Sherri Haab
jewelry inspirations
Techniques and Designs from the Artist’s Studio
Sherri Haab
Watson-Guptill Publications / New York
Introduction:
Living a Creative Life
8
Inspiration Fall into Winter
62
Polymer Clay Acorn Charms
64
Winter Solstice Charm Exchange Bracelet
68
In the Studio
Contents
Developing Creativity and Inspiration
Collections
A Place of My Own
16
Inspiration Fairy Tales and Flowers
74
Organized Chaos
16
Resin Clay Flower Bracelets
76
Looking Back to Think Ahead
19
Fairy-Tale Bubble Necklace
80
Creating Idea Notebooks
20
Taking and Teaching Classes
21
Inspiration Beads, Buttons, and Charms
84
Antique Button Pendants
86
Lucite Flower Bracelets
89
Vintage Glass Bead Earrings
92
Jewelry-Making Techniques Basic Wireworking
22
Tools and Supplies
22
Cascading Violet Crystal and Pearl Earrings 94
Working with Jump Rings
23
Briolette Stone Earrings with Bead Accents 96
Making a Wrapped-Wire Loop
23
Wrapped-Wire Briolette Bead Earrings
Headpins and Eye Pins
24
Cracker Jack Charm Bracelet
Mixing Epoxy Resin Clay
24
Image Transfers
25
Blast from the Past
2-Part Silicone Mold Putty
26
Inspiration Just One Word: Plastics
106
Mixing Resin
26
Rock ’n’ Roll Shrink Art Necklaces
108
Firing Metal Clay
28
Resin Heart Pendants
111
Patinas for Metal
29
Knots
30
Inspiration Getting Groovy with Fiber
114
Stick-Woven Fiber Bracelet
116
Memories
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Spool Knit Wire Bracelet
120
Inspiration By the Sea
34
Viking Knit Wire Bracelet
126
Sea Urchin Rings
36
Braided Handkerchief Bracelet
130
Pacific Ocean Beaded Necklace
38
Braided Macrame Ribbon Bracelet
132
Sea Glass Image Pendants
42
Hobbies Inspiration Family Heirlooms
44
Inspiration What’s Cooking?
136
Keepsake Photo Necklace
46
Sweet Treats Polymer Clay Charm Bracelet
138
Metal Clay Cookie Mold Pendant
142
Monogram and Silhouette Brass
Charm Bracelet
49
Seasons Inspiration Happy Halloween
54
Creepy Creature Papier-Mâché Pins
56
Halloween Button Necklace
58
Inspiration Gardening Botanicals
146
Etched Copper Botanical Bracelet
148
Metal Clay Molded Bee Pendant
154
Contributors
158
Resources
158
Index
160
Introduction:
Living a Creative Life
8
Inspiration Fall into Winter
62
Polymer Clay Acorn Charms
64
Winter Solstice Charm Exchange Bracelet
68
In the Studio
Contents
Developing Creativity and Inspiration
Collections
A Place of My Own
16
Inspiration Fairy Tales and Flowers
74
Organized Chaos
16
Resin Clay Flower Bracelets
76
Looking Back to Think Ahead
19
Fairy-Tale Bubble Necklace
80
Creating Idea Notebooks
20
Taking and Teaching Classes
21
Inspiration Beads, Buttons, and Charms
84
Antique Button Pendants
86
Lucite Flower Bracelets
89
Vintage Glass Bead Earrings
92
Jewelry-Making Techniques Basic Wireworking
22
Tools and Supplies
22
Cascading Violet Crystal and Pearl Earrings 94
Working with Jump Rings
23
Briolette Stone Earrings with Bead Accents 96
Making a Wrapped-Wire Loop
23
Wrapped-Wire Briolette Bead Earrings
Headpins and Eye Pins
24
Cracker Jack Charm Bracelet
Mixing Epoxy Resin Clay
24
Image Transfers
25
Blast from the Past
2-Part Silicone Mold Putty
26
Inspiration Just One Word: Plastics
106
Mixing Resin
26
Rock ’n’ Roll Shrink Art Necklaces
108
Firing Metal Clay
28
Resin Heart Pendants
111
Patinas for Metal
29
Knots
30
Inspiration Getting Groovy with Fiber
114
Stick-Woven Fiber Bracelet
116
Memories
98 100
Spool Knit Wire Bracelet
120
Inspiration By the Sea
34
Viking Knit Wire Bracelet
126
Sea Urchin Rings
36
Braided Handkerchief Bracelet
130
Pacific Ocean Beaded Necklace
38
Braided Macrame Ribbon Bracelet
132
Sea Glass Image Pendants
42
Hobbies Inspiration Family Heirlooms
44
Inspiration What’s Cooking?
136
Keepsake Photo Necklace
46
Sweet Treats Polymer Clay Charm Bracelet
138
Metal Clay Cookie Mold Pendant
142
Monogram and Silhouette Brass
Charm Bracelet
49
Seasons Inspiration Happy Halloween
54
Creepy Creature Papier-Mâché Pins
56
Halloween Button Necklace
58
Inspiration Gardening Botanicals
146
Etched Copper Botanical Bracelet
148
Metal Clay Molded Bee Pendant
154
Contributors
158
Resources
158
Index
160
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Lucite Flower Bracelets My love of color and floral design inspired these designs. The Lucite flower beads used in this project have sharp details and vibrant colors that make these collectible pieces appealing. Lucite is a plastic that was beads were combined to create these colorful retro-style bracelets. You can find Lucite charms and flowers at antique fairs and from online auction sites, as well as in some bead shops.
4. To attach the button to a chain, open a jump ring with
chain-nose pliers and attach the button to the chain.
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5. Close the jump ring (see directions on page 23 ). 6. Add beads to embellish the chain, using head pins to
attach the beads to the chain. Form a loop at the end of each head pin with round-nose pliers. Attach the loop to the chain and twist the wire around the base of the loop to secure. Clip off the excess wire with wire clippers. 7. Optional: To add a bead dangle to the bottom of the
button, add beads to a head pin and form a loop at the top of the head pin to attach it through the hole at the base of the button. Using round-nose pliers, twist the end of the head pin around the base of the formed loop after attaching the wire to the button. Clip off the excess wire. Add a clasp with chain-nose pliers to finish after cutting the wire to the desired length.
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developed by Dupont in 1937. It can be clear, tinted with color, or opaque. Collected flower shapes and
Lucite Flower Bracelets SUPPLIES Lucite plastic flowers with holes in
Head pins
Round-nose pliers
the center of each
Charm bracelet chain with clasp
Wire clippers
Round beads, glass or plastic
Chain-nose pliers
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters
the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on
on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by
the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed
attaching the formed loop to the chain.
on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to create a pleasing composition.
5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the
head pin around the base of the loop.
2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower
or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.
6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in
with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use
3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose
the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads
pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster
in the same manner as you attached the flowers.
to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.
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1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for
Lucite Flower Bracelets SUPPLIES Lucite plastic flowers with holes in
Head pins
Round-nose pliers
the center of each
Charm bracelet chain with clasp
Wire clippers
Round beads, glass or plastic
Chain-nose pliers
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters
the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on
on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by
the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed
attaching the formed loop to the chain.
on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to create a pleasing composition.
5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the
head pin around the base of the loop.
2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower
or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.
6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in
with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use
3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose
the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads
pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster
in the same manner as you attached the flowers.
to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.
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Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations | WatsonGuptill.com
Collections 91 Beads, Buttons, and Charms
1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for
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