Learn to Make Amazing Resin & Epoxy Clay Jewelry: Basic Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners

by Gay Isber

Overview

Featuring expert tips and tricks to achieving beautiful results every time, see for yourself the limitless possibilities of making one-of-a-kind jewelry! Award-winning jewelry designer and author of Making Wow Jewelry, Gay Isber brings you this comprehensive guide to everything beginning jewelry makers need to know about working with resin and epoxy clay. You’ll learn how to colorize resin using micro powders and tints, make a mold, embed objects in clay, and much more. With thorough introductory info about both resins and clays and 26 DIY jewelry projects – from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and more – this fun, hands-on guide is perfect to start a new and exciting hobby in the colorful world of jewelry making! 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497101203
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	07/14/2020
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Gay Isber (aka "Sugar") is the creative force behind Gay Isber Designs, a jewelry and product design company based in Austin, Texas. Her pieces have been featured in national and international media, and have been worn by some of the world's top celebrities. Gay also teaches jewelry making for Austin Community College. She has owned three stores that sold her designs. Gay has created more than 100,000 pieces of jewelry over the last 20 years, working with companies including: Tiffany & Co., Proctor & Gamble, Harley Davidson, Martha Stewart, Pottery Barn, ET2C, Ivana Trump, Diane Gilman, Samaco Trading, Shop LC, Alexander Calder, and JM Jewels. Sugar is a Platinum Plus Partner with Fire Mountain Gems and a vetted partner with Swarovski. She also won Designer of the Year at both Houston and Dallas Fashion Weeks. View her works on her website www.GayIsber.com and on Instagram as Sugar Gay Isber and Making WOW Jewelry.

Table of Contents

Jewely-Making Basics 8

Tools 8

Jump Rings 8

Findings 9

Wire 9

Beads and Bead Links 10

All About Resin 14

Introduction 14

How It Works 16

Uses 18

Tools 21

Instructions for Use 24

Cleaning and Storage 27

Safety 28

Tips and Tricks 29

All About Epoxy Clay 31

Introduction 31

How It Works 32

Uses 34

Tools 36

Instructions for Use 38

Cleaning and Storage 40

Safety 41

Tips and Tricks 42

Resin Projects 46

Oh Snap! Photo Necklace 48

Sweet Heart Candy Necklace 52

It's All Clear to Me Earrings 56

Purple Rules Jewelry Set 60

Sparkle Power Pendant 64

Textured Barrettes 67

Dazzling Cellophane Dangles 70

Molded Bangles and Cuffs 73

Glow-in-the-Dark Bug Necklace 76

Fly Butterfly Necklace 80

Speed Dating Necklace 84

Epoxy Clay Projects 88

Golden Coin Necklace 90

Happy Colors Layered Necklace 94

Roses Are Red Shark Tooth Pendant 98

Button Collection 100

Beaded Fabric Charms 105

Brilliant Bead Caps 108

Magic Mineral Pendants 110

Spell It Out Initial Necklace 114

Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set 116

Gem Cascade Necklace 120

Ancient Stones Pendants 122

Resin & Epoxy Clay Projects 125

Stained Glass Window Necklace 126

Chunky White Pendants 129

Chocolate Charm Necklace 134

The Leaves Have It Necklace 138

Templates 140

About the Author 141

Photo Credits 141

Index 143

Editorial Reviews

This fun, hands-on book is the perfect guide to starting a new, exciting hobby in the colorful world of jewelry making. 

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