Art of Jewelry Design From Idea to Reality

Name: Art of Jewelry Design From Idea to Reality
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ISBN: 9781581802122

ISBN-10: 1581802129

ISBN-13: 9781581802122

Edition: 2002

Authors: Elizabeth Olver

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This visually stunning guide provides readers with the techniques and advice they need to transform jewelry designs into reality. First it examines the basic elements of design, including size, material, function and color. Next it considers the conceptual style in which the crafter wants to make the piece, such as geometric, figurative, and organic. Each design concept is explored with a discussion of its main characteristics and how they can be conveyed through jewelry design as well as an overview of the essential tools needed to create each design element. Elizabeth Olver teaches jewelry making and design at Central St. Martin's College of Art & Design in London where she earned her BA…

Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/15/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 9.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Introduction	p. 6
Essential Design Tools	p. 8
Drawing ability	p. 10
Sketchbook	p. 12
Visual journal	p. 14
Technical journal	p. 16
Craft skills	p. 18
Stages of the Design Process	p. 20
Design development	p. 22
Inspiration	p. 26
Sketching	p. 30
Design brief	p. 32
Concept	p. 34
Brainstorming	p. 36
Research	p. 38
Samples and test pieces	p. 40
Model making	p. 42
Fabrication	p. 44
Elements of Design	p. 46
Shape	p. 48
Form	p. 54
Texture	p. 60
Color	p. 66
The five senses	p. 72
Emotion	p. 76
Function	p. 80
Materials	p. 84
Processes	p. 90
Creative Concepts	p. 96
Organic	p. 98
Geometric	p. 104
Abstract	p. 108
Figurative	p. 114
Narrative	p. 118
Symbolic	p. 122
Icons	p. 128
Fashion	p. 134
Fine	p. 138
Series	p. 144
Sculptural	p. 150
Glossary	p. 156
Index	p. 157
Credits	p. 159
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