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Showcase 500 Art Necklaces (500 Series) Paperback – July 2, 2013

by Ray Hemachandra (Author), Chunghi Choo (Author)
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This entry in the Showcase 500 series features the most gorgeous necklaces you've ever seen. Lovingly crafted by renowned art jewelers from around the world, these one-of-a-kind pieces display technical excellence, diverse forming techniques, and unceasing beauty. Made of materials that range from traditional metals to nylon, fabric, and found objects, these necklaces will leave art lovers, jewelers, design fans, crafters, and collectors awestruck and inspired.
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  1. Print length
    420 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Sterling Publishing
  4. Publication date
    July 2, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 1.25 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1454703520
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1454703525
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"Showcase 500 Art Necklaces is a collection of art jewelry, all necklace designs, that works as a kind of book slash gallery exhibit. This book is meant to inspire versus inform. It is packed full of color photographs of finished necklaces that are hand-crafted to an artistic level and not necessarily meant to be worn. Put simply, this is artwork first." -- Tammy Powley, About.com Jewelry Making

"The book is really stunning. The compact size packs quite a punch of art. This book is laid out very much like a gallery exhibit: each spread reminds me of a wall space where similar works of art are hung together, and sometimes the connections are surprising. The pieces range from high-end designer diamonds and gems incorporated into meticulously detailed settings to found object creations that look like experiments gone wild. The materials, colors, patterns and styles are fantastic and completely inspiring. A book like this helps me envision what is possible." -- Erin Prais-Hintz

"These tomes hold the work of hundreds of art jewelers whose names the future may not recall, but whose work and passion are evident in these pages. This volume is an excellent example of the vast array of styles and techniques that make up the Art Jewelry movement." -- Robyn Hawk

“A wonderland of possibilities....Page after page of inspiration.” —American Craft magazine

About the Author

Author and senior editor Ray Hemachandra, the former content team lead and business manager of Lark Jewelry & Beading, is the author or senior editor of more than two dozen books, including Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling Publishing (July 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454703520
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454703525
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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  1. Ray Hemachandra

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    Ray Hemachandra is the author of a Publishers Weekly 2012 Best Book of the Year—Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry—which was also an Amazon Best Book of the Month in March 2013 and April 2013. Ray has been publishing director, business manager, and social media and marketing lead for Lark Jewelry & Beading, a sub-imprint of Lark Books; a mind/body/spirit writer, interviewer, and blogger; a newspaper, business magazine, and book writer and editor; and an activist, advocate, and family trainer in the autism community. Originally from New York, he lives with his son in Asheville, North Carolina.

    Connect with him on his website http://www.rayhemachandra.com, his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ourgoldenmoon, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rayhemachandra.

    Ray has interviewed and written many articles about teachers and authors in the mind/body/spirit category, including Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson, Byron Katie, Sakyong Mipham, and Masaru Emoto, as well as many leading retailers, musicians, jewelers, beaders, quilters, and other artists.

    His books as author or senior editor for Lark include The Penland Book of Glass; Beading with World Beads; Masters: Beadweaving and other Masters Series books, including Masters: Gold, Masters: Blown Glass, Masters: Polymer Clay, Masters: Earthenware, and Masters: Art Quilts, Volumes 1 and 2; and numerous books in the 500 Series, including Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry, Showcase 500 Art Necklaces, 500 Judaica, 500 Art Quilts, 500 Vases, 500 Raku, and three furniture books in the series devoted to chairs, tables, and cabinets.

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Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration en masse.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
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I bought this book because i thought it would be good for dipping into for inspiration to get going! It is. There are stacks of brilliant pictures - no how to instructions - but I wasn`t expecting that any way, so that is not a problem. Quite often I have a pretty good idea of how things are made, but not always. Some are wow, some are delicate, original, witty, incredable - all depending on the eyes that veiw them- All in all, a good buy; although I freely admit that some pieces make me feel totally inadiquate - but there you are - something to strive for. Inspiration or coffee table? Good for both. In any case a good buy.
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Elizabeth Codner
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful work from great artists
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018
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The book got to me quickly.
It's a smorgasbord of wonderful art jewelry and I was surprised (in a happy way) to find Jera Lodge's work in here... I've seen it and met her in person and her work is stunning and wonderful .. I'm happy she has gotten recognition here.

Lots of great ideas and inspiration from many great artists.
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Alis'nWonderland
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous source book
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2013
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The photography, the curating/jurying, the layouts, all are beautiful. All materials are identified for each piece. There are some gorgeous works of art in this book. A keeper for the art library. Highly recommend. There are lots of pics from this book that are becoming very popular on Pinterest. Seek and ye shall find on Pinterest.
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DPerkowski
4.0 out of 5 stars Folded corners
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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Book in ok condition for my needs, however, lots of pages with pencil notes, as well as many page corners turned. This should have been stated in description.
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shopgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of great pieces. Some that are very different (a necklace ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017
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A lot of great pieces. Some that are very different (a necklace made of tampons that is lovely!). Amazing to see what diverse talents are out there, producing new things.
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M. Spanierman
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING AND VERY CREATIVE LOOK INTO THE DESIGNING PROCESS
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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The necklaces shown here are very unusual, using a variety of materials, not usually incorporated into classic designs. The pictures are both wonderful and playful. If you have a curiousity about the way designers think and their designing methods, pick up a copy of this book!
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Vital Resource
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Candy for the Jeweler or Metalworker
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013
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Drool... More inspiration than one person can probably implement, which is a good thing. I would like more text with details of techniques and materials but then it would be twice as thick. As it is, there is plenty for the money.
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kdd
5.0 out of 5 stars beauty captured.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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this a series of books each featuring 500-1000 pieces in each book. i think i own most by now and they are ALAYS out at this time of year as holiday gifts are made. this is a beauty as well.
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Jordan Gracner
5.0 out of 5 stars Schuckanregungen
Reviewed in Germany on January 24, 2017
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Es gibt eine ganze Serie davon. Einige habe ich schon und bin immer wieder begeistert. Schaue ich sehr gerne öfters rein.
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André Véronneau
5.0 out of 5 stars C'est parfait
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2014
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je collectionne les livres showcase 500 qui m'intéresse !
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stationerita
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely stuff!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2015
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Love this book. Amazing what people think up and then make in all sorts of materials and with an astonishing array of techniques. Small pieces of art & craft. Inspirational. Arrived soon after ordered, and in pristine condition.
Would recommend product and seller.
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Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars Get inspired.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2016
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I saw this book in America, ordering a copy as soon as I returned home and it is great for inspiration and fascinating takes on neck adornment.
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chappers
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better 1000 series books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2015
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It's always a shame that these books have so much totally impractical student designs, like a ping pong ball necklace. Most of the are great or would at least spark other ideas or designs.
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