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35 Beautiful Projects Using New and Old Materials
The ever-growing revival of vintage and retro style is the biggest fashion story of our times, with its universal appeal, the delicate charm and unusual detailing of vintage jewelry is fast becoming the leader of this gentle style revolution. Inspired by the best of a century's designs on both sides of the Atlantic, this book shows you how to form 35 delightful designs so you can create your very own modern heirlooms.
With tips on how to work with found objects, you will learn how to transform favorite, but damaged, costume jewelry and thrift store treasures into precious pieces that will be cherished forever. Clear step-by-step projects and the use of simple techniques, such as wiring and beading, mean that even the beginner can produce stunning results.
35 original projects to create modern heirlooms, also ideal as gifts
Projects include ingenious ideas on reusing old junk and thrift buys
Projects include crystal and bead earrings, ceramic brooches and sparkle bracelets
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