The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers

The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers

Author: Wing Mun Devenney

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781438002637

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Offers strategies and techniques for soldering to create jewelry, covering the fundamentals of the craft, essential tools and materials, and safety precautions, and includes fifteen projects with step-by-step instructions.


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.


Silver Soldering Simplified

Silver Soldering Simplified

Author: Scott David Plumlee

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0770433677

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Many crafters are interested in, but intimidated by soldering. Popular jewellery designer and instructor Scott David Plumlee shows readers how to use easy at-home soldering techniques to create more than 30 intricate-looking earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Scott David Plumlee, author of Handcrafting Chains and Bead Jewelry, teaches jewellery makers how to combine simplified soldering (using Argentium silver paste and a small hand-held butane torch) and wire-wrapping techniques to create a range of seemingly complex but doable chain and bead designs. The author's unique approach to combining beading, chain-making, wirework and soldering will appeal to a broad range of crafters.


The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

Author: Carles Codina

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1579903045

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An illustrated introduction to the art of making jewelry, providing a review of metallurgy, describing basic and advanced techniques, examining various surfaces, and including step-by-step instructions for several projects.


Jewelry Concepts & Technology

Jewelry Concepts & Technology

Author: Oppi Untracht

Publisher: Doubleday

Published: 2011-01-26

Total Pages: 2225

ISBN-13: 0307784118

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The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.


Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories

Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories

Author: Lisa Bluhm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781600590306

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Soldering has moved out of the garage shop and taken the crafting world by storm! It's an easy-to-learn technique for creating jewelry, decorative accents, and keepsakes, and this guide takes beginners step-by-step through all the basics: glass cutting, working with copper foil, and the actual soldering itself. A comprehensive techniques section helps novices learn the basics and trouble-shoot potential problems as they work.--From publisher description.


Soldering Made Simple

Soldering Made Simple

Author: Joe Silvera

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627000240

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This book is the complete guide to simple soldering. Soldering Made Simple takes all the mystery and fear out of soldering so that amateur jewelry makers — even those who have never held a torch — feel empowered and confident. Friendly and thorough instructional text and step-by-step photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the included projects. Joe Silvera presents soldering techniques that use a simple setup, a handheld butane torch that is safe and easy to operate, and a few other supplies.


Mixed Metal Mania

Mixed Metal Mania

Author: Kim St. Jean

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627000143

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Organic, expressive, and exciting, the projects in this book reflect a truly original artist’s vision. Mixed Metal Mania makes metal jewelry accessible to a brand-new audience. This book starts by teaching the basic techniques and giving helpful tips, and then moves on to simple projects before building into more challenging work requiring new skills learned. Kim St. Jean also includes the stories of inspiration behind each project, adding to the unique appeal of this book. For jewelry designers who crave something distinctive, Mixed Metal Mania is a dream come true.


Soldered Alchemy

Soldered Alchemy

Author: Laura Beth Love

Publisher: Fons & Porter Books

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781440243523

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Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic! For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.