About this item
Lisa Bluhm's first book, Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories, was a huge success. Now she's back with more than 20 trendy new projects and the hottest techniques. Thanks to a robust basics section crafters will easily master the fundamentals of using either a soldering torch or iron, and make such gorgeous items as fashionable earrings, playful tiaras, unique frames, and pretty boudoir bottles.
About the Author
Lisa Bluhm has been creative all her life. As a young girl she would create her own paper dolls and works of art to adorn her parents home. As a teenager she created her own prom dress from vintage fabrics and worked in the crafting industry. As a wife and mother she has used her creativeness to enhance her family's life. Once her children were older she started working in the scrapbook industry as a teacher and product demonstrator. In 2001 she re-discovered soldering as a new way to express her creativity. Drawing on he experience with soldering as a teenager working at a jewelry store she began experimenting with soldering techniques. Realizing the products she needed were expensive, elusive and downright hazardous she sought out to develop a simpler, safer and affordable way to solder. She created the Simply Solder Art Kit and launched her company Simply Swank L.L.C. her products are sold online at www.simplyswank.net and at stores across the nation. Lisa also travels and teaches her classes at stores and conventions. Lisa's book was written for the first time solder artist to demystify the soldering process and inspire creativity. Lisa welcomes your questions and comments she can be contacted through her website.
