Jess Lincoln Design Techniques & Personal Style

Jess Lincoln

Design Techniques & Personal Style

Learn Jess’s favorite techniques

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Vintaj

About the Author Jess’s charisma and love of art reflects through her designs…

Vintaj Educator, Jess Lincoln – Inspired by and interested in all forms of art, Jess has dabbled in it all. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree guided her to follow a creative path in both advertising & design.

As the Director of Education for Vintaj she

teaches and shares many tips and techniques

through online videos, the Vintaj Jewelry

Technique books, beading publications and

creative events. Browse Jess’s Tips posts on

the Vintaj blog for archives of inspiration

and see more of her jewelry and mixed media

projects at Vintaj.com in the Idea Gallery.

Her design style is inspired by nature and all

its treasures. Jess lives in the historic town of

Galena, IL with her husband and children.

“I am blessed to say I love my job!

Not only do I get to do what I love every day, while surrounded by talented people, I also get to do it while raising my beautiful daughters by my side.”

-Jess

“I will admit it, I ’m a bead hoarder.” - Jess

Over the last 12 years, my bead stash has grown into something I would have never dreamed of. I started out designing jewelry while living in Chicago. My roommate at the time left for work one day with me at the sewing machine and returned later that night to find me with tiny little seed beads and wire scattered about our mosaic tiled coffee table. Those itsy bitsy beads were all stuck in the cracks of the tile, sofa cushions and bouncing just about everywhere. Of course this was my first experience with beading, so I didn’t have the proper supplies, like a handy bead mat, bead stoppers, and for that matter, even the correct beading wire. Times sure have changed from staying up until 2am making jewelry just for fun.

My first time at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee was all it took to know this is what I wanted to do for a living! After browsing and shopping aisle, after aisle with my mom, I couldn’t stop thinking about beads and new ways to use them. At that time I decided to make a move from fast-paced city living, to a quiet little tourist town and beads and jewelry designing became my career. For years I was a co-owner of a bead store on Main St. where I was able to work with my mom and be surrounded by beads daily. This is where I met Wendy and Jeanne, my kindred spirits.

We were brought together through our passion for jewelry design in a place offering natural beauty, history, and inspiration – the small, eclectic and art-inspiring town of Galena, Illinois. Not that long after we met, through our combined efforts, Vintaj was born.

Art beads are a main part of my inspiration.

I love their handmade & organic quality.

-Jess

Nine years later, Vintaj – now reaching worldwide markets – is growing rapidly and employs several friends and family members. As a co-owner and the Education Director for Vintaj, I stay very busy. Our operations, offices and the Vintaj studio are now in a large facility where we film all my favorite mixed media jewelry tips and techniques. We also have a bricks and mortar shop, which is full of handcrafted jewelry and tons of inspiration.

My designs are inspired by nature and the beauty of our changing seasons evoking a memory, thought or feeling. In this book, I guide you through this process sharing my personal design style and favorite techniques. Art beads are a main part of my inspiration. I love their handmade & organic quality. Creating & mixing art beads with a variety of metals & techniques is my favorite process in jewelry designing. The medium of the art bead determines the technique & tools I will incorporate into the piece. Birds, flowers, leaves, colors, texture, shapes and messages tell a story when brought together with the right combination of beads, metals & other materials. Some mediums, techniques & tools I love together are; polymer clay + filigree wrapping + fiber = rustic look, ceramic + clustering + linking = delicate look, acrylic flowers & glass + wire wrapping = organic feel, just to name a few. I absolutely love creating artistic focals & jewelry components as well; altering blanks & bezels, embossing, etching, stamping, letter imprinting, texturing, filigree & wire wrapping, patina effects, melt art, shaping & forming metal and more! With Vintaj jewelry tools & dies it makes it easy to achieve that vintage, rustic & worn mixed media jewelry look that I’m going for.

Jess’s Studio The Perfect Design Space All artists and jewelry designers can agree that your space is creative chaos that only you can understand.

I tell my husband, yes, I know where everything is, and yes, I do need all of it, and yes, a lot needs to be out so I can see it. My studio is a lofted space in our home. It has been evolving over the years. Now that I have compartmentalized stations, and plenty of storage it makes for the perfect design and work space.

Dedicated Space I have a corner dedicated for metal embossing. I have a worn metal tray full of altered blanks and my Vintaj BIGkick machine, DecoEmboss & DecoEtch Dies are always out.

For much needed extra storage, by husband installed 6 feet of base cabinets with drawers to hold my tools, directly below my work bench where I stamp, hammer, rivet and texture metal.

In my middle drawer I keep my Vintaj patinas, non-stick craft sheets, plenty of metal reliefing blocks, a Heat it Craft Tool and alcohol inks.

I keep all my melt art supplies together, the Ranger melting pot, project craft sheet, UTEE, a variety of embossing powders, ultra-fine steel wool, and some supplies.

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Jess’s Studio

My daughter Livi already loves necklaces. She has her own space in my studio where she plays. We have done a lot of child proofing, to keep her curious hands at bay. We like to take breaks to see what mommy made.

Storage This is a great storage solution! My husband screwed galvanized steel up on the wall. We glued heavy duty magnets to the bottoms of clear acrylic tins and jars to color coordinate and store “some” of my Czech glass and fire polished beads.

The tiny glass jars on the wood shelving hold; metal beads, spacers, vintage pearls and found objects. I need more jars!

And, wood boxes come in handy to store just about everything.

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Art Beads

Wood & Lucite

Ceramic

Metal

My love for collecting, hoarding & designing with Art Beads

Polymer Clay

The one thing you could say that started my career in jewelry is a love for beads, all beads! Big beads, small beads, matte beads, shiny beads, natural beads, metal beads, and especially handcrafted art beads; clay, ceramic, porcelain, glass, enamel‌ I’m not ashamed to say that I am a bead hoarder.

My design process is organic and starts with the beads then the entire piece grows around it. Sometimes a bead can sit in my stash for two, four, maybe even six years or more before I find just the right way to use it!

The perfect complement to Vintaj metals The entire design team at Vintaj can attest to my passion for jewelry making. Vintaj embellishments have ornate details and rich colors that complement the most creative art beads. The time and energy to create art beads is matched in the process of creating Vintaj Natural Brass, Artisan Copper and Artisan Pewter. Like art beads, each and every Vintaj piece undergoes a meticulous, hand finishing process. We’re proud of the unique and artistic nature of the stages we apply and the time it takes to bring you naturally beautiful elements to pair with your beads of choice.

