Elegant soutache /

Sweet-McNamara, Amee K.,

Elegant soutache / Amee K. Sweet-McNamara. - viii, 264 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm - Lark jewelry & beading . - Lark jewelry & beading. .

"Amee runs with scissors."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword -- Author's note -- Introduction -- Part 1: Soutache essentials. Chapter 1: Material & tools ; Chapter 2: The basics ; Chapter 3: Additional techniques -- Part 2: The Projects. Tripping the light fantastic earrings ; Shimmering sea turtle pendant ; Crystal coil earrings ; Day of the Dead bracelet ; Opulent amulet ; In Living Color cuff ; Classic convertible earrings ; The impossible romance necklace ; Sangria-style pin ; Dragon love necklace ; The tuffey lily pendant ; Crazy quilt collar.

"Create stunningly intricate jewelry using soutache--a form of ornate braid or tassel. Providing plenty of photographed step-by-step instructions as a guide, Amee K. Sweet-McNamara shows intermediate-to-advanced jewelers the various techniques needed to make bracelets, pins, necklaces, and earrings. From a richly hued Shimmering Sea Turtle Pendant to Crystal Coil Earrings and a Day of the Dead Bracelet, these 12 colorful pieces are magnificent."--provided by Amazon.com.

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Jewelry making.
Beadwork.
Bead embroidery.

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