I’m Officially Published!

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It’s official! In July, I had announced that one of my Paper Bead bracelets was chosen to be included in The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry, one of Lark Books newest publications. Tonight I went down to the bookstore and bought a copy. I’m supposed to get a complimentary copy from Lark, but I want to give a copy to James’ grandmother. And now that I think about it…I’ll need to get a copy for my mom too…

Anyway, if you want to check out a copy for yourself, you’ll find The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and of course Amazon.com. Be sure to check out page 29, that’s where you’ll find a picture of Untitled #1…my bracelet!

My own excitement about being published aside…this is a really nice book. The projects are fabulous. If you enjoy making your own unique jewelry, there are projects in here that are not only easy to make but are guaranteed to start a conversation. And the designs from the other jewelry artists are really awesome. My current favorite pieces are Someone Else’s Vacation by K. Dana Kagrise (page 135) and Untitled, 2005 by Yoko Shimizu (page 141). K. Dana Kagrise’s piece is a bracelet made out of manila envelopes, cotton thread, and vintage slides. The manila envelopes are assembled and shaped to resemble a slide carousel with vintage slides inserted into each envelope…so cool! And you would hardly believe that Yoko Shimizu’s piece is made out of rice paper and resin. This artist had shaped rice paper into translucent leaf-like shapes that resembles stained glass and layered each leaf into a truly beautiful piece.

And just by glancing through the book again, I’ve found another favorite, Untitled, 2005 by Rachel N. Mills (page 75). This neckpiece that resembles a thin knitted scarf is made out telephone book pages, copper wire and pearls. Amazing!

If you get the chance, check it out…

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