Lampwork Glass

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Patina Color Mixing Chart

Create an endless palette of colors by blending patinas.

Vintaj Patinas are fast drying, acid free and clean up with water. Simply add a little bit of this + that = a gorgeous new color. You can play around with combinations until you get it just the way you like it.

garnet

+

earth

=

deep red

verdigris

+

jade

+

moss

=

spring green

citrine

+

marble

=

warm white

earth

+

carnelian

+

garnet

=

rusted earth

marble

+

onyx

=

slate gray

petalite

+

quartz

+

carnelian

=

coral

marine

+

jade

=

seaside blue

chalcedony

+

amethyst

+

garnet

=

rose

topaz

+

marble

=

pale yellow

lapis

+

verdigris

+

jade

=

deep teal

carnelian

+

garnet

=

deep rust

marble

+

citrine

+

earth

=

antique white

carnelian

+

earth

=

sienna

onyx

+

emerald

+

earth

=

deep forest green

topaz

+

jade

=

chartruese

chalcedony

+

citrine

+

onyx

=

dusty purple

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Tools Filigree Shaping/Bale Pliers

1.5mm Hole Punch Pliers

Round Nose Pliers

1-Step Looper 8 oz Hammer

Chain Nose Pliers

Metal Shears

Metal File

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4 oz Riveting Hammer

Flush Cutters

Metal Awl

Metal Reliefing Block

Ring Mandrel

Tools

Dapping Block & Punch

Letter & Number Imprinting sets Steel Bench Block & Rubber Dampening Block Bezel Framelit Dies

Patina & Glaze DecoEtch Die

Sizzix BIGkick DecoEmboss Die

Non-stick Craft sheet

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Jess’s Wire Techniques messy wrapped loop

coiled loop 9

simple loop - round nose pliers

coiled loop 1

2

1

Cut the straight end approximately 1/4 inch above the bead. Use the round nose pliers to grip the straight end of the eye pin, pulling it toward you to form a 45° angle.

Continue by turning the eye pin away from you until you’ve completed one full loop.

2

Stack pieces onto a 1 inch head pin. While holding the stacked pieces tightly together, use round nose plier to grip the straight end of head pin, pulling it toward you to form a 45° angle.

Turn the head pin away from you with plier to start coiling the wire (keeping the angle). Continue turning the wire until you’ve completed 2 full revolutions of a coiled loop, achieving plenty of tension on the bead.

simple loop - 1-step looper While holding 1 beads securely against the loop, string straight end of 1.5” eye pin through the side of 1-step looper; below the metal peg, above the cutter and through the hole in the back end of the tool. Push eye pin until the bead rests on stopper.

2

Squeeze handles firmly to cut the straight end of eye pin.

3

Remove cut wire and gently bend the end of the bead back slightly to straighten loop. Release handles and remove bead link from metal peg.

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wrapped briolette

jump ring 1

1

When opening jump rings, use two pair of chain nose pliers, pulling towards & away from you. Use pliers to tightly close the jump ring, lining up the ends until you see a smooth & secure connection without a gap or opening.

2

String a 3 inch piece of 20 gauge natural brass wire a Âź way through crystal briolette. Cross wire above bead, bending the long end of the wire back so that it is sticking straight up.

3

Grip the wire just above Use chain nose plier to the crystal with chain straighten coils and tuck in nose plier while you end of wire. completely wrap the shorter piece around base of longer wire, approximately 3 times.

wrapped loop 1

String straight end of wire through acrylic flower and wisteria bead cap. While holding round nose plier tightly closed against wire, form the wire up over the pliers to start your loop.

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2

3

4

Pull the wire around to form a simple loop with the tail overlapping. Grip the tail end of wire with chain nose plier. Begin to wrap the wire tightly below the loop to create your first coil.

Wrap the tail down the neck of wire tightly until you complete approximately 3 full revolutions. End your last coil on the back side of the loop. Use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the bottom coil.

Use chain nose plier to straighten your loop if necessary and to tuck in the end of wire tightly below the bottom coil.

messy wrapped loop 1

Form a wrapped loop on one end of a 6 inch piece of 20 gauge natural brass wire. String beads onto straight end of wire.

2

Use round nose pliers to form a wrapped loop with straight end of wire.

3

4

Loosely wrap the remaining wire back up towards the loop over the previous coils.

Continue to loosely wrap the wire back down towards the bead cap to create a messy loop.

Use chain nose plier to straighten your loop if necessary and to tuck in the end of the wire.

bail wrap 1

String a 1.5 inch eye pin through the top-drilled hole Âź inch away from loop of eye pin. Use chain nose plier to gently bend both ends of the wire up above the hole.

2

Grip the loop of eye pin with plier. Wrap the straight end of eye pin 3 times up the neck of the wire.

3

End your last coil on the back side of the leaf and use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the top coil.

4

Use chain nose plier to straighten your coils and loop if necessary, and to tuck in the end of wire tightly below the loop.

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wire fastening 1

Use chain nose plier to weave 24 gauge wire through filigree and back through holes in cameo.

2

3

Continue to work wire through pieces, gently pulling it for a tight wrap at least 2 times through front and the back.

End wire on back side of filigree, twisting the ends to secure. Use flush cutter to trim the excess wire close to the twisted knot.

4

Crimp down tail end of wire with chain nose pliers. To hide wire, cover back by wrapping with a larger filigree.

filigree wrap 1

Stack beads & bead caps on a 2 inch head pin. String end through punched hole in filigree.

Turn the wire until you’ve completed 3 full revolutions of a coiled loop, achieving plenty of tension on the filigree.

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2

Line up petals of the second filigree between the wide section of the base filigree. Use chain nose plier to start bending over the 4 petals. Work from opposite sides to create a symmetrical wrap.

3

Once filigree is symmetrical and all petals are folded towards the front side of pendant, crimp down filigree with chain nose plier.

4

Continue to secure and crimp down filigree on all sides to complete your focal.

Spring makes me happy; I love the anticipation of green, new birth, birds singing, flowers blooming & the sun awakening the earth.

Spring

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Flowering Wisteria Deco-Emboss detail.

