Simply Modern Jewelry

August 1, 2008
Adult/High School-Novices will find everything they need to gain confidence and knowledge to produce polished creations. The first two dozen pages provide a crash course in identifying the different components of jewelry and the terms that apply to them as well as the tools and techniques used in the projects shown. Bead composition and shape, including charts of size for regular and seed beads, are explained. Findings and metals are laid out and named so that shopping for materials can be done with confidence. Fox discusses how and where she finds inspiration for her designs and how readers can use her ideas as springboards for their own work. Each project starts with a chart of materials, tools, and techniques necessary to complete the piece, the finished size, and a simplicity scale. Large, clear pictures and written directions are given for every step. The projects are chic and satisfying, and range from a simple tied-leather-thong necklace to complicated chandelier earrings. For the most part they could be made in a day and worn that evening. A great resource."Dana Cobern-Kullman, Luther Burbank Middle School, Burbank, CA"

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