A large-format, highly illustrated how-to-do-it book for beginners and
practising jewellers looking for new ideas. There has been a recent
increase in jewellers using textile techniques in their work, and this
book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all the
materials and techniques you need to get you started in this exciting
area of jewellery making.

Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an accessible, but
thorough, introduction to a wide range of textiles
techniques for those more accustomed to working with metals than with
fabrics and yarns. Examples of appropriate techniques for each material
will be featured as making sequences, alongside showcased pieces from
contemporary jewellers in different materials. Techniques covered will
include crochet, weaving, knitting, felting, lace and sewing. There are
over ten projects included showing
the reader how to design and make your very own finished pieces (eg:
flower brooch, felt necklace, Shetland lace tiara, woven bracelet,
stille collar). Each project is by a different maker and so you will
cover a wide range of techniques and styles. At the end of each project
is an inspirational gallery section. Makers shown include:
Suzanne Smith; Liz Brown; Marjory Keay; Vicky Forrester; Helen
Robertson; Lilia Breyter; Sarah Smith; Sarah Kettley and Joanne Haywood.