Materials List Humblebeads

2) Polymer Clay Petal Headpins

Fusion Beads

2) Celery 32x14mm Lucite leaf

Beadaholique

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2) Czech glass flower beads 6x4.5mm opaque green luster

Techniques used: deco-emboss, dapping, wrapped loop, jump ring

Vintaj

2) 25mm small circle altered blanks 2) 6x11mm arched ear wires 2) 3� head pins 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings

Flowering Wisteria 1

deco-emboss 2

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Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Vintaj

Vintaj BIGkick Flowering Wisteria: DecoEmboss Die metal reliefing block wood dapping block w/ punch 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Once you have determined the design area, place the blank face up on the DecoEmboss die. Close the die on top of the blank.

Place the die between the clear plates on top of the solo shim and platform. Crank it through the machine one time.

Use the white side of a metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas of the blank.

Polish with the light gray side.

dapping 1

2

3

Place embossed blank raised side down over a medium opening on a wood dapping block.

Place a wood punch over the center of the blank and strike with the flat end of an 8oz ball pein hammer to dap.

Move the blank up along the side of the opening in dapping block. Place the wood punch along the edges and continue to dap to smooth out and remove any creases.

Use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add a hole to the bottom opposite side of the pre-drilled hole in the embossed blank.

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Trailing Petals Wire wrapped detail

Techniques used: creative clasp, filigree wrap, patina, wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring

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Trailing Petals Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Ranger

Vintaj patina: lapis, topaz Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Other

water paper towel

Tip: To create wire wrapped toggle bar, place flat side of a 6 inch piece of 18 gauge half round wire along the flat back side of branch, left of center. Create a tail with the wire.

Tightly wrap long end of wire one full revolution around the branch. While holding onto the tail of the wire, continue to tightly wrap it around the branch, towards the center. Complete 6 revolutions. Use round nose plier to form a loop with wire along the back side of branch. Continue to wrap the remaining wire around the branch 6 times. Use flush cutter to trim tail ends along the back. Crimp down and tuck ends of wire to finish branch toggle bar.

Materials List Lisa Peters Art Vintage Meadow Artworks Lima Beads

Vintaj

1) Ceramic free-form flower cabochon 13) Hand colored acrylic flowers 21) Labradorite faceted round beads 8) 3mm crystal pearls antique brass 1) 39x24mm woodland toggle set 1) 35mm violet petal filigree 2) 7mm filigree bead caps 3) 8mm foliage bead caps 2”) 3.5mm extra fine oval chain 22) 4.5mm flat ornate chain 23) 1” eye pins 8) 1.5 inch pearl head pins 8) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 3) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 6”) 18 gauge half round natural brass wire 18

Forever Home Wrapped filigree

Techniques used: deco-emboss, curving metal, filigree wrap, wrapped loop, jump ring

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Forever Home Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Flowering Wisteria: DecoEmboss Die

Vintaj

metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers metal shears metal file filigree shaping plier

Tip: To create tube-bead crimp, use metal shears to cut off hole on top of small rectangle blank. Smooth rough edges with a metal file. Emboss & relief.

Bend small rectangle blank around barrel of filigree shaping/bale plier to form a tube bead. Crimp down embossed tube beads on silk with chain nose pliers.

Materials List Humblebeads

1) Meadowlark polymer clay pendant

Beadaholique

4) Czech glass beads flower bead caps 6x4.5mm

Vintaj

opaque green luster

2) 31x26.5mm guitar pick altered blanks 2) 22mm small rectangle blanks 1) 49mm princess cut filigree 4) 2� head pins 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 8) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 4�) 22 gauge natural brass wire

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Tranquil Journey

Techniques used: patina, creative connector, bail wrap, jump ring

patina detail

Materials List Vintage Meadow Artworks Round Rabbit

Vintaj

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1) Hand colored acrylic flower 1) Hand colored acrylic leaf 1) Porcelain floral link 1) 17x16.5mm watchful bird 1) 42mm dragonfly reed 2) 28mm scrolled filigree ring 1) 24x20mm tree of life 8) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 21x6mm tiny hook and eye clasp 2) 1.5� eye pins 19.5�) 1.7mm fine ornate chain

Tranquil Journey patina Shake bottles well. Dispense a 1 small amount of verdigris, jade & moss patina onto a non-stick craft sheet. Dispense 1 part antique copper metallic patina to 3 parts glaze. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply & blend verdigris, jade & moss patina on the dragonfly reed using a dabbing motion to create a mottled look.

Wash paint brush with water. Use a paper towel to dry paint brush completely.

Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

metal reliefing block metal awl round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers flush cutter

Ranger

Vintaj patina: verdigris, jade, moss, antique copper Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Other

paper towel water

2

Use a heat it craft tool to speed up the drying time. Hold approximately 3 inches from surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling.

4

Completely dry the patina with a heat it craft tool. Hold approximately 3 inches from surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling.

3

Use the dark gray side of a metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas.

5

Use a flat tip paint brush to apply antique copper glaze mixture over patina’d pendant. Wash paint brush with water.

Use a paper towel to dry paint brush completely.

Allow pendant to dry before handling.

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Nature’s Nest Filigree wrapped charm

Techniques used: filigree wrap, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring

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Nature’s Nest

Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Ranger

Vintaj patina: verdigris flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Other

water paper towel

Materials List

Humblebeads Elemental Adornments Skye Jewels

1) Polymer clay teal bird bead 1) Polymer clay spacer bead 1) Fine silver metal clay dove bird charm 1) Ephemera nest charm pendant 1) Czech glass bead three petal flower 12mm opaque olivine green

Beadaholique

1) Czech glass bead flower beadcap 4)

Vintaj

6x4.5mm opaque green luster Czech glass bead 5mm daisy flower rondelle metallic silver color

1) 20x7mm filigree droplet 1) 22.5mm classic lobster clasp 2) 3” head pins 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 3) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring 2) links 11.3mm large flat oval chain 9”) 11.5x6mm elongated chain 18”) 16 gauge artisan copper wire

Tip: To create filigree wrapped charm, open the petals of the filigree droplet. Use chain nose pliers to fold over sides and wrap around the nest ephemera charm. Use round nose pliers to form a loop from a filigree petal at both the top and bottom of the charm to create a connector.

