Book review: 1000 Jewelry Inspirations
July 23, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Beading, Book & Magazine Reviews, Ceramic Beads, Designing, Fiber & Beads, Lampwork & Fused Glass, Lapidary, Metal Clay, Metal Fabrication, Mixed Media, Paper Clay, Polymer Clay, Wearable Art, Wire
1000 Jewelry Inspirations
by Sandra Salamony
[Wicked big disclaimer: I've got 7 pieces in this book, so of course I think it's really good!]
OK, that being said, it is really good! Page after glorious page of beautiful designs. Some so simple that you say, “Yes, of course! That’s all it needs.” Others are complex enough to make your jaw drop. I will be leafing back through this book over and over and over…
One of my pieces even (sort of) made it onto the cover! There it is – a teeny piece of it anyway – in the lower righthand corner. Here’s what it looks like on the inside:
So you know, this is purely an inspiration book. Although there are a few pages in the back of instructions on some basic techniques, it cannot be called a project book at all. There are no explanations or even materials lists for any of the pieces shown. But as an inspiration book, I think it hits its mark…I know I’m inspired by looking through it!
Hey, I just checked this out from the library last night, and kept seeing your work! I was off to email you, and then saw this post.
Congratulations! Nice job!
Hey Dulcey! Thanks so much