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Gustav Klimt Art Inspired Jewelry and Craft Tutorials | The Golden World of Gustav Klimt



Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), the famous Austrian artist, is best known for his golden phase where his oil paintings included lots of gold leaf. The instantly recognizable "The Kiss" as well as the "Portrait of Adele Bloch- Bauer" have inspired a number of jewelry designers. 

The latter portrait inspired the beautiful copper bracelet shown above by urbanrose.  
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Book Jewelry for Reading Enthusiasts | Watch How This Conservator Renovates 100 Year Old Books


I've featured both book jewelry and miniatures before. These kinds of designs still amaze me!  I admire those who can condense a larger object into something which can be made into jewelry. Here are some awesome examples which are perfect for book lovers and reading enthusiasts! They all were made using different materials and techniques.  A great gift for the librarian you might know!

First up is the amazing book hair barrette shown above. The hair clip designer is Brittany of BrittsHighlights who makes all kinds of hair jewelry.

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Sailboat Jewelry and Craft Tutorials | How an 18th Century Sailing Battleship Works | Common Phrases Originally from Ships

The Age of Sail (15th-19th centuries) has long past but we still enjoy seeing beautiful sailboats moving on the water sailed by modern day yachtsmen and women. Such elegance and poise as they cleave through the waves!

However, in a move to get away from fossil fuels and to help curb the rate of climate change, not to mention a reduction in operating costs, sailing cargo ships are making a comeback! We now have advanced engineering skills and many technological advances to make this possible and efficient. The first wind assisted cargo ship, the Canopée, launched in 2022.
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