Enchanted Adornments

Part II

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Dedication Acknowledgments Introduction

14 Essentials: Understanding the Properties of Wire, Polymer Clay, Precious Metal Clay, Resin & More 16 Wire 20 Polymer Clay 25 Precious Metal Clay 38 Texturing Clay 42 Molds 45 Resin

Part I

8 The Basics: Finding & Harnessing Inspiration 10 Inspiration

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Part III

48 Every Charm Has a Story: Create the Jewelry of an Artist Traveling to Faraway & Mystical Places 52 Studded Stones Bracelet 56 Antonia’s Pendant 60 Petal Cascade

64 Owl Ojime Necklace

68 Sculptural Scrimshaw Collar 72 Window of the Heart Bezel Pendant

78 Woodland Wings Necklace 84 Sunset Baubles Necklace 88 Luelle’s Corsage Cuff

92 The Nixie’s Necklace 98 Dogwood Necklace

100 Time + Memory Necklace 104 Riverbed Rings

108 Urban Faery Earrings

112 Lila’s Garden Necklace 118 Tidepool Treasures

122 Melusine’s Gift Bracelet 126 Rainfall Necklace 132 Magpie Pendant

136 Mirabelle’s Locket

Part IV

144 Inspiration Gallery: More Wonderful Jewelry from a Pool of Talented Mixed-Media Jewelry Artists 152 Troubleshooting 155 Resources 156 Gallery Contributors 158 About the Author 159 Index

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the necklace

+ time memory necklace

urban faery

earrings