If you have ever wanted to venture into the world of jewellery-making but didn't know where to begin then this could be the book for you. The fully illustrated step-by-step projects will guide you with ease through a variety of techniques suitable for all levels, even the beginner, enabling you to create individual gifts for loved ones or one-off items to treasure yourself. The collection provides inspiration and helpful tips along the way, with a project to suit every personality. From the sophisticated Audrey, the sea-themed La Mer, to the 60s inspired Funky. Techniques to learn range from crimping to knotting, wire wrapping to using illusion cord. The colourful charms, beads and buttons can be adapted for your own designs, and as you progress through the book you'll discover an array of alternative materials to incorporate too, such as wire, ribbon, fabric and even recycled zips! AUTHOR: Tansy Wilson creates her own bespoke jewellery pieces for private clients, utilising a wide variety of materials, as well as producing her own craft range. She also teaches jewellery design at her local Further Education College and works for the University of the Arts London as an External Moderator for art and design programmes. Tansy also contributes advanced jewellery projects for Making Jewellery magazine, a GMC publication, and has another title in the Magpie series: Earrings. Also available: Earrings 9781861088819
