Jewellery Using Textiles Techniques (Design and Make) - Softcover

Sarah Keay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408101076 ISBN 13: 9781408101070

Publisher: A&C Black, 2009

Synopsis

There has been a recent increase in jewellers using textile techniques in their work, and this book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all the materials and techniques you need to get you started in this exciting area of jewellery making.

About this title

About the Author

Sarah Keay graduated in jewellery and silversmithing from the Glasgow School of Art in 2004. She has exhibited widely (Origin, Showcase [Tokyo], Dazzle, Jewellery Unlimited Bristol, Array at Taigh Chearsabhagh, various solo shows, Cutting Edge at the Museum of Scotland) and has undertaken a number of residencies including at Cove Park in Helensburgh, The Bonhoga in Shetland, Bridge of Don Academy in Aberdeen, and 'Windows in the World' in Dumfries. Sarah has a lot of experience teaching both adults and children. She was awarded the Design Factory 2007 prize, and in 2006 received a Start-Up Grant from the Scottish Arts Council. Her own work employs a number of textiles techniques, and she uses a wide range of materials including wool, wire, silver, enamelled wire, found materials, platinum leaf and pearls.

Review

'...a handsomely produced, easy-to-use book that should provide the know-how on techniques and enough inspiration to get the ideas flowing.' www.karenplatt.co.uk (September 2009) 'Informative and inspiring, the wide range of illustrations, together with the step-by-step projects and knowledgeable text create an interesting and lively read.' Findings, Autumn 2009 'When I opened The Lace Guild's parcel containing this book I thougt WOW!' The Lace Guild - Karin Wheals

Edition details

• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1408101076
• ISBN 13: 9781408101070
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128