Creative Gold- and Silversmithing
Creative Gold- and Silversmithing

Author: Sharr Choate

Publisher: Crown

Published: 1988-12-01

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780517524138

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"Here is the definitive book on jewelry making and other customized pieces of metalcraft, covering the subject completely and containing many hundreds of how to drawings and photographs. It is a must for beginning gold and silversmiths and an indispensable reference for the experienced craftsman artist."--Dust jacket.

Jewelry, Gem Cutting and Metalcraft
Jewelry, Gem Cutting and Metalcraft

Author: William T. Baxter

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2012-12-03

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1447485335

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This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to metal craft and jewellery making, with sections on gemstone-cutting and the proper identification of gem stones and gem minerals. Written in clear, plain language and full of and handy tips and invaluable information, this book is recommended for anyone with an interest in making jewellery, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Copper”, “Brass”, “Nickel Silver”, “Money Metal”, “Pewter”, “Soft-Soldering”, “Etching”, “Jeweller’s Saw and Frames and Blades”, “Paper Knives”, “Match Box Holders”, “Book Ends”, “Letter Holders”, “Desk Calendar”, “Tray Making”, “Making a Bowl”, etcetera. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.

The Metal Craft Book
The Metal Craft Book

Author: Janice Eaton Kilby

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781579901707

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Metal is a marvelous material, but until recently it's been a foreign currency among general crafters, who feared that "metalworking" required pig iron, a blast furnace, and the musculature of a village blacksmith. Not true. Here are 50 gorgeous things to make from extra-thin sheet metals and foils in shimmering copper, aluminum, brass, tin, and pewter. And, just for fun, there are projects from mesh, tin cans, flashing, wire, ready-made metal objects, recycled materials, and found metal. Readers will learn about useful tools and basic techniques for working with metal, none of them esoteric. They'll learn to mark, drill, cut, smooth, bend, and form metal, along with some easy ways to decorate it--hammering, punching, piercing, stamping, and embossing. They'll learn easy means of attachment, such as soldering and Pop-riveting. They'll discover how to apply paint and patinas. Then, they'll choose among 50 diverse, easy-to-make projects and proceed to create as many stunning objects as they like. Between projects, they'll browse through a gallery of beautiful metalwork by expert designer/crafters.

Pretty Little Things
Pretty Little Things

Author: Sally Jean Alexander

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-08-25

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1440322023

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Whimsical and Elegant Projects from Well-Known Collage Artist Sally Jean Alexander With Pretty Little Things, readers will find collage projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. The 27 projects and 30 variations feature vintage ephemera soldered within glass, for finished works that tell a romantic or whimsical story. All exhibit Sally Jean Alexander’s signature style - a style that brings new life to antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more.

Hot Connections Jewelry
Hot Connections Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Chin

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0823082288

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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.