Amulets and Talismans. Simple Techniques for Creating Meaningful Jewelry

Making Jewelry with MeaningThe things you collect - the ticket stubs, the coins, the pieces of shell from a beach - hold meaning and significance, reminding you not only where you've been, but also where you're capable of going. Making these items into wearable pieces of art - amplifying their power to become amulets and talismans - is a rewarding experience that's easy to do. Working with the most basic of tools, you will learn cold-connection jewelry techniques to expand your creative process.
In addition to basics like creating jump rings and using a file, you will also:   . Make your own hook and latch clasps   . Cut windows from sheets of metal   . Inlay designs into polymer clay   . Incorporate concrete into your work   . Achieve patinas with heat   . Journal your thoughts onto faux bone   . Turn paper pulp into realistic rocks   . Create "time capsule" beads from Plexiglas   . And much, much more!Discover the rewards of making your own amulets and talismans by learning new techniques to drive your creativity in an entirely new direction.