Earth & Elegance ~ a Bohemian’s Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry: Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage

Earth & Elegance ~ A Bohemian’s Guide to Creating Artisan Leather Jewelry,Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblageby Laura GasparriniAs you journey through these pages, you’ll follow my vision of the ever-expanding possibilities available for creating leather jewelry. You’ll also learn to apply basic beading techniques in a new way – one that will inspire you to take your beaded pieces to new heights!Inside Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage, you’ll find stylish projects designed to be accessible and appealing to beginning and experienced jewelry artists alike.You’ll work with round leather cord, leather lace and leather scrap, all the while gaining mastery in a range of essential techniques for creating Artisan leather jewelry. We’ll start out simple, then move toward more complex designs as each project offers the opportunity to learn and practice new skills.Whether you are just dipping your toe into the inspiring world of leather jewelry or you’re an established jewelry artist seeking new avenues of expression, by following these easy to master step-by-step projects, you’ll learn to create gorgeous boutique-ready pieces that you – and your friends, family, and customers – will love.Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two: Stringing & Crimping, Binding, and Assemblage will show you how to combine easy-to-learn techniques and timeless materials to create designs that are truly wearable art.Here’s what you’ll find inside Earth & Elegance ~ Volume Two:The ProjectsCrystal Cross Weave Bracelet – page 7Leather Lace and Pearl Necklace – page 11Nugget and Pearl Tassel Necklace – page 14Adjustable Lariat Necklace – page 23Leather Ring Bracelet – page 40Boho Beaded Bracelet – page 51Half & Half Bracelet – page 61Shambhala-style Wrap Gem Bracelet – page 70Braided Leather Multi-strand Necklace – page 91Elemental Necklace – page 105Treasure Lariat – page 120The SkillsCrimping & StringingJoining Stringing Wire to LeatherCross-needle WeaveCreating a Leather TasselCreating a Wire BindLeather Knotting & MacrameCrimping with Large-hole BeadsCreating a Binding KnotThree Strand BraidDesigning Multiple StrandsWorking with Leather ScrapFreeform Design & AssemblageLaura has been working with leather for over 20 years and has developed and tested more than 70 projects using this versatile material. She shares her experience as an artist, inventor, patent-holder, jewelry designer, and teacher in this step-by-step guide to creating gorgeous artisan leather cord jewelry.