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Plum Blossom Tools & Supplies Vintaj

flush cutter chain nose plier

Ranger

Vintaj patina: topaz fine tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet paper towel water

Other

Technique used: patina, wire fastening

wrapped detail

Materials List Lisa Kan Vintaj

1) Lampwork glass botanicals floral bead 1) 14.5mm adjustable ring band 1) 6mm daisy bead cap 1) 3� head pin

Tip: To embellish ring, stack a glass flower behind bead cap and string straight end of wire through small squarehole in the adjustable ring band. Pull open the ring band slightly to allow room for wire wrapping. Bend the wire up around one side of band to base of flower. Grip end of wire with chain nose plier and wrap tightly around flower base 1 ½ times. Use chain nose plier to help feed wire down through the small square-hole. Pull tight and crimp down previous coil with pliers. Bend wire on opposite side of band up towards the base flower. Continue to tightly wrap remaining wire around flower to secure pieces. Clip away bent end of wire with flush cutter. Tuck tail end into wrapped coils with pliers.

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Summer is spent at the lake; relaxing, enjoying family, spending time outdoors, feeling the warmth of the sun & watching sunsets.

Summer

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At the Lake Add a reversible charm

Techniques used: letter imprinting, patina, metal curving, messy wrapped loop, jump ring

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At the Lake Tools & Supplies Materials List Rings-n-Things Green Girl Studios C-Koop Beads Bead Inspirations

Vintaj

2) Olive green dyed wood 8mm saucer 6”) Black Greek leather 1.5mm 1) Turtle pewter pendant

Vintaj

1) Copper enameled 13/16” ball bead 6) Round Lampwork glass beads woodland glade 12mm

1) 56x13mm rectangle bezel Ranger 1) 3” head pin 1) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump ring 1) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump ring 2) 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings 1) 15mm classic lobster clasp Beaducation Other

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers filigree shaping plier Vintaj patina: carnelian, earth, verdigris Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool 6mm letter stamp set screw down hole punch water paper towel scissors extra fine-tip black Sharpie

Tip: To create a threaded end link, knot a 6 inch piece of 1.5mm Greek leather to a 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring leaving approximately a ½ inch tail. Use chain nose plier to pull end of leather tail to tighten and secure knot. String the following onto leather cord; six 12mm large-holed round lampwork glass beads, one 8mm wood spacer bead, and one 13/16” enamel ball bead. Attach 15mm lobster clasp to a 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring and close. Tie a tight knot with end of leather to previous jump ring with clasp.

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Dragonfly Dance

Stamped design

Techniques used: patina, ink stamping, messy wrapped loop, jump ring

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Dragonfly Dance

Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

4) Czech glass 2x3mm fire polished rondelles

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch pliers flush cutter round nose plier chain nose pliers

2) 25.5mm small circle altered blanks 2) 28mm scrolled filigree rings 4) 12x8mm filigree teardrops 2) 9.5mm teensie dragonfly charms 2) 20x10mm french ear wires 14) 4.75mm smooth 21ga jump rings 12�) 26 gauge arte metal wire

Ranger

Vintaj Patina: quartz, petalite, carnelian Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool jet black archival ink

Materials List Rustic River Finds

Vintaj

Crafts Etc. Other

dragonfly rubber stamp water paper towel

ink stamping 1

Shake bottles well. Dispense a small amount of petalite, carnelian & quartz patina onto non-stick craft sheet.

Use a paint brush to dab & blend patina on the blank .

2

Once patina is completely dry, ink rubber stamp with jet black archival ink.

Gently apply inked stamp over dry patina.

3

Completely dry with a heat it craft tool. Hold approximately 3 inches from the surface to avoid bubbling. Allow to cool before handling.

4

Apply a thin layer of glaze over the dry blank to seal ink and create a glossy finish. Allow to air dry before handling.

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Fly Away With Me

DecoEtch Detail

Techniques used: deco-emboss, deco-etch, patina, creative connector, wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring 31

Fly Away With Me

Materials List

Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

Ranger

Sizzix

Other

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers Vintaj patina: quartz, garnet, carnelian, verdigris flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool Vintaj BIGkick Nouveau Roses: DecoEmboss Die Fine Feathers: DecoEtch Die Lowercase Handwriting: DecoEtch Die water paper towel

Vintaj

Fusion Beads

1) 27mm token feather 1) 36x36.5mm skyward bird altered blank 1) 52x17mm feathered wing altered blank 1) 19mm tiny artisan star altered blank 2) 9mm square tag altered blanks 2) 7.5mm pinwheel bead caps 25”) 4mm petite etched cable chain 1) 3x2.5mm trade spacer bead 6) 1” eye pins 2) 1.5” eye pins 1) 2” head pin 13) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 16ga jump ring 4) Czech pressed glass 6mm turquoise 2)

round beads Czech pressed glass day lily flower beads

Lima Beads

2) Czech glass 6x9mm two-toned fire

Beadaholique

2) Czech glass 9x14mm leaf beads

polished rondelles

Tip: To create lettered blank connectors etch small square tags & tiny artisan star altered blank with lowercase handwriting DecoEtch die. Apply verdigris patina to etched letters and wipe excess immediately. Repeat patina for better coverage. Relief wih the white side of the metal reliefing block. Use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add holes to the bottom of the square tags & artisan star.

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Plant your Roots

Ornate door blank Materials List Earthenwood Studio

Vintaj

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1) Green Porcelain leaf charm 1) Yellow Porcelain leaf charm 1) 59x17mm wandering vine 1) 58x35mm large ornate door frame blank 2) 58x17.5mm large ornate door blanks 2�) 2mm delicate curb chain 28�) 3.7mm ladder chain 15) 5mm smooth 18ga jump ring 1) 15.25mm rib cable 15ga jump ring

Technique used: deco-emboss, patina, letter imprinting, jump ring

Plant your Roots

Tools & Supplies

Ranger

Sizzix

Place blank onto a steel bench block & rubber dampening block. Strike the stamp with flat end of hammer. Use a variety of letter stamps for a unique font combination.

2

Turn the blank over and gently flatten out any curves from letter imprinting.

Vintaj BIGkick Celtic Weave: DecoEmboss Die

Beaducation

Kismet letter stamp sets 6mm letter stamp set

Vintaj

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 3mm letter stamp set 2 chain nose pliers

letter imprinting 1

Vintaj patina: citrine, marble, verdigris, jade, moss, lapis, earth Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Other

water paper towel

3

Apply a mixture of marble & citrine patina in small sections over a stamped word. Use a paper towel immediately to remove wet patina from raised areas.

4

Repeat until you have all your words coated with patina.

