Metalwork Jewelry

Craft your way to a steampunk look with these 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings, and more.

Craft your way to a steampunk look with these 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings, and more.

Linda Peterson shows you how to create gorgeous jewelry using items commonly found in your home, such as nuts and bolts, watch parts, beads, and old keys.

Each project has clear step-by-step photography, and there's a comprehensive techniques section and tips to teach you all you need to know about working with metal. You'll learn the basics of metalwork, using brass, copper, and silver, as well as how to add finishes, such as polishing and adding a patina to give an aged effect. You'll never need to buy jewelry again!

Linda Peterson has been a professional award-winning arts and crafts designer for over 20 years—her dazzling designs have appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns. Linda's previous books include Upcycled Jewelry, Art & Life Combined, How to Make Polymer Clay Beads, Creative Ideas to Organize Your Home, Paracord Jewelry and Other Accessories, and Leather Jewelry, all published by CICO Books. She lives in Ozark, Missouri.