Create Your Own Resin Jewellery - the book

I've started on my book over the last few days and aim to offer it for sale on 1st March 2009 in e-book form, followed shortly by a limited number of paperback books in a compact 6x9" size.  There will be 12 projects to follow and approximately 80 full colour pages. The e-book will be for sale at £7.99 and the book £12.99 plus p&p. I am starting to offer this as a preorder item, and for a limited time only (until the 15th February) I will be offering the book to preorderers for a special price of £5 for the e-book and £10 for the paperback.To preorder, click hereHere's what the book includes!ContentsForeword by Cindy Carter from Resin ObsessionIntroductionResin: The BasicsA description of the properties of polyester and epoxy resins, equipment needed and a guide to mixing resin successfully.PROJECTS1) Abalone shell necklacesUsing shells as bezels, embedding starfish, faux pearls and other co-ordinating elements with clear resin.2) Bottle cap keyrings and magnetsHow to print and coat paper for embedding into bottle caps as a ready made bezel.3) Recycled fabric pendantsSingle layer embedding into a ready made mould. Introducing sanding and drilling techniques.4) Metal leaf jewellery effectsAdding fragments of gold, silver and copper leaf to create precious autumnal jewellery.5) Swirled dye earrings and braceletsIntroduces transparent and opaque pigments, mix ratios and filling pre-made moulds with part mixed dye.6) Decal pendantsCreate perfectly clear pendants featuring decal transfers.7) Layering with glitterMaking pieces with three layers for a 3-dimensional effect.8 ) Making your own mouldsIntroducing RTV Silicone and Vinamould, how to use each material, and when to choose one over the other. Shows you how to make a basic band ring mould and stud earring mould.9) Introducing gelcoat as a glueMaking stud earrings and adhering the posts with gelcoat resin.10) The ice resin techniqueHow and when to manipulate part cured resin, and create freeform imitation ice pieces without a mould.11) Embedding Swarovski stones and gemstonesSelecting the correct drill bit, and affixing stones and Austrian crystal into cured pieces.12) Plique-a-jour braceletFilling hollow objects to create a window effect. This project specifically shows how to fill a cross section of deer antler to create an unusual charm for a bracelet.TroubleshootingHow to solve commonly faced problems, such as tacky surfaces and cleaning spillages.Where to buy?