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Secret Meadow Stacked bead caps

Techniques used: patina, creative clasp, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring

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Secret Meadow

Materials List Vintage Meadow Artworks

Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

metal reliefing block filigree shaping plier round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers flush cutter

Ranger

Vintaj patina: marine, verdigris, lapis Vintaj glaze non-stick craft sheet

Other

Farm Girl Studio Rings-n-Things

Vintaj

water paper towel

2) Hand colored acrylic flowers 1) Lampworked glass medium coil 2) Lampworked glass copper head pins 6) Melitzania 6x4mm ceramic tube beads 1) 51x63mm dragonfly 1) 35x30mm queen dragonfly 1) 25mm eternity garden ring 1) 54x2mm willow branch 2) 12.7mm tapestry bead caps 2) 12mm filigree bead caps 13.5”) 6mm etched cable chain 8”) 3.7mm ladder chain 3) 1” eye pins 10) 5mm smooth 18ga jump rings 5) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 16”) 20 gauge artisan copper wire

creative clasp 1

Use chain nose plier to grip top wing and bend back towards the center to create a 90° angle. Turn dragonfly around and continue to fold over the wing.

2

3

Crimp down wing with chain nose plier to complete altered wing. Fold over opposite wing to match.

Use large 8mm barrel of filigree shaping plier to curve end of the tail back.

4

Continue to form tail and create a large hook to function as a clasp leaving a small opening to fit over eternity garden ring.

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Radiant Lace

Tools & Supplies

Layered and riveted

Techniques used: patina, metal curving, ring forming, riveting

Vintaj

metal reliefing block metal shears metal file metal ring mandrel 4oz ball pein hammer filigree shaping plier chain nose plier

Ranger

Vintaj patina: citrine, topaz fine tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Etruscan Motif: DecoEmboss Die

Other

water paper towel black extra-fine tip Sharpie

Materials List Vintaj

1) 72mm regal ring – bracelet blank 1) 48x35mm queen anne’s lace 1) 1/4” nail head rivet

Tip: To create focal flower, cut out the large section of queen anne’s lace, using metal shears. Smooth rough edges with the metal file and dark gray side of metal reliefing block. Punch a hole with 1.5mm hole punch pliers in the center of the solid brass part of flower. Start to form it to the shape of ring using filigree shaping pliers and chain nose pliers. Layer the flower over the center of ring, allowing the arch of flowers to line up with the edge of ring. Mark hole with Sharpie. Punch hole in ring base. Stack ring & flower onto 1/4” nail head rivet. Slide stacked pieces onto metal ring mandrel. Rivet flower to ring using round end of 4oz ball pein hammer.

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Fall is my favorite time of year; I love the weather, the colorful falling leaves, pumpkins have a special place in my heart & fun Autumn festivities.

Fall

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Acorn Hollow

Creative toggle

Techniques used: demo-emboss, patina, riveting, filigree wrap, creative clasp, creative connector, wrapped loop, coiled loop, simple loop, jump ring

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Acorn Hollow Tip: To create a creative toggle clasp, hammer a 15mm jump ring flat to function as your toggle ring. String a 3mm copper beaded spacer and leaf creative bar onto a 1 inch head pin. Form a coiled loop with the straight end of head pin. Attach loop with a 4.75mm jump ring to the jump ring on tip of leaf to complete your toggle clasp..

Materials List Sea of Glass Clay River Designs Rings & Things

Vintaj

Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Ranger

Other

1) Green etched lampworked glass bead 1) Reptilian green porcelain large chiclet bead 1) TierraCast antiqued copper plated 3x1mm beaded spacer

1) 35mm violet petal filigree 1) 38mm gerbera petal filigree 2) 10.5mm wisteria bead caps 1) 13mm acorn bead cap 1) 7mm classic bead cap 1) 30x6mm leaf creative bar 1) 25.5mm circle altered blank 2) 17x16mm classic nouveau leaf 1) 1.5” eye pin 1) 1” head pin 1) 3” head pin 2) 1/8” nail head rivets 6) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 4) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 3) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump ringss 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring

Vintaj

Vintaj BIGkick Acorn Hollow: DecoEmboss Die Vintaj patina: emerald, moss, jade, earth Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool water paper towel Viva Décor Pardo polymer clay coral & garnet polymer clay sculpting tools toaster oven for baking clay metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

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Harvest Foliage

Arte Foil accents Techniques used:: bezel framelits, deco-emboss, patina, resin, creative connector, messy wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 41

Harvest Foliage Materials List Tools & Supplies

Vintaj

metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier round nose pliers 2 chain nose pliers metal awl

Ranger

Vintaj patina: verdigris, marine, moss, earth, onyx Vintaj glaze Vintaj Arte Foil: copper, silver flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter Round: Bezel Framelits Dies Eclectic: Bezel Framelits Dies Lily Damask: DecoEmboss Die Floral Decor: DecoEmboss Die

Other

resin water paper towel ultra-fine steel wool

Beadaholique

9) 6mm Czech fire polished matte

Rings & Things

8) 8mm Trade beads vaseline glass 8) 10mm Czech glass square picasso 4) 4mm Czech fire polished olive

Rustic River Finds

light olive glass beads

picasso

4) 4mm Czech fire polished aqua picasso

Vintaj

1) 30x23.5mm woven leaf 4) 16x11mm deco leaflet 1) 42mm rosemal bezel 1) 34x27mm victoriana bezel 8.5”) 6x4mm small fine oval chain 25) 1.5” eye pins 8) 2.5” pearl head pins 14) 5mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 10) 6mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 8) 7.25mm rib cable 16ga jump rings 8) 11.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings

Tip: Use Bezel Framelits Dies to cut out arte foil. Emboss arte foil shapes with DecoEmboss dies. Use patina to bring out the embossed details. Peel off backing and stick to inside of bezels. Fill the victoriana bezel with resin.

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Morning Moon Filigree wrapped focal

Techniques used: patina, filigree wrap, creative connector, wrapped loop, simple loop, jump ring 43

Morning Moon Tools & Supplies

Ranger

Vintaj patina: carnelian, garnet, earth flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Vintaj

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Other

water scissors paper towel

Materials List Bello Modo

1) Polymer clay happy Buddha 18”) Iris blue 1.5mm round leather cord 8”) Peacock C-Lon Tex 400

Clay River Designs

2) Porcelain clay green agate small chiclet beads

Rustic River Finds

4) Green Czech glass 10mm coin beads

Vintaj

4) 22.5x9mm spring green leaf 1) 42mm passion flower petal filigree 1) 36mm fern laurel 3) 28x10mm persica leaf 2) 1.5” eye pins 4) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 14) 5mm smooth 18ga jump rings 6) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 8) 9.25mm rib cable 15ga jump rings 1) 10mm smooth 16ga jump ring 2) 15mm smooth 15ga jump rings 1) 15mm classic lobster clasp 6”) 20 gauge artisan copper wire 2”) 22 gauge artisan copper wire

Tip: To create filigree wrapped pendant, use your hands to form the leaves of a fern laurel fastenable to the shape of the clay Buddha face. Hold the pieces tightly together and back them with a passion flower petal filigree. Use a chain nose plier to fold over petals of a passion flower petal filigree to the front of face, crimping down and securing filigree to the outer edge of fern laurel.

