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
Nancy Lee Chong has been teaching Hawaiian quilting for over 20 years. Now you can learn just how easy it is to make your own Hawaiian quilt from one of the best. With this video you will learn Nancy's stress-free approach to needleturn appliqué and hand quilting while making your Hawaiian quilt.
"Nothing is difficult once you know how." In the comfort of your own home, let Nancy show you how. Watch as she walks you through each simple step. Then use these same techniques on all your quilts. From fabric selection to binding the completed quilt, nothing is left out. View the needleturn and quilting hand motions over and over. Listen to Nancy's explanations as many times as you need while you practice. Right-handed, left-handed, finger quilter, thumb quilter...it's all here. Extreme close-ups show you every motion in detail.
Over 2 hours of instruction. Included: 21" Breadfruit block pattern, pictured on the cover.
This instructional DVD will teach you the incredibly simple craft of needle tatting. Tatting with a needle is a popular alternative to using a shuttle and many needle crafters find it easier than shuttle tatting. The purpose of this DVD is to learn to tat on the needle and then use any tatting pattern available on the market. Beginners will learn the Double Stitch (the only stitch in tatting) through the use of visual reinforcements; intermediate and advanced tatters will find this an easy-to-use guide for techniques. This package contains one DVD with case. Running time: approximately 50 minutes. Barbara Foster; 1996. Made in USA.
Mold Making and Casting Master mold maker and internationally renown artist Michael Kryger takes beginning mold making step-by-step to show how to create molds and beautiful castings for fun or profit. This 60 minute DVD is an introduction to: Silicone Molds, Resin Casting, Mold Boxes, One Piece Molds, Block Molds, Blanket Molds, Venting Sprues, Vacuum Chambers, Demolding, and Finishes.
This DVD introduces the viewer to the basics of mold making and casting, including how to select a mold rubber, how to prepare your original model for mold making, and much more. DVD. 72 minutes.
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
this video is made originally by Elena Bain ( from Russia ) all video is in English, and individually signed by her. There are many ways to make fabric flowers, but to create distinctive silk flowers, you need specific instructions in working with fabric, cutting patterns, painting silk, and using specialized tools. In this video tutorial you will learn how to EXACTLY work with each tool in the Master Set. You will see different methods of shaping flower parts, you will get plenty of ideas for realizing your own personal creations. Video tutorial contains 3 video files, over 40 minutes of video instruction to be downloaded to your computer. This video tutorial is for milliners, accessory designers, silk flower makers, those, who does not know how to work with professional flower making tools and would like to learn Japanese silk flower Art. Our tutorials will show you how to create couture silk flowers, with detailed instructions not found in books. Get your copy of this video tutorial now and begin the creative process !
