{"id":7308,"date":"2011-10-20T02:48:06","date_gmt":"2011-10-20T06:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=7308"},"modified":"2011-10-21T13:43:43","modified_gmt":"2011-10-21T17:43:43","slug":"torch-fired-enamel-jewelry-virtual-book-tour-it-stops-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sweetbeadstudio.com\/?p=7308","title":{"rendered":"Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry virtual book tour – it stops here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the next stop in the virtual tour featuring Barbara Lewis’ brand new book, “Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: \u00a0a Workshop in Painting with Fire”.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0I am honored to join in as Barbara<\/a> is both a mentor and a friend. \u00a0I was fortunate to meet Barbara when we hosted her workshop in Reston back in March of 2010. \u00a0I can still remember the excitement in Barbara’s voice when she shared with us about how she recently signed a contract with North Light to write this very book. \u00a0And like many other friends and students, I’ve enjoyed the journey along the way, listening to glimpses of what goes on behind the scenes in writing a book. \u00a0Barbara sure made it look easy, but I can only imagine the work\/fun and long hours!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Barbara Lewis teaching a "Painting with Fire" workshop in Reston, VA 2010<\/p><\/div>\n

I knew I was holding a thing of beauty when I first saw Barbara’s book. \u00a0The cover<\/em> told me so. \u00a0And when I turned the pages, I could see one intriguing project after another. \u00a0I was tempted to flip through the book and get ahead of myself, excited to see what was in store. \u00a0I was drawn in by all that Barbara had to share and instead read “Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry” page by page. \u00a0I could actually hear Barbara’s witty yet supportive<\/span> voice as I read each paragraph…it made me smile.<\/p>\n

You’ll have a feeling of support throughout the book. \u00a0I think many people are a bit intimidated to work with a torch, or feel overwhelmed about how to get started. \u00a0 I know I felt that way. \u00a0 Just as she does in the classroom, Barbara will offer you clear instruction throughout the book. \u00a0I found the large (and beautifully photographed) project photos, step by step pictures, and detailed instructions to be very helpful. Along with all of the details, the book is\u00a0packed, packed<\/em> with information!<\/p>\n

Another facet that I love about “Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry” is that it is not only a workshop in enameling<\/em>, but also a workshop in jewelry design<\/span><\/em>. \u00a0If you find that you’re not ready to take the plunge into enameling (but once you read this book, I think you’ll have all the reassurance you need to get started), you will learn many techniques you can apply to jewelry design in general. \u00a0And while you’re gearing up to try enameling yourself, you can always try working with some of Barbara’s beautiful enameled beads to get started on these projects (found in her shop)<\/a>. Some of the techniques covered in the book are: wireworking basics, etching copper sheet, and working with tools such as a disc cutter and dapping block. \u00a0Barbara reveals her own one-of-a-kind method for “heat-riveting” and solderless bezels. \u00a0You’ll find something for skill level, and plenty of inspiration to get you through the dreary winter months ahead and throughout the year!<\/p>\n

Barbara generously sent me a bunch of her beautiful enameled components to work with for this book tour. \u00a0And lucky for me, they were in the shades of blue that I gravitate towards! \u00a0I enjoyed spending time working through different design ideas (with my 3 year old at my side, hammering away on scraps of copper wire!), getting my tumbler out for action, and seeing the beauty that can be created with enameled beads.<\/p>\n

This bracelet was inspired by the “Cute as a Button” project you’ll find in the book. \u00a0Stacking discs is a really fun look, and I’d love to make earrings with this idea…and you know rarely make earrings.<\/p>\n

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Please visit all of the stops in the virtual book tour – there are 4 more remaining!<\/p>\n

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October 6, Mary Jane Dodd,\u00a0<\/span>www.mairedodd.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 7, Gaea Cannaday,<\/span>\u00a0www.gaeabeads.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 8, Linda Larsen,<\/span>\u00a0www.objectsandelements.typepad.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 10, Andrew Thornton,\u00a0<\/span>www.andrew-thornton.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 11, Lori Plyler,\u00a0<\/span>www.waterstonejewelry.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 12, Diane Cook,\u00a0<\/span>www.rosa-josies.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 13, Lori Anderson<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0http:\/\/www.prettythingsblog.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 14, LeAnn Weih,\u00a0<\/span>www.summersstudio.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 15, Jen Judd Velasque,\u00a0<\/span>www.jenjuddrocks.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 17, Melissa Meman,\u00a0<\/span>www.melissameman.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 18, Lisa Crone,<\/span>\u00a0www.abeadaday.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 19, Shannon LeVart,<\/span>\u00a0www.missficklemediacom.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 20, Cindy Wimmer,<\/span>\u00a0www.sweetbeadstudio.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
October 21, Laura Twiford,\u00a0<\/span>www.souvenirsfromlife.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 22, Erin Prais-Hintz,\u00a0<\/span>www.treasures-found.blogspot.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
October 24, Jennifer Cameron,<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0www.glassaddictions.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 25, Sharilyn Miller, www.sharilynmiller.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0* new addition!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To thank you for stopping by my book tour post, I have a give away for you! \u00a0One lucky person will win an enameled focal by Barbara Lewis –<\/p>\n

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I also made a pair of earrings with Barbara’s enameled beads to give away! \u00a0These earrings were inspired by the “Cattywampus” project you’ll find in Barbara’s book.<\/p>\n

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Everyone has the same chance to win simply by leaving a comment. \u00a0You can increase your chances of winning by …<\/p>\n

1. Leaving a comment on this post and becoming a follower = 1 chance.<\/p>\n

2. Tweeting, facebook or blogging about the giveaway and leaving a comment at this post: the original Virtual Book Tour post = 1 additional chance.<\/p>\n

3. While you’re at Barbara’s Blog, becoming a follower or saying that you’re already a follower in your comment = 1 additional chance.<\/p>\n

So, you can earn up to three chances per giveaway. A winner will be selected by 10 p.m. eastern time and be announced the following day. You can check back at Barbara’s blog or on mine for the name of the winner. \u00a0There are additional prizes throughout the book tour, and several of you are already lucky winners!<\/p>\n

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To thank you for following along, Barbara is offering a BONUS PRIZE\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>at the end of the book tour! All of the entries will be included in the drawing for a kit containing all the elements of “Floral Cascade,” one of the projects in the book. You’ll receive everything you need to make the necklace, including the chain, jump rings, clasp, enamel beads, and head pins!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For a chance to win the Grand Prize<\/strong> … a Torch-Firing Kit<\/strong> (or $110 shopping experience at\u00a0www.paintingwithfireartwear.com<\/wbr><\/span><\/a>) … please leave a review at\u00a0Amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0by November 24. \u00a0Remember, leave an honest review … the\u00a0book\u00a0must stand on it’s own merits.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
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P.S.\u00a0Unfortunately, \u00a0the giveaways are restricted to U.S. residents. Winners should contact Barbara \u00a0with their name and address through her author website:\u00a0www.torchfiredenameljewelry.com\u00a0<\/span><\/a>so that you can receive your prizes!<\/span><\/div>\n
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10\/21\/11 \u00a0UPDATE!! The winners of the give aways have been chosen! \u00a0Betty Stafford<\/span> is the winner of the enameled decal pendant and Alice<\/span> Peterson\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>is the winner of the Cattywampus earrings! \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Thanks to everyone who participated, visited my blog, and left such nice comments! \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/div>\n
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-Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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