Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques

Taylor, Terry;Whyte, David Dylon

ISBN 10: 1579907237 / ISBN 13: 9781579907235

Published by Lark Books, Ashville, North Carolina, U.S.A., 2006

About this Item

First Edition, Second Printing. A NEAR FINE, bright, clean, tight, collector-worthy copy sans rips/tears, stains, markings, discoloration, etc. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in full color photography and drawings. "Make dazzling, distinctive jewelry by interlinking anodized aluminum, gold, or silver rings. Once used to create protective garments, chain mail techniques and patterns have now been adapted for jewelry making by innovative artists. Making chain mail jewelry requires very few tools yet you'll be able to achieve impressive results. From an Inlaid Chain Mail Pendant to a Japanese Hexagonal Mail Collar, the 30 extraordinary projects will introduce you to a variety of exciting techniques for all skill levels." 144 pages. *NOTE: Due to size and weight of the book additional shipping will be required for out-of-U.S. shipment. GG2.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques
• Publisher: Lark Books, Ashville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579907237
• ISBN 13: 9781579907235
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Chain mail is enjoying a creative resurgence and this attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource for beginners and intermediates. This title thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures with computer-generated illustrations for every step. It includes 30 projects plus a gallery of works by professional jewellers. Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail, the classic art of linking metal rings, is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewellery makers. This attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colourfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, there's advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads and a gallery of works by professional jewellers.

About the Author

Terry Taylor lives in Asheville, North Carolina as an editor, jeweller and metal artist and has authored numerous Lark books, including Button! Button! (9781600591457). A lifelong, full-time resident of Manitoulin Island, Canada, Dylon Whyte has been studying and making original chain mail creations and patterns for 20 years.