The traditional art of enamelling has been practised for at least two thousand years and may have originated in Western Europe : early Greek writers describe the colourful designs of the enamel- decorated weapons and armour used by northern barbarians.
In early examples of Greek and Celtic enamel work, only opaque enamels were used, and it [...]
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Since earliest times, feathers have had an immense appeal for man. Their shimmering colours and wonderful variety of textures and shape have captivated the eye and excited the imagination and a wealth of ingenious ornamentation has resulted. Here we show you one of the ways in which smaller feathers can be used to make a [...]
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Attractive and colourful jewelry can easily and cheaply be made from small pieces of acrylic which are available from most acrylic suppliers. The principle involved is the same as for all thermoplastics in that heat is applied to the material which can then be shaped and moulded to the desired design.
Shaping
It is necessary to heat [...]
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Polyester resins are thermosetting plastics from which you can make beautiful jewelry in all kinds of intricate shapes. The resin flows into a mould made by a metal strip and glass, sequins, wire, glitter and small beads can be embedded in it. When cured the resin can be finished in a number of different ways [...]
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The necklace with beads
The necklace has a circumference of 40cm (1511n) and will fit around an average-sized neck.
If nickel silver wire is unobtainable you can substitute tinned- copper, galvanized iron wire, silver-plated copper wire or mild steel. Try to find wire that is not too difficult to handle and of a colour suited to that [...]
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Horseshoe nails may seem out of place anywhere but in a stable, but they lend themselves to making jewelry as they are made from stainless steel and have an interesting design. The jewelry, consisting of horseshoe nails combined with wire and perhaps a leather thong, can be fairly heavy so, although designs are limitless, do [...]
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You will need :
Pasta in different shapes and sizes. Brooch mountings.
Shirring elastic [thread] from necklaces.
Strong adhesive.
Stiff cardboard for base.
Enamel paints, poster paints and varnish.
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Household spoons and forks are generally considered decorative when they are laid out on a table set for a dinner party. But even then their decorative qualities are taken for granted, or not seen at all. Bracelets and rings are extremely simple to make.
To get started does not mean you have to deplete the kitchen [...]
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These necklaces are made from clear plastic tubing used for syphoning and as long as the tube ends are well plugged, they can be filled with a multitude of objects.
Section tube necklace
Cut the tube into eight 5cm (2in) pieces. Cut eight pieces of elastic thread 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long.
Thread three large beads on each piece [...]
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Twisted tissue jewels are bright and gay — and far more durable than such a fragile paper suggests. They are simple to make and it is fun creating designs. If you wish, of course, you can use purpose- bought tissue to make these boldly beautiful jewel effects. But, providing you have a colourful selection to [...]
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