Antique, designer and vintage bakeliteplastic morning. There are very few such books specifically covering nonprecious material techniques, but there has been a recent increase in the creative use of nonprecious materials in jewellerymaking. The shultzs make some of the most charming, colorful and interesting bakelite jewelry being crafted today. Glamorous friendship bracelets by katherine sturgis the. An outpouring of public donations helped fund the school. Glossy gold with black bakelite length 17 inch choker. Select from simple beads to luxurious gems, delicate bracelets to complete your look. Bakelite red and cream random dots ring, size 5346 and 78 along the finger with a dome that rises 12 above it. Starry night beadworks curiously beautiful watchwork jewelry.
Many pieces of bakelite were carved from blanks of old stock. The body chain was found in an egyptian tomb and is now part of the british museum collections. Leslie pi a is a professor at ursuline college, a specialist in twentieth century decorative arts, and a prolific author of books on american antiques. Morning glory antiques and jewelry antique and vintage hall. The tradition of the nobility wearing body chains dates back to the hellenistic period. Jewelry that is available to buy can be accessed by clicking here. She was the woman who pioneered modern nursing methods and brought about dramatic improvements to military and subsequently, civilian hospitals. Shultz bakelite bangles, bow ties, dots, checks, specials, brooches and pins. We still want you to enjoy the project and use it for inspiration.
Shultz bakelite jewelry is made from vintage 193040s bakelite and catalin, not a contemporary material. Jewelry of innerworking beauty and mechanical grace. Authentic bakelite jewelry can sell for thousands of dollars, so its important you learn how to tell the difference between genuine and imposter plastic jewelry. Morning glory jewelry buys and sell vintage costume, designer and antique. Shown here is a 1 wide red bakelite bracelet recently carved from old stock. Wish i had been involved in the publishing of this book.
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