The Craft of Silversmithing
The Craft of Silversmithing

Author: Alex Austin

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781600591310

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Take a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color, comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silver’s properties: what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft amazingly beautiful items, from accessories to wearables and extraordinary gifts. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a simple bud vase. Progress to a baby rattle or candleholder created with soldering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques. Ultimately you’ll have the expertise to complete a martini set, lidded container, or teapot. The art of silversmithing has never been easier or more enjoyable.

Silversmithing
Silversmithing

Author: Rupert Finegold

Publisher: Krause Publications Craft

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13:

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A guide to the basic tools, materials, and techniques of the silversmith includes discussions of the procedures for creating bowls, trays, flatware, and other items.

The Guide to Gemstone Settings
The Guide to Gemstone Settings

Author: Anastasia Young

Publisher: Herbert Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781408154991

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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.

Indian Silversmithing
Indian Silversmithing

Author: W. Ben Hunt

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2023-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781648372575

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W. Ben Hunt's Indian Silversmithing offers a rich history of this southwestern Native American craft and provides an invaluable reference manual for crafters and hobbyists who want to learn and practice the art themselves.

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.

Jewellery and Silversmithing Techniques
Jewellery and Silversmithing Techniques

Author: Carles Codina

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780713663426

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In this companion volume to a previous publication, Handbook ofJewellery techniques", Carles Codina takes his readers further alongthe jewellery-making process. He discusses such topics as how to goabout designing a piece of jewellery; how to implement the design;photographing work; making mixed media pieces; and how to achievespecial techniques such as different texture surfaces and filigree.Codina also discusses the use of precious metals and gems, givingcareful guidance so that the reader doesn't make costly mistakes withexpensive materials."

Silversmithing
Silversmithing

Author: Brian Hill

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 1847976166

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As well as promoting the traditional origins of handmaking craft skills, this lavish book explains the latest techniques and opportunities that exist for today's designer silversmith. It emphasizes the importance of acquiring fundamental skills as a basis for creating stunning and innovative designs, and illustrates this with fabulous case studies from leading silversmiths. Written by two experienced designer craftsmen, this book takes a fresh and exciting approach by converting craft theory into visual language that informs, educates and inspires you to try a new technique, extend your skills and develop your own personal direction.Topics covered include: a comprehensive account of manufacturing techniques; the cultural and historical context of the making and crafting of silverware; profiles of designers in handmaking, production and technology, and practical hands-on advice throughout, with world-class examples of surface decoration and specialist aspects of the craft. An in-depth and inspirational guide to 21st century silversmithing, aimed at all craftsmen - silversmiths, metalworkers, designers and jewellers. Lavishly illustrated with 594 colour illustrations.

How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line
How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line

Author: Emilie Shapiro

Publisher: Union Square + ORM

Published: 2018-04-13

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1454710853

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A successful jewelry designer offers a practical guide to starting your business, selling your creations, and building your brand. To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists—they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro’s detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including: where to sell your work how to do small-scale production how to carry out market research and publicity how to price and present your pieces for greatest effect, and much more Includes photos

Silversmithing
Silversmithing

Author: Rupert Finegold

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-01-28

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1440229228

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The best book on the market that covers text on smithing, including the general principles of metalwork, types and properties of metals, tools, and techniques. Numerous diagrams, photos and illustrations enhance this in-depth, how-to book on silversmithing.