2012/13 Catalogue - Metz Press

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Pewter impressions
Contemporary designs and popular projects
Sandy Griffiths
Once crafters experience the ease with which intricate designs can be created on pewter,
they are hooked in no time. Both Easy pewter projects and Pewter it were so popular that
it was only a matter of time before Sandy Griffiths succumbed to the pressure of her fans
to write another book.
Pewter impressions is a collection of more than 30 original pewter projects with easyto-follow,
step-by-step instructions and clear photographs. It starts at the beginning so
that there is no need for novices to go back to earlier books to enjoy this rapidly growing
craft. Beginners’ exercises explain the basics, teaching crafters how to apply the art of
embossing and then add lustre, radiance and dimension to their design. These are followed
by a wide range of stunning projects that will appeal to every crafter. The projects,
from fabulous frames and beautiful boxes to gorgeous gifts and delightful décor items,
combine pewter with mosaics, canvas, glass paint, gold and silver leaf foil, crystals and
more, offering a variety of looks and finishes. In addition to the projects, the book covers:
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Essential tools and how to use them
Tracing and transferring patterns
Low and high relief embossing
Moulding
Texturing
Adding colour and patina
Cutting out and adhering designs to various surfaces
There are exquisite photographs of all finished projects as well as templates for all
designs used in the book.
Multicrafter Sandy Griffiths has demonstrated and taught several crafts for many years.
Always looking for something new to try, she started working with pewter many years
ago, taking classes with one of the doyennes of pewter work, who stopped teaching for
personal reasons. At that stage there were no other pewter teachers in Cape Town, nor
was there much in the way of the written word. So Sandy spent many hours experimenting
with and teaching herself this craft before starting to teach others. She has a studio
in Devil’s Peak in Cape Town where she teaches adults and runs a children’s craft class.
She is married, and has a daughter who inspires much of her own craft. Sandy has also
produced an excellent DVD cover ing all the basic techniques.
260x193mm • 160pp illustrated • Soft cover with flaps • June 2012
rights: world