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Sunset Trail

Beaded link

Techniques used: patina, riveting, filigree wrap, simple loop, jump ring

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Sunset Trail

Materials List Rustic River Finds

58) Czech glass rondelles 18) Czech glass rounds 1) glass seed beads mix

Earthenwood Studio

1) Porcelain birdie trinket

Sea of Glass Tools & Supplies

Ranger

Vintaj Patina: carnelian, garnet flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Other

water paper towel

Vintaj

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 8oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier black extra-fine tip Sharpie flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Vintaj

1) Red Borosilicate glass bead with a 1/8th hole 1) 7mm rhapsody medallion 1) 47mm rose jay 1) 59mm clover petal filigree 1) 8mm foliage bead cap 2) 1/4� nail head rivets 1) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump ring 13) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 15mm smooth 15ga jump ring 1) 2mm tube crimp bead 33�) 19-Strand bronze flexible beading wire

Tip: String a variety of seed bead colors, sizes and shapes, mixed with Czech glass round and rondelle beads in a continuous pattern. Cover crimp bead and a portion of the back of the necklace with 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings for added dimension.

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Climbing Vines

Techniques used: riveting, curving metal, jump ring

Riveted & curved Tools & Supplies

Materials List

Vintaj

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2) 41x25mm craftsman vine 2) 39.5x15mm taliesin leaf 3) 59mm full poppy filigree 6) 1/4� nail head rivets 8) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 1) 13x6.5mm bracelet foldover clasp

Vintaj

Other

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier filigree shaping plier flush cutter 2 chain nose pliers extra-fine tip black Sharpie

Climbing Vines 1

Use 1.5mm hole punch pliers to make holes in four corners of filigree.

Riveting 3

2

Line craftsman vine up with holes in filigree.

Use a black extra-fine tip Sharpie to mark back of leaves through holes punched in filigree.

Use 1.5mm hole punch pliers to punch through markings.

4

Insert a 1/4 inch nail head rivet through the back of filigree hole.

Stack craftsman vine over top of filigree.

Curving Metal

Riveting

5

While holding stacked pieces down firmly against bench block, use a flush cutter to trim rivet approximately 1/16 inch above leaf.

6

While firmly holding the pieces in place, use the round end of a 4oz ball pein hammer to mushroom out the trimmed rivet. The tip of the rivet should be spread over the hole.

7

Continue by striking the rivet with the flat side of the ball pein hammer until flat.

1

Place large 8mm barrel side of filigree shaping plier along back of filigree. Curve edges of filigree to form to the shape of the top and sides of your wrist

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Woodland Leaf

Tools & Supplies

Hammerd ring base

Vintaj

metal reliefing block steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter chain nose plier metal awl

Ranger

Vintaj glaze non-stick craft sheet flat tip paint brush

Other

Techniques used: ring forming, riveting

metal ring mandrel water paper towel black extra-fine tip sharpie

Materials List

Vintaj

1) 68.5x14.5mm ID bracelet blank 1) 38x23mm woodland leaf 1) 7.5mm pinwheel washer 1) 1/4” nail head rivets

Tip: To add the leaf decoration, form the curved leaf over formed ring band, lining up the top hole in leaf over a hole in band. Mark the hole placement on band through a 1.5mm hole you have placed in the pointed end of leaf.

Add a 1.5mm hole in band. Use a chain nose plier to flatten the top portion of leaf over the hole. Use a metal awl to slightly enlarge the hole to fit the nail head rivet. String a pinwheel washer onto ¼ inch nail head rivet, insert from the inside of the ring band, through the layered large holes in band and up through the top hole of leaf. Insert a ¼ inch nail head rivet from the inside of the ring band, through the 1.5mm punched hole in band and through the bottom hole of leaf. Place on mandrel. Rivet.

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Winter is a reminder of our year; thankful for all my blessings, family & friends, holiday activities, first snowfall, home sweet home & fresh starts.

Winter

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Crystal Cave

Creative toggle

Techniques used: creative clasp, simple loop, coiled loop, wrapped loop, jump ring

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Crystal Cave

Tools & Supplies metal reliefing block 1.5mm hole punch plier flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Vintaj

Materials List Rustic River Finds Limabeads

Tip: To create creative toggle, use a 1.5mm hole punch plier to add a hole to the center of leaf. String a 1 inch head pin through hole in the backside of leaf. Use a round nose plier to form a coiled loop on the front side of leaf. Turn leaf over to the back side. Use a chain nose plier to bend one of the small side leaves up and fold over until flat against center leaf, on a slight angle. Bend second small leaf up and over the previous leaf. Choose a geode slice with a smaller sized opening to function as the toggle ring portion of your clasp.

Vintaj

1) Geode slice 3) Rutilated quartz tumbled nuggets 1) Smoky quartz 8mm faceted rondelle bead

1) 30x24mm triplasian leaf 3) 7mm flower petal bead caps 2) 8mm etruscan bead caps 1) 5mm square filigree bead cap 1) 6mm scalloped bead cap 3) 1” eye pins 1) 1” head pin 1) 2” head pin 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump ring 4”)5mm fine oval chain

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On a Journey

Creative connector Techniques used: riveting, letter imprinting, patina, creative connector, jump ring

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On a Journey

creative connector

1

2

Use the white side of metal reliefing block to highlight the raised areas of fanciful bird.

3

Use chain nose plier to grip the top of the wing and bend it toward you at a 90° angle.

4

Use round nose plier to form a loop with the top of the wing. Be sure loop is completely closed to the back side of the bird.

Use the 1.6mm silver handle side of screw down hole punch to add a hole to the tail and head of the bird.

