Behind the Brooch ART Washington D

Washington D

metal & polymer clay

As elegant as they are practical

and cityscapes

” which involves learning to trust your instincts like craftsmen of centuries past as you use your eyes and hands to build simple

Behind the Brooch ART Washington DThe 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,