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Steampunk Style Jewelry: Victorian, Fantasy, And Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, And Earrings (2010)

by Jean Campbell(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1589234758 (ISBN13: 9781589234758)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Creative Publishing int'l

review 1: As a Young Adult Librarian this was one of my staple sources for many of my Teen Craft Nights. Some of the other reviewers are correct in noting that many of the designs here have components that are not going to be found at your local craft store. Indeed, most of the crafts are not geared towards group activities. Nevertheless, I found that I could use the designs here as a basis for projects, and with a bit of substitution and simplification they provided very enjoyable crafts for my teens.
review 2: There are three main aspects to this book - the projects, technical advice, and vignettes giving the reader a view into the world of steampunk culture. The vignettes are nice enough, but anyone with any familiarity with steampunk will find them fairly basic. ... more The projects - in terms of the objects, that's a matter of taste. I have to admit that I'm not that fond of the filigree and charms variety of steampunk jewelry, and there's more of that in here than I'd like. But the technical advice is excellent. The book includes discussion of materials - how to find and use them; tools and techniques; and safety cautions. The publishers have decided to forgo the steampunk aesthetic in their how-to illustrations, but the clarity of the information makes this an acceptable sacrifice. I have added it to my to-buy shelf for the technical skills information alone, as I'm not interested in any of the specific projects, but love the practical advice. less

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