Fabulous Jewelry from Findings: Chic Designs using Spacers, Caps, Clasps, and More

Description

Findings serve a key function in jewelry making. These handy components provide practical ways to connect design elements and add a touch of shimmering metal. But what if findings weren t just the support act? What if we took them out of their utilitarian role and made them the star of the show? Innovative jewelry designer Mylene Hillam presents an exciting new concept of jewelry making in Fabulous Jewelry from Findings. She shows how to construct elegant pieces using just bead caps, cones, links, spacers, connectors, clasps, and tubes. Her fresh approach will have you looking at findings in a whole new light, as you experiment with color, shape, and texture in ways you ve never thought of before. Learn how to create upmarket jewelry that looks expensive, but costs only a few dollars. You ll love making these fabulous bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings, in styles ranging from industrial chic to evening elegance.

Mylene Hillam (pronounced Millane) designs and creates jewellery in her studio in Brisbane, Australia. Her unique and creative designs have resulted in several significant awards, including the prized Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Designer Press Lot Award. Her work is regularly featured in international craft publications, and she teaches and demonstrates both locally and abroad.