<DIV>Organic, expressive, and exciting, the projects in this book reflect a truly original artist's vision. <I>Mixed Metal Mania</I> makes metal jewelry accessible to a brand-new audience. This book starts by teaching the basic techniques and giving helpful tips, and then moves on to simple projects before building into more challenging work requiring new skills learned. Kim St. Jean also includes the stories of inspiration behind each project, adding to the unique appeal of this book. For jewelry designers who crave something distinctive, <I>Mixed Metal Mania</I> is a dream come true. </DIV>