Modern Jewelry from Modular Parts

By Marthe Le Van. Anyone can make stylish contemporary jewelry with ease. This beginnerís guide holds the key: simply take widely available manufactured metal parts (hollow tubes, solid rods, precut perforated sheets) and arrange them in repeating patterns that develop into complex designs. The techniquesófiling, drilling, piercing, cold connecting, solderingóare simple, and step-by-step photos capture every essential stage of the construction process. Todayís most innovative designers, including Christine Dhein, Kristin Lora, and Amy Tavern, contribute to the 25 projects, and the variety of metals and colors showcased in their pieces yield stunning results. From Victoria Choís very kinetic ìGuitar String Stickpin" to Joanna Gollbergís magnificent cerulean and gold necklace, itís clear the modular possibilities are endless! 127 pages, hard cover.