Silversmithing

Author : Alex Austin
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Jewelry making
ISBN : 1600591310

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The Craft of Silversmithing by Alex Austin Pdf

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.

Author : Dorothy Erickson
Publisher : UWA Publishing
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 1921401435

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Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia by Dorothy Erickson Pdf

This definitive history of gold and silversmithing in Western Australia has been masterfully compiled by Dorothy Erickson, the first person to be awarded a PhD in Fine Arts from the University of Western Australia. Gold & Silversmithing tells the story of the Western Australia's many talented gold and silversmiths. It examines the stylistic, social, and economic milieu in which the works were created. Featuring over 500 full color photographs, Gold & Silversmithing is a beautiful coffee table book that merges fashion, history, and cultural identity.

Author : Rupert Finegold,William Seitz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440229220

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Silversmithing by Rupert Finegold,William Seitz Pdf

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.

Author : Brian Hill
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781847976161

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Silversmithing by Brian Hill Pdf

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.

Author : F J Whitelaw
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785006180

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Small-Scale Silversmithing by F J Whitelaw Pdf

Silversmithing is an exciting and developing craft, which combines traditional techniques with contemporary design and technology. This practical book introduces the craft with a guide to the workshop and its tools, then emphasises the importance of drawing and design before explaining key techniques and showing how they can be used in clearly illustrated projects. By keeping the individual pieces small, it explains a range of skills that can be developed and combined to make more adventurous items. It discusses transforming silver sheets or rods into three-dimensional shapes using sinking, raising and forging techniques. It teaches how to silver solder and attach handles to the rounded body of a bowl and create well-fitting seams. Nine projects illustrate the techniques in use and include making spoons, round boxes, hinged lids, drinker beakers and candlesticks.

Author : Rupert Finegold,William Seitz
Publisher : Krause Publications Craft
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015009254452

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Silversmithing by Rupert Finegold,William Seitz Pdf

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.

Author : John Adair
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781786256706

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The Navajo And Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair Pdf

Probably no native American handicrafts are more widely admired than Navajo weaving and Navajo and Pueblo silver work. This book contains the first full and authoritative account of the Indian silver jewelry fashioned in the Southwest by the Navajo and the Zuni, Hopi, and other Pueblo peoples. It is written by John Adair, a trained ethnologist who has become a recognized expert on this craft. “A volume conspicuously pleasing in its format and so strikingly handsome in its profuse illustrations as to rivet your attention once it chances to fall open. With the care of a meticulous and thorough scholar, the author has told the story of his several years’ investigation of jewelry making among the Southwestern Indians. So richly decorative are the plates he uses for his numerous illustrations showing the jewelry itself, the Indians working at it and the Indians wearing it—that the conscientious narrative is surrounded by an atmosphere of genuinely exciting visual experience.”—The Dallas Times Herald The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths provides a full history of the craft and the actual names and localities of the pioneer craftsmen who introduced the art of the silversmith to their people. Despite its present high stage of development, with its many subtle and often exquisite designs, the art of working silver is not an ancient one among the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. There are men still living today who remember the very first silversmiths.

Author : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648372570

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Indian Silversmithing by W. Ben Hunt Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas K. Ford
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0910412219

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The Silversmith in Eighteenth Century Williamsburg by Thomas K. Ford Pdf

Colonial silversmiths were skilled at their craft, but many employed other talents! Read about these surprisingly versatile artisans, the silver objects they created, and the other interests they pursued.

Author : Emilie Shapiro
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781454710851

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How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line by Emilie Shapiro Pdf

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

Author : Anastasia Young
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN : 1408154994

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The Guide to Gemstone Settings by Anastasia Young Pdf

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.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1644 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435056453632

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1662 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015057968466

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Stephen M Goldsmith
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785005244

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Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by Stephen M Goldsmith Pdf

Polishing and finishing is a highly skilled specialist craft; a professional finish will transform a piece of jewellery or silver into a work of art. Written by a leading polisher, this practical book explains the traditional techniques and shares the secrets of this often-underrated craft. The book includes advice on setting up a workshop, tools and compounds; a guide to finishing methods (including satin finish and oxidising); step-by-step examples of polishing bangles, rings and cutlery, as well as finished photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work; tips on best practice for designers, and specific advice for polishing different surfaces and gems. It is an invaluable guide to the process of polishing and finishing - a highly skilled specialist craft- beautifully illustrated with 162 colour photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work.

Author : Nicole Ringgold
Publisher : Mastering the Art of Jewelry Making
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780760385692

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The New Silversmith by Nicole Ringgold Pdf

The New Silversmith presents author and jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold’s innovative, zero-waste techniques for hand fabricating nature-inspired jewelry pieces from sterling silver.