Hot Connections Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Chin
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0823082288
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
The art of soldering—permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder—can open up a new world of creative possibilities for jewelry makers. In Hot Connections Jewelry, award-winning jewelry designer Jennifer Chin guides you through every step, from choosing a torch to basic techniques like sawing, filing, and riveting, as well as more advanced techniques like creating surface textures, setting stones, and using inlay. With 23 in-depth lessons and 15 stunning projects, as well as inspiring examples from contributing artists, Hot Connections Jewelry is your essential guide to unleashing your creativity and confidence in jewelry making.

The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers

Author: Wing Mun Devenney
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438002637
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Offers strategies and techniques for soldering to create jewelry, covering the fundamentals of the craft, essential tools and materials, and safety precautions, and includes fifteen projects with step-by-step instructions.

Soldered Alchemy

Author: Laura Beth Love
Publisher: Fons & Porter Books
ISBN: 9781440243523
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic! For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.

Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths

Author: Stephen M Goldsmith
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785005243
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
Polishing and finishing is a highly skilled specialist craft; a professional finish will transform a piece of jewellery or silver into a work of art. Written by a leading polisher, this practical book explains the traditional techniques and shares the secrets of this often-underrated craft. The book includes advice on setting up a workshop, tools and compounds; a guide to finishing methods (including satin finish and oxidising); step-by-step examples of polishing bangles, rings and cutlery, as well as finished photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work; tips on best practice for designers, and specific advice for polishing different surfaces and gems. It is an invaluable guide to the process of polishing and finishing - a highly skilled specialist craft- beautifully illustrated with 162 colour photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work.

Hot and Cold Jewelry Connections

Author: Kieu Gray
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 162700050X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Hot and Cold Jewelry Connections is the perfect tool for encouraging jewelry makers to branch out and develop new skills. Kieu Pham Gray’s unique approach to metalwork begins with a design concept, then shows how to execute it using either cold connections (riveting, tabbing, wire wrapping), or hot connections (easy soldering with a small butane torch), teaching essential techniques of both along the way. These hot and cold options help jewelry makers understand how to evaluate and choose the right technique for their jewelry pieces based on their desired end result.

Mixed Metal Mania

Author: Kim St. Jean
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000143
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Organic, expressive, and exciting, the projects in this book reflect a truly original artist’s vision. Mixed Metal Mania makes metal jewelry accessible to a brand-new audience. This book starts by teaching the basic techniques and giving helpful tips, and then moves on to simple projects before building into more challenging work requiring new skills learned. Kim St. Jean also includes the stories of inspiration behind each project, adding to the unique appeal of this book. For jewelry designers who crave something distinctive, Mixed Metal Mania is a dream come true.

Soldering Demystified

Author: Jeanette K. Caines
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615888422
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Students will learn: What the process of soldering actually entails. What tools are the most helpful for different types of soldering. The fastest and easiest setups to use while soldering. 3 essential criteria for evaluating soldering methods. Torch myths and realities How to use solder correctly for maximum flow and easiest cleanup. 8 Tutorials with step by step instructions to cover every type of soldering. With over 190 luscious macro color photographs.

Soldering for Jewellers

Author: Rebecca Skeels
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002759
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Soldering is one of the most commonly used processes in jewellery, but its potential is often overlooked. This practical book explains the basics of the method but goes on to suggest ways in which soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce unique pieces. Topics covered include further applications such as silver soldering; sweat soldering; soldering small items, attaching fixings and findings, stick feeding and advanced techniques. Written both for beginners and for those wishing to extend their knowledge, Soldering for Jewellers will inspire a more creative use of this key process. This new and invaluable reference work is aimed at all jewellers and metalsmiths, and is superbly illustrated with 253 colour photographs.

Simple Soldering

Author: Kate Richbourg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333139
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, Simple Soldering proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home. Author and teacher Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professional-looking jewelry pieces through simple soldering techniques. First, she instructs how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget and living space. Detailed step-by-step instructions walk you through the basic tools and materials you need, plus how to use them. A sample chapter gives a host of introductory exercises that teach solid skills, allowing you to test these techniques on a small scale. Finally, you'll discover 20 finished projects that include earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and clasps that may also include bead or wire embellishment. Kate also demonstrates how to combine and layer techniques to gorgeous effect. She also examines common mistakes, shows how to correct or adapt them, and gives advice on when it's time to start over. Most of all, having taught thousands of classes on soldering, Kate has a "you can do it!" attitude that shines through to help even the most reluctant jewelry maker fire up the torch with ease. With Simple Soldering, the art of metal working one-of-a-kind jewelry is now at your fingertips.

The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry

Author: John Sartin
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589237366
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.