Tools & Supplies

Materials List

Vintaj

metal reliefing block round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers steel bench block rubber dampening block 4oz ball pein hammer 8oz ball pein hammer 3mm letter stamp set flush cutter

Ranger

Vintaj patina: onyx flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Unicorne Beads

1) 42x31.5mm fanciful bird 1) 24mm beaded flower 1) 19mm six petal cut out altered blank 16.5”) 3.5mm extra fine oval chain 6”) extra fine cable chain 1) 24x11mm hook 8) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 4) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 10.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings 2) 15mm smooth 15ga jump rings 1) 1/8” nail head rivet 2) Lampworked borosilicate glass bead

C-Koop Beads

1) Enameled copper 1-1/4 inch pendant

Beaducation Other

screw down hole punch water paper towel

Vintaj

Hardware Store

1) copper washer 54

Precious Memories

Techniques used: bezel framelits, resin, filigree wrap, patina, coiled loop, simple loop, jump ring

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Bezel details

Precious Memories

Materials List Rings-n-Things

6) 8mm Trade beads vaseline glass

Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter Round: Bezel Framelits Die

Ranger

Vintaj patina: marble, citrine, earth Vintaj glaze flat tip paint brush Tim Holtz® Distress ink pad: vintage photo blending tool & foam

Vintaj

metal reliefing block metal awl flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Other

water paper towel matte photo paper black & white inkjet photo Mod Podge matte waterbase sealer, glue & finish resin

Vintaj

1) 40mm bamboo bezel large 1) 59mm clover petal filigree 1) 27x27mm small waterlily 1) 30x6mm engraved creative bar 2) 17x5mm filigree connector 17”) 9x3mm fancy oval chain 6) 1.5” eye pins 1) 1” head pin 7) 5mm rib cable 18ga jump rings 6) 7.25mm rib cable 16ga jump rings

Tip: You can create a variety of personalized memory pendants by printing in color, sepia or black & white.

Use nature photos, sceneries and more. You may also try image transfer techniques with matte photo paper and arte foil for a different look.

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Precious Memories 1

Create a Sizzix sandwich in the following order; solo platform, solo shim, solo thin die adapter, clear cutting pad, black & white inkjet photo, raised side of Bezel Framelit face down over desired area of photo and second clear cutting pad on top of stack. Hold onto the top of the machine and crank it through one time.

2

Simply remove the cut out photo circle from back of Bezel Framelit.

Bezel Framelit

Using a blending tool & foam, lightly apply vintage photo distress ink to the edges of photo to create an aged look.

Allow ink to dry.

Apply a thin layer of matte waterbase sealer over inkjet photo. Reapply 3 to 4 layers on both sides of photo allowing to dry 15 minutes between layers.

Resin 1

Apply glue to the back of the photo and place into the bezel. Use plier to gently push center and edges of photo down to secure into place.

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4

3

2

Prepare the resin according to manufacturer’s instructions and fill the bezel.

Ornamental Filigree

Materials List Bead Inspirations

Vintaj

6) Bronze 2x3mm faceted glass rondelle beads

2) 13mm circle tag altered blank 2) 17mm filigree ring connector 2) 33x28mm delicate crest filigree 6) 15x7mm fleur de lis drops 6) 1.5� pearl head pins 12) 4.25mm smooth 21ga jump rings 2) 27x15mm round loop ear wires

Patina detail

Techniques used: deco-emboss, patina, wrapped loop, jump ring

Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Weathervane: DecoEmboss Die

Ranger

Vintaj patina: garnet flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Vintaj

metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Other

water paper towel

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Nouveau Drops

deco-emboss

detail

Techniques used: deco-emboss, wrapped loop, messy wrapped loop, bail wrap, simple loop, jump ring

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Nouveau Drops Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Vintaj BIGkick Lily Damask: DecoEmboss Die

Ranger

Vintaj glaze ½” flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet

Vintaj

Other

Tip: To seal your deco-embossed blanks after reliefing raised areas, dispense a small amount of glaze onto a non-stick craft sheet. Use a flat tip paint brush to apply a thin layer of glaze over the embossed blanks to seal the natural metal, keeping the highlighted areas from oxidation and darkening over time. Set aside to dry before handling. Wash paint brush with water immediately. Use a paper towel to dry paint brush.

metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers water paper towel Materials List Round Rabbit Bead Inspirations Beadaholique

Vintaj

1) Porcelain floral pedant 10) Chinese crystal faceted glass rondelle beads 1) Cultured blue 19-29mm biwa stick pearl 3) 32x13mm nouveau drop altered blank 1) 7mm filigree bead cap 12”) 11.3mm large flat oval chain 2”) 6mm slender oval chain 1) 1” eye pins 2) 1.5” pearl head pins 23) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 1) 24x11mm hook 20”) 20 gauge natural brass wire 24”) 24 gauge natural brass wire 60

Baroque Bangle Fiber bangle

Techniques used: deco-etch, patina, wrapped loop, wire fastening, jump ring

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Baroque Bangle

Tools & Supplies Sizzix

Materials List Fusion Beads Darn Good Yarn

Vintaj

1) 2AB 6mm Swarovski crystal bicone 1) Cranberry faceted round pearl 14”) Cranberry recycled Sari silk ribbon yarn Ranger 1) 67mm creative hoop 1) 25mm small circle altered blank 2) 2.5” pearl head pin 8”) 26 gauge wire 2) 4.75mm smooth 19ga jump rings 2) 7.25mm smooth 16ga jump rings

Vintaj BIGkick Baroque Filigree: DecoEtch Die Vintaj patina: marble flat tip paint brush non-stick craft sheet heat it craft tool

Vintaj

metal reliefing block flush cutter round nose plier 2 chain nose pliers

Other

water paper towel

deco-etch 1

2

Once you have determined the Shake bottle well. Use design area, place the blank a flat tip paint brush to face down on the DecoEtch die. apply marble patina to Create a Sizzix sandwich in the etched blank. following order on the platform of the machine; solo shim, clear cutting pad, DecoEtch die, blank, second clear cutting pad. Hold onto the top of the machine and crank it through one time.

3

Use a paper towel to wipe away the excess patina while it is still wet. Work in sections, reapplying and wiping where necessary.

4

Use the white side of metal reliefing block to lightly highlight the raised areas of the blank.

Polish with the light gray side of block.

