Silver Jewellery Making

Author: Machi de Waard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782217355
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"...one of the most comprehensive beginner’s guides to jewelry silversmithing available." BOOKLIST 2/1/21 Silver Jewellery Making is a practical beginners' guide to making silver jewelry, with step-by-step projects guiding the reader through seven projects. The projects are designed to help the reader gain skills and techniques and eventually progress to making their own designs. The seven tried-and-tested projects have been developed by Janet over forty years of teaching and have been honed to develop readers' skills in a practical, doable order. The emphasis is on teaching good practice and acquiring the basic techniques and skills to give the reader a solid basis for developing their jewelry-making capabilities. Tools will be introduced for each individual project, and their uses and correct handling explained. Troubleshooting tips explain how to overcome common problems that may arise. At the conclusion of each project, there will be examples of how the skills gained can be used to make other items. The book is for those who wish to start jewelry making either on their own or as a supplement to beginners' classes.

Make Your Own Silver Jewellery

Author: Monica Weber-Butler
Publisher: White Owl
ISBN: 1526780577
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 359

Book Description
“[A] precise and comprehensive debut, a guide to using silver metal clay . . . those serious about silver need look no further.” —Publishers Weekly This book will show you how to create silver jewellery using everyday tools, easy to obtain materials and following simple step-by-step instructions. You will explore the amazing possibilities that the combination of silver metal clay and traditional silversmithing techniques has to offer, and will learn basic aspects of design in order to develop your own unique style. You will be able to create silver pieces which capture and celebrate nature by the inclusion of botanical details, or create graceful pieces with echoes from history; you can create contemporary pieces or add a touch of whimsy to your designs. Whether you favour traditional or modern designs, when you make your own silver jewellery, the possibilities are endless. The book is full of easy to follow projects, with photographs, detailed instructions and inspiring examples. Working with silver has never been so easy! “Essential reading for anyone who wants to get involved in crafting silver jewellery.” —Books Monthly

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Author: Alan Revere
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.

Making Metal Jewelry

Author: Joanna Gollberg
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579908126
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
"Make elegant imaginative jewelry by learning easy ways to join metal that don't require a solder or a torch."--From publisher description.

Wire Jewelry Masterclass

Author: Abby Hook
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088420
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This comprehensive guide to working with wire, focusing on the intricate and rewarding craft of wire weaving, will delight and inspire all levels of jewellery-maker. The 24 projects, ranging from elegant pendants to earrings, rings, brooches and bracelets, will appeal to a wide range of tastes and are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections so that confidence grows in the reader to feel able to move on a stage. Abby's experience running tutorials on this wonderful craft shines out in the clarity of the step by step instruction for each project and the invaluable tools and techniques section. To Abby, teaching is all about getting the detail right and taking out the guess work so the maker can concentrate on the end result of a beautiful piece of jewellery.

Making Silver Chains

Author: Glen F. Waszek
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579901837
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Beginners can start with a simple trace design. Switch from round to square wire, adapt the chain to a pendant, or use small oval links for a sophisticated look. Transform trace chains into flat-lying curb chains by twisting each link. Or, try distinctively round loop-in-loop pieces. This range of chains really sparkles and shines. “Highly recommended.”—Library Journal.

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay

Author: Mary Ann Devos
Publisher: [Waterford, Ont.] : Wardell Publications
ISBN: 9780919985360
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Precious Metal Clay (referred to as 'PMC') is one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago. This product is manufactured by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and is available in fine silver (0.999%) and 24K gold. It is composed of microscopic metal particles, a non-toxic organic binder and water. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potter's clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal.

Jewellery Making Techniques Book

Author: Elizabeth Olver
Publisher: Apple Press
ISBN: 9781840923360
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
This guide blends more than 50 simple techniques with more sophisticated methods to enable readers to build on their skills at home or in a small workshop. Starting with pieces that focus on the basics, the projects progress into more complex, eye-catching designs. 500+ illustrations.

The Guide to Gemstone Settings

Author: Anastasia Young
Publisher: Herbert Press
ISBN: 9781408154991
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete and practical guide to setting precious and semi-precious stones in any metal, The Jewellery-Maker's Guide to Gemstone Settings is a detailed, technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers and jewellery students. It explores traditional, modern, and experimental approaches to stone-setting, from the purely functional to design-led solutions for securing stones. It takes the reader through the entire process of setting stones from choosing a suitable stone and designing and making the setting to seating and setting the stone. The extensive setting techniques are combined with step-by-step demonstrations, precise diagrams and images of contemporary work from international jewellers. A comprehensive reference section featuring an illustrated glossary makes this book the essential stone-setting resource for both students and professional jewellers. Demonstrations produced using 3D modelling software provide the most up-to-date reflection of current practice and technology and allow explanations of skills and techniques to be presented with expert accuracy. The perfect resource for jewellers of all levels.

Compendium of Jewellery Making Techniques

Author: Xuella Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844489374
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
This title packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consumate problem-solvers when it comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix common screw-ups, try out new creative techniques, get more skilled at familiar methods, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recycling gold and other precious metal scraps.