Practical Jewellery-Making Techniques

Practical Jewellery-Making Techniques

Author: Stephen O'Keeffe

Publisher: Herbert Press

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781789940213

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Presenting an overview of the core jewellery-making techniques, this book provideseasier and often cheaper alternative solutions for achieving the sameresults as traditional techniques. Each chapter is packed withunique (and money-saving) tips.


Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making

Author: Stephen O'Keeffe

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2003-07-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873496506

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- Complete book on creating inexpensive, but beautiful jewelry - Traditional methods are adapted for inexpensive materials - Heavily photographed techniques


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.


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.


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.


Bench Tips for Jewelry Making

Bench Tips for Jewelry Making

Author: Bradford M. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780988285804

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In every field the top artisans have their favorite ways of solving common problems. Making a piece of fine jewelry is no exception. The work is intricate, but accomplished jewelers have a variety of techniques, special tools and shortcuts that are proven to save time and improve the quality of your work. This book is written as a resource for jewelers with skill levels from beginner through advanced. The bench tips come from Brad Smith's 17 years of experience in the jewelry industry, including a decade teaching hundreds of students. 101 tips are detailed and illustrated with closeup pictures as ready solutions for common problems at the bench. They include over 20 ways to save time when soldering and polishing, 8 common hazards to avoid, many ways to cut costs, 10 tips to improve stone setting skills, and the "Must-Have" tools for increasing productivity at the bench.


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.