it through one time. Shake bottle well. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply marble patina to etched blank. Use a paper towel to wipe away the excess patina while it is still wet. Work in sections, reapplying and wiping where necessary. Use the white side of metal reliefing block to lightly highlight the raised areas of the blank. Polish with the light gray side of block. 62
Resources CERAMIC, PORCELAIN & RAKU: Round Rabbit – Handcrafted Porcelain victorian pendants by Nancy Schindler Adams roundrabbitextra.bigcartel.com Earthenwood Studio – Handcrafted Porcelain keyhole, initial & face beads by Melanie Brooks earthenwoodstudio.com Kylie Parry Studios – Handcrafted Ceramic honeycomb & bee beads by Kylie Parry kylieparrystudios.com Gaea Handmade – Handcrafted Ceramic flower & rose beads by Gaea Cannaday gaea.cc Lisa Peters Art – Handcrafted Raku dimensional flower pendant by Lisa Peters lisapetersart.com Marsha Neal Studio – Handcrafted Ceramic floral cabochon by Marsha Neal marshanealstudio.com Clay River Designs – Handcrafted Porcelain bird/tree pendant & chiclet beads by Fred & Deb Becker clayriverdesigns.com METAL ART BEADS: C-Koop Beads – Handcrafted Enamel pendants & gears by Sara Lukkonen ckoopbeads.com Gardanne – Handcrafted Enamel filigree beads by Anne Lichtenstein gardannelife.blogspot.com Green Girl Studios – Handcrafted Pewter beads by Cynthia Thornton greengirlstudios.com Elemental Adornments –Handcrafted Fine Silver beads by Christi Anderson etsy.com/shop/cassioppea Zoa Art – Handcrafted Shibuichi & PMC beads by Tony & Lisa Blackwell zoaart.blogspot.com Trinket Foundry – Handcrafted Bottle Cap beads by Cathy Collison trinketfoundry.com GLASS: Sea of Glass – Handcrafted Borosilicate Glass beads by Melissa Rediger mjrbeads.com Farm Girl Studio – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass heart & lentil beads by Cathie Roberts farmgirlcat.blogspot.com Lisa Kan Designs – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass botanical, serenity leaf & ginkgo beads by Lisa Kan lisakan.com Lea Zinke – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass leaf beads by Lea Zinke leazinke.com POLYMER CLAY: Humblebeads – Handcrafted Polymer Clay nature beads by Heather Powers humblebeads.com Tesori Trovati Jewelry – Handcrafted Polymer Clay simple truths charms by Erin Prais-Hintz tesoritrovati.com Sharon Solly Studios – Handcrafted Polymer Clay face beads by Sharon Solly bellomodo.com ACYRLIC & WOOD: Skye Jewels –Handcrafted Ephemera charms & pendants by Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp etsy.com/shop/Moreskyejewels Vintage Meadow Artworks – Hand Colored Acrylic flower & leaf beads by Heather French facebook: vintagemeadowartworks 63
Resources METAL: Vintaj – Natural Brass, Artisan Copper & Artisan Pewter jewelry findings Vintaj.com FIBER & MISC: Darn Good Yarn – recycled Sari silk ribbon DarnGoodYarn.com Hobby Lobby – rubber stamp, leather lace, polymer clay, beading wire hobbylobby.com TOOLS: The BeadSmith – Vintaj tools BeadSmith.com Beaducation – letter stamp sets, screw down hole punch Beaducation.com Ranger – patinas, glaze, arte foil, paint brush, non-stick craft sheets, heat it craft tool, ink pads Rangerink.com Sizzix – Vintaj BIGkick, Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, DecoEmboss & DecoEtch dies, Bezel Framelits Dies Sizzix.com ONLINE: Beadaholique – Czech glass, pearls, gemstones, crystals, ribbon, sterling Beadaholique.com Bead Inspirations – Chinese crystal, faceted glass, Lampwork glass beads: BeadInspirations.com Bello Modo – beading thread, leather cord, polymer clay Buddha Bellomodo.com Fusion Beads – Czech glass, pearls, seed beads, crystals, waxed cotton cord, vintage Lucite FusionBeads.com Lima Beads – Czech glass, Labradorite, Rutilated quartz, Smoky quartz Limabeads.com Rings & Things – ceramic, leather, spacers, trade beads Rings-Things.com Unicorne Beads –Lampworked borosilicate glass UnicorneBeads.com SPECIALTY BEAD STORE: Rustic River Finds – Czech glass, geode, seed beads Rustic River Finds is my mom’s gorgeous bead, jewelry & gift shop in Galena, IL. All the jewelry is handcrafted with Vintaj findings and a variety of gemstones, glass beads, pearls, and unique finds, by my mom, sisters, mother-in-law and local designers. RusticRiverFinds.com Acknowledgements Photography: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble, Northridge Publishing Photo editing: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble, Ashley Bonney Layout concept and Design: Jeanne Holland Layout work: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble Editing: Jeanne Holland 64
Index SECTIONS Jess’s Studio......................................................3 Art Beads.........................................................5 Patina Color Mixing Chart..............................6 Tools.................................................................7 Jess’s Wire Techniques.....................................9 Spring..............................................................14 Summer..........................................................26 Fall.................................................................38 Winter............................................................50 Resources........................................................63 TECHNIQUES Simple Loop..................................................10 Coiled Loop...................................................10 Jump Ring......................................................11 Wrapped Briolette..........................................11 Wrapped Loop...............................................11 Messy Wrapped Loop....................................12 Bail Wrap.......................................................12 Wire Fastening...............................................13 Filigree Wrap..................................................13 DecoEmboss...................................................16 TECHNIQUES Dapping..........................................................16 Patina..............................................................22 Ink Stamping.................................................30 Letter Imprinting...........................................34 Creative Clasp................................................36 Riveting..........................................................48 Curving Metal................................................48 Creative Connector........................................54 Bezel Framelits...............................................57 Resin...............................................................57 DecoEtch........................................................62
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60+ pages of stunning jewelry designs and techniques that will inspire your creativity! In the pages of this book Jess guides you through her design process sharing her personal style and favorite techniques with you through mixed media jewelry. She shares with you an in depth guide to studio space, art beads, tools, patina combinations and her creative process featuring over 20 photographed step-by-step techniques & a total of 24 projects. Let Jess take you through the seasons and learn a variety of techniques including; wire, embossing, etching, patina effects, bezel framelits, letter imprinting, ink stamping, riveting, dapping, filigree wrapping & much more! Jess’s designs are inspired by nature & the beauty of our changing seasons. Her pieces evoke a memory, thought or feeling. With Vintaj findings, jewelry tools, dies & patinas it makes it easy to achieve that vintage, rustic & worn mixed media jewelry look. The possibilities are endless... join Jess on this creative journey and see where it takes your designs! © 2014 Vintaj Natural Brass Co.
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