DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry: From Monogrammed Pendants to Embossed Bracelets--30 Easy Jewelry Pieces from HappyHourProjects.com!

by Adrianne Surian

Overview

Create beautiful, wearable works of art!

With step-by-step instructions and photographs for thirty one-of-a-kind pieces, DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry shows you how easily you can make your own beautiful and creative stamped-metal accessories. All you need are some easy-to-find basic tools, various metals, and a few simple techniques.

Adrianne Surian, creator of HappyHourProjects.com, presents illustrated instructions for easy, stunning designs, from customizable friendship bracelets to layered necklaces to rings for every mood. Stamped jewelry fits every wardrobe and every style, because it's an expression of you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440596667
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,063,920
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Chapter 1 Tools and Materials 11

Chapter 2 Techniques 21

Stamping Letters: "Quote of the Day" Cuff Bracelet 22

Stamping Patterns: Dandelion Wishes Cuff Bracelet 28

Stamping Texture: Smart Is Sexy Owl Necklace 32

Stamping in the Round: Hot Stuff Coffee Locket 38

Using Rivets and Eyelets: Natural Beauty Necklace 42

Mixing Stamping and Leather: Untamed Leather Bracelet 48

Darkening Stamped Blanks with Enamel, Ink, or Acrylic Paints: Ampersand Ring 52

Using Patinas: Be You Bracelet 56

Chapter 3 Necklaces 63

Hashtag Fabulous Bar Necklace 64

Sugar and Spice Charm Necklace 68

Unicorn Magic Necklace 72

Adventurer's Double-Pendant Necklace 76

Bright Ideas Necklace 82

Love Bites Puff Pendant 86

Be Wild Layered Necklace 90

Chapter 4 Bracelets 95

Flirty Charm Bangles 96

Friends Are Rock Stars Friendship Bracelets 102

Til Death Bead Bangles 106

On Fire Leather Bracelet 110

I Sparkle Beaded Bracelet 114

Fearless Leather Cuff 118

Butterfly Bangle Bracelet 122

Shine On Twin-Charm Cuff 128

Chapter 5 Rings and Earrings 135

Rings for Every Mood 136

Dragonfly Charm Earrings 140

Aim High, Aim True Earrings 144

Winter Weather Stud Earrings 148

Diva Chandelier Earrings 152

Flower Garden Wire-Wrapped Earrings 156

Free-Form Beaded Earrings 160

Appendix: U.S./Metric Conversion Chart 165

Index 167