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Featured in the Book Metal Style

5/1/2011

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Hello Friends!

I am so thrilled, I just got my copy of the new book Metal Style by author/artist Karen Dougherty (Interweave Press) and it is absolutely stunning!

The wonderful step-by-step projects are artistic, delightful and full of great cold metal techniques.  Ok, yes, one of the projects is mine but the collection Karen put together is what makes this book so special.  It is a also a quality book with an organized easy to navagate format.

 Here's an exerpt from the Interweave website.

"Get up to speed with the hottest trend in metalwork and jewelry making--Cold Joins. The cold-connection techniques showcased in Metal Style are the perfect solution for those who love working with metal, but hate having to use a torch or kiln.  Master Jewelry Designers Thomas Mann, Robert Dancik, Connie Fox, Tracey Stanley and others (others, that's me!) offer signature pieces, constructed using cold-joins. Accompanying each project are expert tips and advice for additional ideas and customizations. Metal style is full of inspiration and techniques for jewelry makers looking to ignite a creative spark in their metal jewelry without lighting a flame."

Free Spirit Brooch in Progress 
 My project idea started early last year when Karen asked if I was interested in contributing to the book.  YES!   I started with a few sketches, developing a cold connected project with the turtle motif and incorporating some special mokume sheet.  I made the copper/brass mokume in 2009 and was saving it for a special occasion.  I spent several weeks working on the pin, taking photos along the way and writing  instructions (thank goodness for editors).  It was a challenge to get good photos and I had to go back for more shots after the piece was made.   It was worth every effort though,  they did such a wonderful job putting it all together.

Anyway, I am really happy to be part of this book and in the company of these talented metal artists.  I hope you have a chance to see it.   http://www.interweavestore.com/Jewelry/Books/Metal-Style.html

All the best!
Juie Sanford 
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5/17/2012 01:27:17 am

Hey i am impressed with your writing good topic its really an important part now a days when you get so much competition in the market and with people doing all kinds of quality control. I m looking for buying few some of this thanks for your help.

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Sally Hoffman link
10/12/2012 05:59:57 am

Julie, I found this blog through a maze of sorts:O) I was checking out Michael David Sturlin's schedule and saw a post of yours. While reading this blog, I saw the reference to Metal Style and realized I had that great book. Took it off my shelf, looked at the projects and I'm ready to roll:O) I have come to the sad realization that after investing way too much money in soldering classes, I should make cold connections my choice of jewelry designs and techniques. Thank you for your blog and I will be following you from now on!! I will keep you posted on my successes in metal working. I have taken classes from Tracey Stanley and Kim St. Jean so I know that I already enjoy the freedom of this medium.......ever onward:O) Sally

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Julie link
10/15/2012 12:00:50 am

Hi Sally,
Thank you for the comments. It's funny how the path you took on the web brought you back to a book you had on your shelf. It sounds like life is nudging you on to cold connections! I highly recommend taking a class with Michael David Sturlin, he is a fabulous instructor. He did a class for us called Artistic Entrapment, creating beautiful no-solder settings for stones. That would be a great class for you! Wishing you all the best with your metals journey. Julie

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