Showing posts with label chain maille. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chain maille. Show all posts

February 16, 2012

Chain Mail Bezel for Coins and More

Not long ago, I found a Russian Saint-Petersburg Metro token at home (I guess, I brought it from my last visit of Russia) and 5 ruble coin. Turning it in my hands, I decided to make something with it since I cannot use it  here anyway:) Besides, coin jewelry has been popular since coinage began. 
I  did not want to make any holes in it, so the chain mail bezel should work. 
Jump rings are woven so that they hold the token firmly in place.
You will not believe, just  after making this "Russian" pendant, my daughter found a genuine Slovenian 1 tolar, 1995, coin and  Canadian Elizabeth Head Penny 1969 coin.  I wanted to make a bezel for them too!

January 14, 2012

Book: Mixed Media Jewelry Techniques

This is an excellent book! Written for jewelry makers of all media and skill levels, this book encourages the mixing of techniques with the skills of others to create unique designs.
The book features 9 exciting projects combining various materials into new jewelry designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Each project brings together two or three jewelry making techniques, each of which could also be used for independent projects.

The techniques include: wire-work, beading, chain maille, lampwork, beading, macrame, bead stitching, polymer clay, PMC.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/75865374/mixed-media-jewelry-techniques-book?ref=shop_home_active_8

Size:8 1/2" x 11". 80 pp. Soft cover
 Look inside:
Buy this book HERE