books about: adornments

books about: adornments

books:

Adornments

Jayne Persico

Wardell Pub Inc, 2002

Innovative Adornments: An Introduction to Fused Glass and Wire Jewelry
Love this book. Great ideas with excellent instructions. Certainly a good inspirational book for any jewelry artist.

The Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork: A Definitive Study of Authentic Tools, Materials, ...

Joel Monture

Wiley, 1993

Preserving tribal styles and techniques
The author, Joel Monture, is a professor of traditional arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. His thorough textbook documents not only native American beadwork techniques, but the tedious methods of leather preparation that are necessary prior to ...

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments (500 Series)

Lark Books

Lark Books, 2008

This is a beautiful book
This was one of my Amazon recommendations, so on a whim, I bought it. I was not disappointed. Make no mistake - this is not a "how-to" book; it is exactly what the title indicates - a collection of great images of 500 beautiful pendants and lockets. Full of inspiration ...

Altered Paper Jewelry: Artful Adornments from Beautiful Papers

Jenn Mason

Quarry Books, 2008

Altered Paper Jewelry: Artful Adornments from Beautiful Paper
This book was ordered as a Christmas gift for a friend. It arrived in plenty of time, was in excellent condition and just what I was looking for. Incidentally, the receiver of this gift loved it.

Trust: A Godly Woman's Adornment (On-the-Go Devotionals)

Lydia Brownback

Crossway Books, 2008

Biblical encouragement to trust God and fight unbelief
Lydia Brownback wears many hats, author, speaker, editor and blogger. Her most recent project is a devotional series for women entitled, "On-the-Go Devotionals." Each book is designed to fit a busy woman's lifestyle. She can take a few moments to read first thing in ...

Contentment: A Godly Woman's Adornment (On-the-Go Devotionals)

Lydia Brownback

Crossway Books, 2008

Great Devotional
This is a wonderful devotional for women on a topic close to our hearts. Happiness often alludes us because we want something more in life. Sometimes it is hard to be like the Apostle Paul, being "content in every circumstance" (Philippians 4:11). This little ...

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (500 Series)

Robert W. Ebendorf

Lark Books, 2004

beautiful!
I bought this book for inspiration. As an aspiring jewelry maker I have a love of the unique and unusual and little understanding of some of the alternate methods out there. When I'm stuck for an idea or just in the mood to chill and look at pretties, i pull out this ...

500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body (500 Series)

Lark

Lark Books, 2005

a great snapshot of the creative jewellery of the early 2000
Looking through this book, one cannot help wonder at the creativity of the human mind. How can there be such a diversity and invention in an object as small as a brooch? This book is a great snapshot of where contemporary jewellery (brooches) is at in the early 2000. ...

Brooches: Timeless Adornment

Lori Ettlinger Gross

Rizzoli, 2008

BROOCHES, TIMELESS ADORNMENT by Lori Ettlinger Gross --- A "Must Read" Book for the Jewelry Enthusiast!
A concise, informative, well-researched book on brooches with wonderful photographs by David Behl. Ms. Gross has certainly authored a book which gives a broad historical overview of brooches. The book includes many fabulous, meaningful, and accurately categorized ...

20,000 Years of Fashion The History of Costume and Personal Adornment

Francois Boucher

Harry N. Abrams, 1987

Prepare to be WOWED!
I recently purchased 8 different books on the history of costume, and I am pleased to say that this book seems to be, by FAR, the best book, while also being the lowest priced work that I purchased! I purchased the books with the intention of using them to assist in ...

Return of the Tribal: A Celebration of Body Adornment

Rufus C. Camphausen

Park Street Press, 1997

Great photography and very informative
I've got many books on tattooing and body piercing and I consider this one of my favourite. It looks at the possible reasons why people in the west get body decorations and compares them to the ritualistic purposes there are in tribal cultures. I like it a lot because ...

The Adornment of the Middle Way: Shantarakshita's Madhyamakalankara with Commentary by Jamgon Mipham

Shantarakshita

Shambhala, 2005

Essential companion for the study of Buddhist philosophy
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in studying the deeper aspects of Buddhist philosophy, of which Madhyamika is the essence. It is very complementary to Introduction to the Middle Way: Chandrakirti's Madhyamakavatara with Commentary by Jamgön Mipham. The ...

North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment

Lois Sherr Dubin

Harry N. Abrams, 1999

A must-have!
This book is a must-have for anyone serious about studying Native American cultures. It is a fun read, while still being absolutely crammed with information. It's clear the author put in a lot of time and work to master her subject. Not to mention, the artwork ...

The Shining Cloth: Dress and Adornment That Glitter

Victoria Z. Rivers

Thames & Hudson, 2003

Still Amazed at Shining Cloth
A hobbyist's interest in textiles, sewing and garb drew me into the mysterious worlds presented in this fascinating and unique book. I am not a textiles professional, but I am able to appreciate it in many forms, whether tribal or ethnic, European, or the latest ...

American Artifacts of Personal Adornment, 1680-1820: A Guide to Identification and Interpretation (American ...
Carolyn L. White

AltaMira Press, 2005

The first comprehensive guide to identifying and interpreting items such as buttons, clasps, buckles, combs, and other items of personal adornment in early American museum collections and archaeological sites.