Making Metal Jewelry

Making Metal Jewelry

Author: Jen Cushman

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2013-01-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781440322563

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Stamp, forge, form and fold your way to stunning metal jewelry! Discover the stunning beauty inherent in asymmetry, raw edges, rust and an intimate story as you explore the manipulation of metal your way. Jen Cushman will lead you step-by-step through 21 projects that unleash metal's wonderful potential for a style that is delightfully imperfect and organic. Even if you've never wielded a hammer before, Making Metal Jewelry will have you creating jewelry pieces you'll be proud to wear this weekend! Everything you need to know to get started right away awaits you inside. Explanations of different types of metal, wire, patinas, metalworking tools, soldering basics and more. Complete step-by-step instruction for a variety of jewelry pieces including earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants. Inspiring variations on several of the projects, and online links to additional project ideas. Begin your new relationship with metal today. Let Making Metal Jewelry unleash your metalworking potential and start creating jewelry that's authentically you.


Making Metal Jewelry

Making Metal Jewelry

Author: Joanna Gollberg

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781579908126

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


Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Author: Alan Revere

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1991-06-06

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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"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.


Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making

Author: Tim McCreight

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0486440435

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Easy-to-follow instructions and carefully executed illustrations make it possible for anyone to learn the basics of an age-old art form and fashion beautiful, lasting objects. Author discusses tools and techniques, use of gems and enamels, wire inlay, casting, and other topics. 72 line illustrations and diagrams.


Metal Jewelry Workshop

Metal Jewelry Workshop

Author: Helen I. Driggs

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-10-09

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1607655497

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• This book shows how to create exciting metal jewelry using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools. • No jewelry torch required. • 8 exercises and 12 projects feature step-by-step photos that show exactly what to do and how the result should look. • Readers can master the use of jeweler’s tools and create beautiful pieces of jewelry along the way. • Required materials are readily available at craft stores, hardware stores, and/or around the house. • The author has extensive experience teaching jewelry making to beginners—she knows how to explain the tools and techniques in an easy-to-understand, reader-focused style.


Metal Jewelry in Bloom

Metal Jewelry in Bloom

Author: Melissa Cable

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-02-18

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 087116776X

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Take a walk through the metal garden, and admire the delicate blooms and intricate details. Dogwood blossoms, orchids, daisies, wisteria, daffodils, sunflowers, and many more beautiful flowers are all crafted from metal and finished with embellishments, including gemstones, leather, crystals, and more. Readers will learn how to cut, pierce, and texture metal as well as make cold connections including wrapping and riveting. Any level metalworker will love the end results of flowers that are as light as the flowers they represent!


Jewelry

Jewelry

Author: Tim Mccreight

Publisher: Hand Books Press

Published: 1997-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781880140291

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In logical progression, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight's beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry. This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of metalworking is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight's popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an instant classic in its own right.


Minimal Metal Jewelry

Minimal Metal Jewelry

Author: Kieu Pham Gray

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2020-02-29

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1627006958

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Minimal Metal Jewelry is a collection of beautifully wearable pieces made using minimal materials, just two gauges of wire and two sizes of jump rings. With just a few supplies and tools, jewelry makers will create 20+ earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, and more. This project-focused book encourages jewelry makers to explore different metalwork and wirework techniques. Gray includes a thorough discussion of torchwork and soldering techniques, along with hundreds of clear, step-by-step photos so the enthusiastic beginner will find success. Kieu Pham Gray has been creating jewelry for more than 15 years, and it truly shows in her approachable designs. She includes tips and tricks for technique success, learned through her many years of teaching experience. Plus, each project includes an alternate version made with a different metal, making this book a great value.


Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers

Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers

Author: Jinks McGrath

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2013-11

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780764165849

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Presents step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of metal jewelry items, with information on tools, metals and their uses, surface treatments, and specialist techniques.