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Artful Jewelry

Craft and Wear Your Own Masterpieces

9780811867986

Chronicle Books
Available: 09/01/09
7.5 x 9 · 64 pages
Ages 8 years and up
9780811867986
CDN $22.99 · kt

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Jo Packham

Art meets crafts! This unique kit features step-by-step instructions for jewelry projects inspired by famous works of art, including earrings that capture the soft Spring colors of Botticelli's La Primavera, a necklace celebrating the swirly sky of Van Gogh's The Starry Night, and teardrop pearl earrings straight out of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring . All the materials needed to complete 6 projects are included so crafters can get started right away. The book also provides information on each artist's life and work, offering lessons in art history to complement the crafting. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Jo Packham is the author/designer of more than 40 how-to craft and wedding titles including Where Women Create, Organizing Your Craft Space, and Kitschy Crafts.