Genres
Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
Running Press Adult (1995), Edition: 1st Edition, 176 pages
Description
Covers acrylies, etching, inlaying, enameling, casting, stamping, blanking, patinating, oxidizing and chain making. Complete with instructions for designing and presenting jewelry concepts as working drawings. Step-by-step color photos make every instruction and entry easy to understand.
User reviews
LibraryThing member blackbelt.librarian
A good book, but it can't substitute for actually sitting at the bench & being an apprentice. It does have some really nice instructions and pictures. Those interested in beading will be disappointed - this book is for bench jewelers only!
LibraryThing member beadinggem
This is an excellent and visual guide for budding jewelry makers who wish to move on to advanced jewelry making. The book covers 31 of the most common jewelry techniques including casting, hammering, enamelling, doming, engraving, patinating, soldering and riveting. Each section is carefully
Show More
explained showing the tools needed and well illustrated with many photographs. Overall, one gains a greater appreciation of the skills involved to make truly one of a kind jewelry. Show Less
LibraryThing member skarpin
This is an excellent book because the layout and information is very clear and easy to follow. I go to silver jewelry making classes and am setting up my own workshop at home and found this book very useful as a reminder of what I need to do when I get stuck. HIghly recommended
LibraryThing member aulsmith
There's a lot of good stuff here, and it's pretty up-to-date, but the organization is a tad weird,
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1995
Physical description
176 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
9781561385263
UPC
789112051567