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Bestselling author and chain mail expert Whyte presents his time-tested, time-saving techniques with more than 30 breathtaking projects, ranging from extremely simple to challenging. Illustrations throughout.
Thanks to its easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail--the classic art of linking metal rings--is enjoying a creative renaissance among jewelry makers. Along with computer-generated illustrations that show every step and key construction procedures, this attractive guide features 30 projects, from a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone to a flat chain-mail neckpiece with copper and blue titanium rings.
“Access to arts and culture should be free for everyone,” says artist Jack Whyte. “Anyone can tour my 2015 exhibits online for free and - from anywhere in the world.” He and his son Dylon Whyte created a virtual gallery this past Spring where artworks are experienced up close and personally, as if literally standing in front of them. "It's great to produce and present work on a scale of my choice, the way I originally envisioned it," Jack explains. As a young boy he never imagined having the opportunity to design and construct art without restriction. The discovery of a platform which allows for creative freedom has provided a new means for connecting with others. Jack Whyte was born...
"A light-hearted and loving journey of discovery on the Island of Manitoulin, this book is for anyone who thinks there are no treasures left to unearth in Canada. It's the story of a New York City woman who comes of age on this Island, growing and sharing in a warm and witty way the insights, changes, and impacts that this adventure has had on her. If you live on Manitoulin, have visited it, or even if you have never even heard of the largest freshwater island in the world, you'll love these assorted quirky adventures seen from the discerning eye of a New Yorker who stumbles across one of the finest jewels in the Great Lakes. You'll learn delightful secrets and smile warmly over Bonnie’s observations. Imagine being mistaken for a rich, red, ripe tomato! Bonnie Kogos has a passion for Manitoulin Island. As the author of The Sudbury Star's "Window Seat" columns for the past ten years, she presents some of her favourite stories here, for you. If you’ve never been to Manitoulin, this will make you want to go-- or perhaps even stay!"--www.manitoulin-link.com/tomato/
This book is an excellent primer for students to learn about physical properties, particularly mechanical properties of heterogeneous and multiphase materials and the cultivation of physical insight. Written by a prominent author who pioneered many of the concepts, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of fundamental and current topics in traditional composites and new heterogeneous materials.Topics covered include:
Most chain mail project books focus on long chains of traditional chain mail weaves. In Fabulous Chain Mail Jewelry: Creating with Components, noted designer and teacher Marilyn Gardiner offers a fresh, component-based approach to chain mail jewelry. Gardiner teaches readers to create short segments of chain — components — and then combine these units with bead links and metal connectors. Readers will also learn to build custom shapes, bails, beads, pendants, and tassels to incorporate into their creations. The 25+ projects in Gardiner's newest book use sterling silver, copper, and some colored rings, all in her signature “office jewelry" style — jewelry women will feel comfortable w...
A comprehensive travelogue and guidebook exploring island adventures on many of the 135 islands accessible by ferry or bridge in the Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes Basin is the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The more than 30,000 islands dotted throughout the basin provide some of the best ways to enjoy the Great Lakes. While the vast majority of these islands can only be reached by private boat or plane, a surprising number of islands—each with its own character and often harboring more than a bit of intrigue in its history—can be reached by merely taking a ferry ride, or crossing a bridge, offering everyone the chance to experience a variety of island adventures. Great ...
Chain mail is a very hot topic, and those who enjoy the process are looking for new patterns and ideas to explore. Classic Chain Mail covers the basic weaves for beginners, but also adds unusual jump rings (twisted, oval), some crystals and beads, and unique patterns for intermediate beaders. These 35 projects create a classic, elegant look by using mostly silver, gold, and argentium jump rings. This book offers many different, unique patterns for jewelry makers who are interested in chain mail.
“Fans of all that is wizardly will love this one.”—School Library Journal. “Lavishly illustrated throughout...the first of its kind, a fabulous fantasy and a how-to crafts book in one.”—Hobby Merchandiser.
Building on the popularity of her best-selling Classic Chain Mail Jewelry, Sue Ripsch offers exciting new variations on many popular chain mail weaves that will tempt motivated beginners and experienced jewelry makers alike. This book features 30+ weaves for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more, all conveniently arranged by skill level. And here’s the twist: Jewelry makers will learn how to break up links, turn them 90 degrees, or use multiple weaves in the same piece, ensuring their approach to chain mail will never be the same.