Crazy Textile Jewellery and Other Accessories: Using Water-Soluble Stabiliser

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Create stunning pieces of textile jewellery and accessories using simple techniques based on water-soluble stabiliser.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Materials (p. 8)
• Tools (p. 9)
• Painting silk (p. 10)
• Designing and sewing (p. 11)
• Fire flower: Decorative collar and cuffs (p. 12)
• Miami: Halter-neck top (p. 16)
• Spanish night: Bolero (p. 18)
• Blue planet: Jewellery set (p. 20)
• Ice crystal: Stole and cuffs (p. 22)
• Coral reef: Top and necklace (p. 26)
• Madrid: Necklace (p. 30)
• Eldorado: Necklace and brooch (p. 32)
• Silver moon: Flower pins and bag (p. 34)
• Red roses: Jewellery set (p. 38)
• Green eyes: Necklace and bracelet (p. 42)
• Florence: Belt and bag (p. 44)
• Indian summer: Top and bracelet (p. 48)
• Marrakech: Stole and cap (p. 52)
• Patterns (p. 56)
• Manufacturers (p. 60)
• Publication data (p. 61)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

School Library Journal Review

Adult/High School-These titles offer fun projects for crafty teens. Those in the first book are suitable for beginners. The author begins with information about how to prepare, shape, bake, and finish polymer clay beads and includes an illustrated list of materials and supplies. The projects are mostly necklace and earring sets but include hair slides, rings, and bracelets as well. The second title has unique and fascinating projects for a more advanced audience, and they are likely to appeal to teens who have a flair for the dramatic. Besides necklaces and brooches, the book includes instructions for a halter top, a bolero, a set of decorative collar and cuffs, a matching belt and bag, and some stoles. The assumption is that readers know how to use a sewing machine, including a freehand quilting foot. The instructions are mainly in text; the full-color photograph illustrations are of the finished products.-Sarah Flowers, formerly at Santa Clara County Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.