Book and DVD Set Learn the secrets of raising concave forms in this incredible set. Features a full-color 38-page booklet of Bill Fretz's hard-won tips and techniques, plus a companion DVD with projects, how-to instructions and lessons on the tools you need to create beautiful concave (anticlastic) bracelets. Running time: 63 mins.
Now you can learn basic convex and concave metal forming techniques with expert step-by-step instructions. Join master metalsmith and toolmaker Bill Fretz in 8 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to get started forming your own metal jewelry. Master the basics and boost your skills as you learn the ins and outs of planishing, raising, using stakes, and more! Watch 90+ minutes of exciting hammering and forming essentials on your own time. This ultimate metalsmithing resource allows you to start and stop when it’s convenient for you. Get a front-row seat to this master metal-jewelry making class you can watch again and again!
Combine found objects, metal shapes and frames, and other unique elements in one-of-a-kind designer pendants using one of the strongest cold connections in metalworking: Rivets.
ISBN: 9781596681965 Running Time: 60 min 1 Disc
: How to Shape, Texture, and Antique Wireworked Jewelry with Ronna Sarvas Weltman Master texturing and antiquing basics as you boost your jewelry-making skills with a variety of fun techniques!
Take your skills and jewelry designs to the next level with the versatility of metal jewelry making.
Metalsmith Essentials is back with another 2-disc set. This time, it’s all about favorite no-heat techniques: cold connections.
Table of Contents
Metalsmith Essentials: Riveting and Cold Connections Part 1 * Introduction * Planning a Design * Creating a Pattern * Tube Rivets * Wire Rivets
Metalsmith Essentials: Riveting and Cold Connections Part 2 * Movable Rivets * Perimeter Tabs * Overlapping Joins * Micro Hardware * Tension Joins * Putting it All Together
ISBN: 9781596686281 Run Time: 109 minutes Language: English Discs: 2 Region: Universal
Join experienced metalsmith Helen Driggs in 11 watch-and-learn lessons for all you need to get started texturing and patinating jewelry.
Disc 1: * Safety * Annealing * Cleaning Your Metal * Low-tech Textures * Stamping * Texturing with Hammers
Disc 2: * Texturing 3D Objects * Texturing with a Rolling Mill * Advanced Rolling Mill Textures * Household Patinas * Commercial Patinas
ISBN: 9781596686427 Run Time: Approximately 121 minutes Language: English Discs: 2 Region: Universal
Create your own unique designs and textures while you master etching basics and create stunning pieces of jewelry.
Table of Contents * Introduction * Tools & Materials * PNP Transfer Resist Etching * Rubber Stamp Resist Etching * Forming the Bracelet * Finish & Patina * Etching Beads
ISBN: 9781596686434 Run Time: Approximately 95 minutes Language: English Discs: 1 Region: Universal
Now you can take your metal-forming skills to the next level with expert step-by-step instructions. Join master metalsmith and toolmaker Bill Fretz in 8 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to create your own intricately formed metal jewelry. Master complex techniques and boost your skills as you learn the ins and outs of forming inside curves in pierced forms, soldered joints, twisted shapes, and much more.
Round out your jewelry making with lessons for fast and fabulous metal rings. Join artist and experienced metalsmith Helen I. Driggs in 7 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to fabricate metal rings in an hour or less. Boost your jewelry-making skills with how-tos for simple overlapped bands, soldered bands made of round wire and half-round wire, and riveted rings. Plus, discover several variations on each ring to jump-start you own designs.
Expand your jewelry-making repertoire with how-tos for finishing metal with a rustic look; roller-printed patterns; the backs, sides, and hard-to-see places; copper and overlays; patinas; and more.
ISBN: 9781596687295 Run Time: Approximately 122 minutes Language: English Discs: 1 Region: Univeral
Language: Japanese region free DVD
Language: Japanese and English, region free DVD
Language: English, region free DVD In this 55 minute DVD, Jackie Truty, Artist, Author, and President of Art Clay World, USA, leads you on an exciting exploration of the basic techniques you will need to succeed with Art Clay, including forming, refining, and finishing. Learn to make a silver and glass pendant, an exact replica of a real leaf, and create a braided gemstone ring. You will also use Art Clay Syringe type to make a beautiful hollow filigree "Chinese Lantern" pendant. Whether you're a first-time Art clay user or an experienced artist, you'll enjoy the projects, tips, and techniques presented.
More than 30 short video clips that teach specific techniques for precious Metal clay. from basic tools to setting stones, from molds to golds, watch an experienced teacher demonstrate the exciting possibilities of PMC
Watch as Laura Murray transforms fabric and paper with fabulous color and texture.
Don't have time or extra money to spend on attending a workshop? Don't worry. Now you may join the thousands of people who have learned to use paintstiks from Laura – in the comfort of your own home! Turn the volume up or down to the level YOU need. Re-play as many times as you want or need.
* Learn about stenciling, making rubbings, using blenders, shading, and combining paintstiks with foil. * Enjoy inspiration from viewing wonderful samples, including quilts, cards, handbags and wearables.
Video length: 1 hour, 13 minutes.
This innovative video shows how to work with PMC by demonstrating the construction of five beads, each quite different from others.
Intermediate techniques for PMC Listen in as two leading PMC artist discuss their favorite techniques. This energetic two hour video brings you practical information about molds, slip, carving, and many other intermediate-level metal clay techniques. The appendix also covers finishing, firing, and kilns. This DVD can be played on either computers or standard DVD players
This Lisa Pavelka DVD contains 2 incredible hours of step by step instructions on how to complete six polymer clay projects plus the basics are also covered. A list of all the supplies needed for each of the projects is listed on the inside cover so you can prepare ahead of time and work along with her. Great as a reference and support tool. Learn to create personal and sophisticated designs as gifts. This comprehensive DVD caters for the full spectrum of Polymer Clay
You may enjoy this video as a companion to Joe's 112-page book (ID14010), Soldering Made Simple: Easy techniques for the kitchen-table jeweler.
The key tool that makes Joe's methods safe and easy to do at home is an inexpensive, handheld butane torch. On this 92-minute DVD, see and hear Joe explain everything you'll need to know to get started with soldering tools, materials, safety, and setup. Then watch as Joe demonstrates his techniques by creating a soldered pendant and necklace. A longtime teacher, Joe has a friendly presentation style that will get you started soldering with confidence.
A bonus PDF included on the DVD recaps tools, materials, and step-by-step instructions for making the project.
Kumihimo is a very versatile braiding technique. Rodrick begins by introducing you to yarns, tools and equipment, then reviewing the process for making a braiding stand (Maru Dai) from foamboard, which allows you to get started quickly with very little investment in equipment. You will learn how to read pattern layout diagrams as you prepare four separate warps, each with a different end treatment: tassel end, finger point (blunt) end, braided loop end, and wrapped loop end. You will learn how to read and follow braiding diagrams as you work four different braiding projects: 8-strand spiral braid, 8-strand square braid, 8-strand hollow braid, and 8-strand flat braid. Steaming and finishing techniques are also included. To give you ideas for the many ways braids can be used, Rodrick presents the work of many accomplished international braiders. DVD, 115 minutes
Fashioned from years of teaching experience, Lesley Moussette of the Hands-On-Art Workshop presents a comprehensive guide to all the major basic beading skills you'll want to learn: Stretch, Memory Wire, Beading Wire and Knotting.
