Description
Book SynopsisSimple, illustrated and step-by-step techniques for creating jewellery from recycled materials. This handbook considers the importance of using recycled and reused materials to minimise the environmental impact of your craft and increase its sustainability potential. Through treatment and presentation, and whilst balancing creativity and necessity versus choice, you can find ideas for making common objects valuable and precious. The variety of projects included teach you how to make a necklace from tin, pendants from keys, use fabric for a cuff, and to use plastic, cardboard, cork and foam to make bangles, necklaces, earrings and brooches. There is also a handy and extensive list of scrapstores and suppliers of recycled materials as well as guidance to find free or cheap materials from other sustainable sources.
Trade ReviewAimed at the serious jewellery maker who wants to make seriously stylish, contemporary jewellery, this book is all about sustainability - recycling, re-using & looking after the environment. * Waterstones Craft Newsletter *
The latest addition to A&C Black's growing 'Jewelley Hnadbooks' series, this topical 'how to' guide features the work of internationally renowned jewellers providing inspiration for any budding jeweller! * Craftsman (March/April 2009) *
I would recommend this book for the novice or more experienced jewellery maker; it will suit anyone and the resources are all around us. * Greener View (April 2009) *
...will inspire the more experienced jeweller in new areas and challenge amateurs with new techniques. * Craftsman Magazine (November 2009) *
MacDonald delivers a deliciously green alternative and the skills to succeed. * Frosting Magazine *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. The Ethos of Reuse and Recycling in Contemporary Jewellery Practice Reuse within other cultures Waiting to be used Challenge Process and experimentation Sourcing materials Places to explore Practises within the mining industries The notion of preciousness 2. Getting Started Health, safety and environmental considerations Basic tools Cold-connection tools 3. Materials Metals Plastics and plastics techniques Findings 4. Techniques Basic techniques Making cold connections Other techniques Applying heat-thermal bonding techniques Textile techniques Applying colour 5. Projects Plastic Foam Metal Cork Fabric Glossary Useful Addresses and Websites Bibliography Index
