<DIV>This is a highly illustrated how-to-do-it book. There are very few such<br/>books specifically covering non-precious material techniques, but there<br/>has been a recent increase in the creative use of non-precious<br/>materials in jewellery-making. Using a step-by-step approach, this book<br/>is an easy and accessible, but thorough, introduction to non-precious<br/>materials and techniques. Examples of appropriate techniques for each<br/>material are featured as making sequences, alongside showcased pieces<br/>from contemporary jewellers in different materials. Throughout are<br/>suggestions for taking the techniques further and developing original<br/>designs, and there is a final section of design briefs, which will show<br/>you how to complete a project. Materials covered include: rubber,<br/>resin, polypropylene, acrylic, cellulose acetate, nylon, wood, fibre,<br/>felt, cloth, paper, stone, titanium, steel, aluminium, tin, copper,<br/>leather, brass and bone. Techniques to be covered include:<br/>cutting/piercing, laser cutting, joining/fixing, gluing, drilling,<br/>colouring/dyeing, heat forming, casting, scoring and bending,<br/>laminating, vacuum forming, electroplating, finished,<br/>knitting/knotting, blocking and shaping, origami, flocking, beading and<br/>embossing. Projects will include necklaces, bangles, brooches and<br/>earrings.</div>