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    A String of Expression
    A String of Expression
    A String of Expression
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    A String of Expression

    By June Roman

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    Create beautifully textured jewelry that reflects your true self!

    The self-expressive elements we put into the works of art we make can be transferred to the jewelry we create. Colors, textures, symbolism and more make up the works created in our art journals. Author June Roman shares how she draws inspiration from her own journal pages and guides you through the process for making your own wearable works of art that are an expression of your passions, dreams and secrets.

    A String of Expression takes you on a journey through five chapters - each exploring a unique facet of our world such as the colors we love, the places we've traveled, the people who have inspired us and the fantasies we tuck deep in our hearts. In addition to discovering how to transcribe all of these things into the components that make up your own jewelry pieces, you'll learn creative new techniques such as:

       • working collage into a pendant
       • knotting beads with leather
       • creating your own toggles from unusual beads
       • developing successful asymmetrical design
       • wire-wrapping
       • making your own bead caps and more!


    Take your design skills on an unexpected journey and let A String of Expression inspire you to transcribe your life into jewelry today!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
    Release dateMay 12, 2010
    ISBN9781440310126
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      Book preview

      A String of Expression - June Roman

      A String of

      EXPRESSION

      Techniques for Transforming

      Art and Life Into Jewelry

      JUNE ROMAN

      A String of Expression Copyright © 2010 by June Roman. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. The art in the book is for personal use of the reader. By permission of the author and publisher, they may be either hand-tracedor photocopied to make single copies, but under no circumstances may they be resold or republished. It is permissible for the purchaser to make the projects contained herein and sell them at fairs, bazaars and craft shows. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote a brief passage in review. Published by North Light Books, an imprint of F+W Media, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. (800) 289-0963. First edition.

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        Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Roman, June.

       A string of expression / June Roman. — 1st ed.

         p. cm.

      Includes bibliographical references and index.

      ISBN-13: 978-1-60061-791-1 (pbk. : alk. paper)

      ISBN-10: 1-60061-791-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)

      eISBN-13: 978-1-4403-1012-6

      1. Jewelry making. I. Title.

      TT212.R65 2010

      739.27—dc22

      2009040440e

      Editor: Tonia Davenport

      Cover Designer: Michelle Thompson

      Interior Designer: Corrie Schaffeld

      Production Coordinator: Greg Nock

      Photographers: Christine Polomsky, Richard Deliantoni

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      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      Writing this book has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, even though there were moments when I thought it a bit overwhelming. The task of eloquently scripting the underpinnings of my soul onto the pages of a manuscript appeared daunting and could not have been accomplished without the unwavering support and encouragement from a host of family members, friends and the truly awesome North Light Team. I wish to bestow a most sincere and heartfelt thank-you to the following people:

      illustration Andrea, my precious daughter, who stepped up to the plate and carried out numerous duties and responsibilities that were otherwise mine. I love you.

      illustration Kathy, the best sister anyone could have, thanks for imparting intelligent feedback, supplying steadfast support and for persuading me to trust in my own abilities.

      illustration My most treasured mother, who has always believed in me even when I did not believe in myself.

      illustration Rema, a solid rock of encouragement, who granted much needed respites and was the recipient of endless phone conversations that went something like this:

      Rema: How are you?

      Me: I'm going crazy.

      Rema: Why are you going crazy?

      Me: Blah, blah, blah…

      illustration Cheryl, the first person who called me an artist.

      illustration Debbie, a true friend who stayed up until the wee hours cutting and stitching small suede circles for my prototype experiments.

      illustration My running buddies at work: Cindy, Pam, Heather, Katrina, Kim, Vallie and Debbie for providing encouragement, much needed humor and for always believing in my creative abilities. You are my most ardent cheerleaders!

      illustration The North Light Team for doing what you do best in such a superior manner.

      illustration Christine Polomsky, photographer extraordinaire, who transformed what initially appeared to be a terrifying experience into one of the best times of my life.

      illustration Tonia Davenport, my superb editor and guiding light, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the decision to take a chance on a relatively unknown raw artist with a crazy idea for a book. Your belief in me and my vision for this book are none other than priceless. I will be forever grateful.

