Working with precut metal blanks, thin-guage metal sheet, and wire, Denise, Jane and contributing artists have created great-looking findings - head pins, bead caps, bails, charms, connectors, clasps, and more - all without a lot of effort. All of the metalwork can be done with basic tools - no saws no flex shaft, no oxy/acetylene tanks. Metal pieces are hole-punched, dapped, hammered, textured with stamps and tools, and patinated. Construction techniques include simple soldering, with a micro torch and cold connections such as riveting. Finished gallery pieces that incorporate some of the findings provide additional inspiration -- From the publisher.

Contributors include : Denise Peck, Jane Dickerson, Cindy Wimmer, Cassie Donlen, Keirsten Giles, Kerry Bogert.