FRAGMENTS OF BEAUTY: Design Artistic Jewelry Pieces Through Accessible Glass Methods
Design Artistic Jewelry Pieces Through Accessible Glass Methods
Glass has the power to capture light, color, and emotion like no other material-and with the right techniques, it can be transformed into stunning, wearable art.
Fragments of Beauty is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that teaches you how to design elegant, professional-quality glass jewelry using accessible, non-industrial methods. Whether you are new to glasswork or an experienced crafter looking to expand into jewelry design, this book walks you step by step through the creative and technical process of working with glass safely and confidently.
Inside, you'll learn how to cut, shape, layer, fuse, polish, and finish glass to create beautiful pendants, earrings, rings, beads, brooches, and complete themed collections. The book focuses on techniques that are achievable with basic tools, making artistic glass jewelry approachable without sacrificing quality or style.
From understanding glass as a medium to mastering advanced color techniques, textured designs, embedded elements, and mixed-material projects, this guide balances creativity with clear instruction. Each chapter builds on the last, helping you develop real skills while encouraging experimentation and personal expression.
What you'll discover inside this book:
Essential safety practices and workspace setup for glass jewelry
Beginner-friendly glass cutting, shaping, sanding, and polishing techniques
Step-by-step projects for pendants, earrings, rings, beads, and brooches
Layered glass methods for depth, texture, and professional finishes
Wire wrapping and mixed-material techniques using metal, resin, and other accents
Advanced color effects, including gradients, marbling, and transparent layering
How to design cohesive, themed jewelry collections
Finishing, polishing, presentation, and quality-check techniques
This book is ideal for:
Hobbyists and DIY crafters exploring glass jewelry for the first time
Artists seeking accessible glass techniques without industrial equipment
Jewelry makers looking to expand their creative range
Anyone interested in turning artistic ideas into wearable glass designs
Fragments of Beauty is more than a how-to guide-it's an invitation to explore light, color, and form through glass. With patience, creativity, and the techniques in this book, you'll be able to design jewelry that is not only beautiful, but uniquely your own.
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