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Resin alchemy : innovative techniques for mixed-media and jewelry artists / Susan Lenart Kazmer.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Loveland, Colo. : Interweave Press, [2013]Copyright date: ©2013Description: 159 pages : colour illustrations; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781596686441 (paperback)
  • 1596686448 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 745.594/2 23
LOC classification:
  • TT212 .K393 2013
Contents:
Endless possibilities for designing with resin -- Basic tools & materials -- Stirred, not shaken: the art of mixing and pouring resin -- Make mine metal: basic metalworking techniques for resin jewelry design -- Contain your enthusiasms: creating simple bezel forms for resin -- Why I love organics: freestanding resin-coated forms -- Formfitting designs: casting resin -- No mistakes: finishes & fixes.
Includes bibliographical references and index. -Master resin basics such as proper mixing, application, curing, drilling, safety tips, and finishing-all using a non-toxic resin. Enhance your skills with a variety of fun techniques to make charms, pendants, and more! Great for making steampunk jewelry.
Summary: "Discover one of the hottest trends in mixed media--resin! Join mixed-media and jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer as she opens new frontiers in her application of resin techniques. Resin Alchemy offers detailed step-by-step technique tutorials on using resin, from the basics of mixing and pouring, to using bezels, to key metalworking techniques that expand design options. She explores creating artistic effects with: Color; Found objects; Texture; Casting; Collage and, more! It doesn't stop there! Learn how to incorporate stories, words, meaningful images, and more in the layers of your resin jewelry. Susan shares her wealth of tips for collecting great found objects and for layering and encasing stories--in short, how to bring both great technique and great imagination to bear on jewelry making. Throughout the book, you'll enjoy easy step-by-step projects and finished pieces!"--Publisher description.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-Fiction Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 745.5942 KAZ 1 Available T00563466
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Discover one of the hottest trends in mixed media--resin! Join mixed-media and jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer as she opens new frontiers in her application of resin techniques.

Resin Alchemy offers detailed step-by-step technique tutorials on using resin, from the basics of mixing and pouring to using bezels and key metalworking techniques that expand design options. She explores creating artistic effects with:

Color Found objects Texture Casting Collage And, more! It doesn't stop there! Learn how to incorporate stories, words, meaningful images, and more in the layers of your resin jewelry. Susan shares her wealth of tips for collecting great found objects and for layering and encasing stories-in short, how to bring both great technique and great imagination to bear on jewelry making. Throughout the book, you'll enjoy easy step-by-step projects and finished pieces.

Includes index.

Endless possibilities for designing with resin -- Basic tools & materials -- Stirred, not shaken: the art of mixing and pouring resin -- Make mine metal: basic metalworking techniques for resin jewelry design -- Contain your enthusiasms: creating simple bezel forms for resin -- Why I love organics: freestanding resin-coated forms -- Formfitting designs: casting resin -- No mistakes: finishes & fixes.

Includes bibliographical references and index. -Master resin basics such as proper mixing, application, curing, drilling, safety tips, and finishing-all using a non-toxic resin. Enhance your skills with a variety of fun techniques to make charms, pendants, and more! Great for making steampunk jewelry.

"Discover one of the hottest trends in mixed media--resin! Join mixed-media and jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer as she opens new frontiers in her application of resin techniques. Resin Alchemy offers detailed step-by-step technique tutorials on using resin, from the basics of mixing and pouring, to using bezels, to key metalworking techniques that expand design options. She explores creating artistic effects with: Color; Found objects; Texture; Casting; Collage and, more! It doesn't stop there! Learn how to incorporate stories, words, meaningful images, and more in the layers of your resin jewelry. Susan shares her wealth of tips for collecting great found objects and for layering and encasing stories--in short, how to bring both great technique and great imagination to bear on jewelry making. Throughout the book, you'll enjoy easy step-by-step projects and finished pieces!"--Publisher description.

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