Kumihimo Wire Jewelry

Essential Techniques and 20 Jewelry Projects for the Japanese Art of Braiding

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Metal Work, Jewelry
Cover of the book Kumihimo Wire Jewelry by Giovanna Imperia, Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
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Author: Giovanna Imperia ISBN: 9780823027170
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Publication: July 17, 2013
Imprint: Potter Craft Language: English
Author: Giovanna Imperia
ISBN: 9780823027170
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Publication: July 17, 2013
Imprint: Potter Craft
Language: English

In ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry.

In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction.

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In ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry.

In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction.

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