"Roxan O'Brien, author Colored Pencil on Copper Jewelry, is back with brand-new techniques and designs, this time for a variety of metals including silver, tin, nickel silver, aluminum, and brass. In this new book, she teaches dotting techniques, how to use a blending pencil, adding gold leaf, setting rivets, and more. Instructions for 14 projects"--
Discover the revolutionary art of transforming ordinary metal into stunning jewelry with advanced colored pencil techniques that will take your metalworking to the next level.
Building on the success of her bestselling first book, master jeweler Roxan O'Brien returns with an expanded repertoire of innovative methods for working with silver, brass, aluminum, and more. This comprehensive guide unveils professional secrets for creating vibrant, gallery-worthy pieces using simple tools and accessible materials.
What sets this guide apart:
- Master advanced techniques like dotting, blending, and metallic paste applications
- Learn to incorporate dramatic elements like gold leaf and creative stenciling
- Create 10 unique projects ranging from statement necklaces to sculptural rings
- Explore applications beyond jewelry with mixed-media inspiration
With over 25 years of experience and recognition from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, O'Brien shares her expertise through clear, step-by-step instructions that transform complex techniques into achievable art. Whether you're advancing from her first book or discovering these methods for the first time, you'll find everything needed to create professional-quality metalwork jewelry that captures attention and imagination.
Roxan OBrien, author Colored Pencil on Copper Jewelry, is back with brand-new techniques and designs, this time for a variety of metals including silver, tin, nickel silver, aluminum, and brass. In this new book, she teaches dotting techniques, how to use a blending pencil, adding gold leaf, setting rivets, and more. Instructions for 10 projects.
Discover the revolutionary art of transforming ordinary metal into stunning jewelry with advanced colored pencil techniques that will take your metalworking to the next level. Building on the success of her bestselling first book, master jeweler Roxan O'Brien returns with an expanded repertoire of innovative methods for working with silver, brass, aluminum, and more. This comprehensive guide unveils professional secrets for creating vibrant, gallery-worthy pieces using simple tools and accessible materials.
What sets this guide apart:
- Master advanced techniques like dotting, blending, and metallic paste applications
- Learn to incorporate dramatic elements like gold leaf and creative stenciling
- Create 10 unique projects ranging from statement necklaces to sculptural rings
- Explore applications beyond jewelry with mixed-media inspiration
With over 25 years of experience and recognition from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, O'Brien shares her expertise through clear, step-by-step instructions that transform complex techniques into achievable art. Whether you're advancing from her first book or discovering these methods for the first time, you'll find everything needed to create professional-quality metalwork jewelry that captures attention and imagination.