      THANK YOU.

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      CONTENTS

      THE ROOTS OF AUTHENTIC DESIGN

      DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM LIFE

      BASIC TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

      NATURE'S RENDERINGS

      BLISS

      SPRING

      TREE

      AUTUMN

      ORGANIC ELEMENTS

      A SENSE OF PLACE

      HOME

      SKY

      SECRET

      WABI-SABI

      LIFE

      LAYERS

      HEALING BUDDHA

      EMPTY NEST

      WEDDING DAY

      CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS

      AFRICAN WOMAN

      TIBETAN

      ABORIGINAL

      LANTERN

      COLOR EXPLORATION

      INDIGO

      TWO SIDES

      SUNSET

      RESOURCES

      ABOUT JUNE

      THE ROOTS OF AUTHENTIC DESIGN

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      All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.

      — Eckhart Tolle

      The only time I feel perfect is when I am creating, transforming, designing something — anything. As a very young child I had unlimited imaginative powers. I possessed the ability to shape an idea into a blueprint for happiness; it was like magic. At some point, this ability began to diminish and, in time, became more difficult to conjure up. I would venture inside art stores, explore the aisles for hours and depart empty-handed. At some future point, I would return, purchase a delicious caché of art supplies and wait for inspiration to commence. It never did. Once, I even bought a wooden drawing table, to which I attached a bright-yellow metallic lamp that swiveled in every direction; but alas, I never drew anything on my drawing board. I spent years in this artless funk. It wasn't until I discovered jewelry design (thanks to my sister), and subsequently art journaling, that I became enthralled with the prospect of joining the creative portion of the human race once again.

      I had stumbled upon my muse — who was indeed a flirt — and enjoyed playing with beads, resin, clay, paint, crayons, glue, decorative papers and a host of other elements. In a sense, I was reborn — prepared now to wield the powerful tools of creativity yet again; I had uncovered a way to express my artistic voice.

      What does art journaling have to do with jewelry design? There are two possible answers: nothing at all or absolutely everything! Let's suppose the latter is the case. After I complete an art journal page, a mental process begins to transpire. I may be moved by the colors, the images may evoke an onslaught of feelings and the text may serve as a springboard for ideas. This collective chain of events is occurring simultaneously, and, if I allow myself to surrender during this process, inspiration becomes its natural by-product. Designs for some of the most dynamic and unique jewelry pieces begin to emerge. Pieces created out of this authentic mindset hold immense meaning and depth because the truest part of me is embedded within their layers. Anyone following this paradigm can have the same incredible results, especially if you are the kind of person who enjoys expressing your artistic vision through more than one medium.

      I love the process of working on a jewelry piece one day and a mixed-media page the next, particularly since my attention span is rather short. This made it necessary to install two large work areas in my spare room, which eventually became my studio. One space is dedicated to art journaling while the other holds all of the materials/equipment needed for beading and jewelry design. It wasn't long before I developed my own signature style. I was on fire. The flames of inspiration gave birth to an online jewelry store, a blog, brand new photography skills and the opportunity to be published. I am grateful and blessed that I am able to live and flourish artfully.

      Since I had spent so much time in an artistic depression, I began contemplating the process of inspiration. Where does it come from? Why are some people able to access it more easily than others? What happens when it dies and how can it be revived? Is it possible to remain continually inspired? Can one actually document the illusive process of creativity? That is when I started taking a serious look at how I developed ideas for my pieces. Did they come out of thin air? Not really. Often I am inspired by nature, trips to museums, films, photographs, dreams, poetry and music. However, the realization that an art journal page was the basis for many of my quirky designs was definitely my aha moment. I decided to pay attention. Combining my love for jewelry design and art journaling was beginning to sound a lot like a blueprint for happiness.

      Are you ready to break out and do something entirely new? Are you having difficulty discerning exactly what your creative muse is saying? Sharing techniques on how to transform life and art into striking and original pieces of jewelry is my

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