Behind the Brooch ART metal & polymer clay

metal & polymer clay

As elegant as they are practical

The illustrations are grouped by collection - The Smithsonian Institution

during today's revival of interest in the US Arts & Crafts movement

This book will enlighten the growing legion of Airstream aficionados

Behind the Brooch ART metal & polymer clayThe focus of this book is on the side of the brooch that usually isn't noticed: the reverse. When we encounter an attractive piece of jewelry, our instinct is to admire the front, but when we turn it around, it often reveals a secret. The author lets us in on that secret, typically only shared between the maker and the wearer. Clever brooch makers often adorn the back with items meant to complement the front, or the backside may have a unique,