How to make a Steampunk mixed media bracelet from the new book The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making

I love when a random bit of hardware like a sliding closet door finger pull can be transformed into such a cool piece of jewelry! That's what this amazing Steampunk style bracelet from the new book The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making is made from. Follow the amazing tutorial and make one too.

Click on the pages from The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making to enlarge and read the tutorial on how to make a mixed media Steampunk bracelet.

I want to share that this project was contributed to the book by Cyndi L of the blog Beading Arts.

Cool, huh?

Like this jewelry making tutorial and want lots (and I do mean lots) more? Then grab yourself a copy of:

The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making

by

Tammy Powley

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of jewelry making. It serves as a reference and technique guide for all the common methods and styles of jewelry: beaded jewelry, wire, crystals and gems, polymer clay, PMC. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of jewelry by a various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher. She has been a long time crafter working in all kinds of media from fiber arts to glass. After spending eight years on the art show circuit selling her jewelry designs as well as supplying small boutiques with her work, she began writing about her crafting experiences and focused on teaching others how to make jewelry. She is the author of numerous jewelry making books, has an extensive background in writing for the web, and has been About.com’s Guide to Jewelry Making since 1998. Tammy has her Ph.D. in Texts and Technology, and as her "day job," she teaches college English, primarily composition, literature, and technical communications. Visit her web site at http://www.tammypowley.com.

 

Comments

[Tammy]

Thanks for posting this about my new book. This particular bracelet was designed by Cyndi Lavin, and I adore it. She helped with both the mixed media section and also the polymer clay section. Oh, I think there are more like about 700 pictures now. Originally 600 was the number, but it kind of grew and grew!

[Cyndi L]

Wow! Thanks so much for featuring my bracelet in your post. I can't wait till Tammy's book comes out...there are *so* many sections that I haven't gotten to see yet!

[Suella]

Great ideas but weighty.I wouldn't want to wear this for more than a short evening.

I would adapt this to a nceklace I think.

Any book that Cyndi is involved in will be one I will want. I love her sort of creativity.

[Judi FitzPatrick]

Looks really cool!

[Anniversary Rings Diamond]

I think this photo guide for jewelry making would help out many...Even i would like to start out this for some unique designs..

[Amanda Pinkston]

Love this idea! I've been making bracelets out of old coins and while they are cool, they aren't as cool as these ones :) Thanks for sharing-a definite must try project especially with holidays just around the corner.