About this product Product Identifiers Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated ISBN-10 0823099903 ISBN-13 9780823099900 eBay Product ID (ePID) 92950605 Product Key Features Book Title Jewelry Upcycled! : Techniques and Projects for Reusing Metal, Plastic, Glass, Fiber, and Found Objects Number of Pages 144 Pages Language English Publication Year 2011 Topic Beadwork, Jewelry, Metal Work Illustrator Yes Genre Crafts & Hobbies Author Michelle Haab, Sherri Haab Format Trade Paperback Dimensions Item Height 0.4 in Item Weight 21.2 Oz Item Length 10.9 in Item Width 8.5 in Additional Product Features Intended Audience Trade LCCN 2010-034124 Reviews "Upcycling (recycling commonplace items that would normally end up in the trash into something beautiful or useful) continues to be trendy, and this mother-daughter team capitalize on the trend with this fun collection of jewelry. The projects are divided by media. Some materials (such as fabric) are easier to work with than others, but you'd be hard-pressed to identify the everyday items in some of the more striking pieces." -- Library Journal Dewey Edition 22 Dewey Decimal 745.594/2 Synopsis Before you recycle that soda bottle, scrap that old T-shirt, or toss that broken china plate, ask yourself: "Could I use this to make something fabulous?" Impossible? Think again In "Jewelry Upcycled , " jewelry expert and bestselling author Sherri Haab has teamed up with daughter Michelle Haab to show you how to transform metal, glass, plastic, fabric, and found objects--items you might otherwise recycle or throw away--into fun and exciting jewelry designs. Explore the creative possibilities of these everyday materials in resourceful and innovative ways: Repurpose plastic bottles into pretty charms, turn broken cassette tapes into braided bracelets, and fashion one-of-a-kind pendants with found objects., For jewellery makers and crafters who want to explore the creative potential of recycled materials, a cutting-edge trend in jewellery making. Author and jewellery making expert Sherri Haab offers an overview of a variety of recycled materials and techniques used to create beautiful jewellery pieces. Technical information is presented in a clear, accessible way and is supported by fresh, pretty and wearable designs. LC Classification Number TT212.H35 2010 Show More Show Less