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Resources CERAMIC, PORCELAIN & RAKU:

GLASS:

Round Rabbit – Handcrafted Porcelain victorian pendants by Nancy Schindler Adams roundrabbitextra.bigcartel.com

Sea of Glass – Handcrafted Borosilicate Glass beads by Melissa Rediger mjrbeads.com

Earthenwood Studio – Handcrafted Porcelain keyhole, initial & face beads by Melanie Brooks earthenwoodstudio.com

Farm Girl Studio – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass heart & lentil beads by Cathie Roberts farmgirlcat.blogspot.com

Kylie Parry Studios – Handcrafted Ceramic honeycomb & bee beads by Kylie Parry kylieparrystudios.com

Lisa Kan Designs – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass botanical, serenity leaf & ginkgo beads by Lisa Kan lisakan.com

Gaea Handmade – Handcrafted Ceramic flower & rose beads

by Gaea Cannaday gaea.cc

Lea Zinke – Handcrafted Lampwork Glass leaf beads by Lea Zinke leazinke.com

Lisa Peters Art – Handcrafted Raku dimensional flower pendant

by Lisa Peters lisapetersart.com

POLYMER CLAY:

Marsha Neal Studio – Handcrafted Ceramic floral cabochon by Marsha Neal marshanealstudio.com Clay River Designs – Handcrafted Porcelain bird/tree pendant & chiclet beads by Fred & Deb Becker clayriverdesigns.com METAL ART BEADS: C-Koop Beads – Handcrafted Enamel pendants & gears by Sara Lukkonen ckoopbeads.com Gardanne – Handcrafted Enamel filigree beads by Anne Lichtenstein gardannelife.blogspot.com Green Girl Studios – Handcrafted Pewter beads by Cynthia Thornton greengirlstudios.com Elemental Adornments –Handcrafted Fine Silver beads by Christi Anderson etsy.com/shop/cassioppea Zoa Art – Handcrafted Shibuichi & PMC beads by Tony & Lisa Blackwell zoaart.blogspot.com Trinket Foundry – Handcrafted Bottle Cap beads by Cathy Collison trinketfoundry.com

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Humblebeads – Handcrafted Polymer Clay nature beads by Heather Powers humblebeads.com Tesori Trovati Jewelry – Handcrafted Polymer Clay simple truths charms by Erin Prais-Hintz tesoritrovati.com Sharon Solly Studios – Handcrafted Polymer Clay face beads by Sharon Solly bellomodo.com ACYRLIC & WOOD: Skye Jewels –Handcrafted Ephemera charms & pendants by Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp etsy.com/shop/Moreskyejewels Vintage Meadow Artworks – Hand Colored Acrylic flower & leaf beads by Heather French facebook: vintagemeadowartworks

Resources METAL:

ONLINE:

Vintaj – Natural Brass, Artisan Copper & Artisan Pewter jewelry findings Vintaj.com

Beadaholique – Czech glass, pearls, gemstones, crystals, ribbon, sterling Beadaholique.com

FIBER & MISC:

Bead Inspirations – Chinese crystal, faceted glass, Lampwork glass beads: BeadInspirations.com

Darn Good Yarn – recycled Sari silk ribbon DarnGoodYarn.com

Bello Modo – beading thread, leather cord, polymer clay Buddha Bellomodo.com

Hobby Lobby – rubber stamp, leather lace, polymer clay, beading wire hobbylobby.com

Fusion Beads – Czech glass, pearls, seed beads, crystals, waxed cotton cord, vintage Lucite FusionBeads.com

TOOLS:

Lima Beads – Czech glass, Labradorite, Rutilated quartz, Smoky quartz Limabeads.com

The BeadSmith – Vintaj tools BeadSmith.com

Rings & Things – ceramic, leather, spacers, trade beads Rings-Things.com

Beaducation – letter stamp sets, screw down hole punch Beaducation.com Ranger – patinas, glaze, arte foil, paint brush, non-stick craft sheets, heat it craft tool, ink pads Rangerink.com Sizzix – Vintaj BIGkick, Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, DecoEmboss & DecoEtch dies, Bezel Framelits Dies Sizzix.com

Unicorne Beads –Lampworked borosilicate glass UnicorneBeads.com SPECIALTY BEAD STORE: Rustic River Finds – Czech glass, geode, seed beads Rustic River Finds is my mom’s gorgeous bead, jewelry & gift shop in Galena, IL. All the jewelry is handcrafted with Vintaj findings and a variety of gemstones, glass beads, pearls, and unique finds, by my mom, sisters, mother-in-law and local designers.

RusticRiverFinds.com

Acknowledgements Photography: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble, Northridge Publishing Photo editing: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble, Ashley Bonney Layout concept and Design: Jeanne Holland Layout work: Jeanne Holland, Rose Noble Editing: Jeanne Holland

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Index SECTIONS Jess’s Studio......................................................3 Art Beads.........................................................5 Patina Color Mixing Chart..............................6 Tools.................................................................7 Jess’s Wire Techniques.....................................9 Spring..............................................................14 Summer..........................................................26 Fall.................................................................38 Winter............................................................50 Resources........................................................63 TECHNIQUES Simple Loop..................................................10 Coiled Loop...................................................10 Jump Ring......................................................11 Wrapped Briolette..........................................11 Wrapped Loop...............................................11 Messy Wrapped Loop....................................12 Bail Wrap.......................................................12 Wire Fastening...............................................13 Filigree Wrap..................................................13 DecoEmboss...................................................16

TECHNIQUES Dapping..........................................................16 Patina..............................................................22 Ink Stamping.................................................30 Letter Imprinting...........................................34 Creative Clasp................................................36 Riveting..........................................................48 Curving Metal................................................48 Creative Connector........................................54 Bezel Framelits...............................................57 Resin...............................................................57 DecoEtch........................................................62

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60+ pages of stunning

jewelry designs and techniques that will inspire your creativity!

In the pages of this book Jess guides you through her design process sharing her personal style and favorite techniques with you through mixed media jewelry. She shares with you an in depth guide to studio space, art beads, tools, patina combinations and her creative process featuring over 20 photographed step-by-step techniques & a total of 24 projects. Let Jess take you through the seasons and learn a variety of techniques including; wire, embossing, etching, patina effects, bezel framelits, letter imprinting, ink stamping, riveting, dapping, filigree wrapping & much more!

Jess’s designs are inspired by nature & the beauty of our changing seasons. Her pieces evoke a memory, thought or feeling.

With Vintaj findings, jewelry tools, dies & patinas it makes it easy to achieve that vintage, rustic & worn mixed media jewelry look. The possibilities are endless... join Jess on this creative journey and see where it takes your designs!

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