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Author : Elizabeth Bone
Publisher : Search
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Jewellery making
ISBN : 1844487571
This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan.
Author : Jinks McGrath
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0764165844
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.
Author : Stephen M Goldsmith
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785005244
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 : Emilie Shapiro
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781454710851
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 : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN : 1408154994
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 : Alan Revere
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1991-06-06
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015019821100
"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.
Author : Connor Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798712543823
Are you a Jewelry Maker or absolute beginner looking for a Silversmithing book? Here is a Silversmithing guide for Jewelry makers to walk you through tools, materials selection, basic tips & techniques, first timer projects with step by step process. Silversmithing is a process whereby objects are created from fine silver or sterling. Many things can be made by a silversmith, such as ornaments, trophies, jewelry, and utensils. Silver metals are seen in wires or flat sheets. The wires are cut, shaped, soldered, and polished into Jewelry through Silversmithing techniques. This book covers steps by step scope involved in jewelry Silversmithing, which could be used as the overall technique. It also contains bonus chapter with amazing jewelry projects to get you started. Tips on how to price and sell your design and a lot more! Download/Order Your Copy Now!
Author : Elizabeth Bone
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596684992
Your expert techniques with a silver lining! A comprehensive guide, Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers details techniques, surface treatments, and innovations specifically designed for all jewelry makers working in silver, and especially focuses on the needs and interests relevant to metal-jewelry artisans. Explore basic skills as well as specialist techniques, including filigree, chasing, annealing, engraving, etching, casting, and much more. Plus, profiles of contemporary practitioners are included in every section, along with galleries illustrating a range of beautifully crafted finished works. The handy resource section also features a how-to for selling jewelry in the contemporary accessories market. Experienced jewelry makers interested in either exploring silver for the first time or taking their silver jewelry to the next level will love this harmonious marriage between expert silversmithing advice and a jewelry artisan sensibility.
Author : Monica Weber-Butler
Publisher : White Owl
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526780577
“[A] precise and comprehensive debut, a guide to using silver metal clay . . . those serious about silver need look no further.” —Publishers Weekly This book will show you how to create silver jewellery using everyday tools, easy to obtain materials and following simple step-by-step instructions. You will explore the amazing possibilities that the combination of silver metal clay and traditional silversmithing techniques has to offer, and will learn basic aspects of design in order to develop your own unique style. You will be able to create silver pieces which capture and celebrate nature by the inclusion of botanical details, or create graceful pieces with echoes from history; you can create contemporary pieces or add a touch of whimsy to your designs. Whether you favour traditional or modern designs, when you make your own silver jewellery, the possibilities are endless. The book is full of easy to follow projects, with photographs, detailed instructions and inspiring examples. Working with silver has never been so easy! “Essential reading for anyone who wants to get involved in crafting silver jewellery.” —Books Monthly
Author : F J Whitelaw
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785006180
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 : Louise Mary Muttitt
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781847976840
Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced, and nothing beats the satisfaction of creating and making your own designs. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, it explains over forty processes including the more advanced techniques such as fold forming and keum-boo and encourages the reader to experiment with their own designs. Contents include: Step-by-step explanations with bench tips from the author's own experience; advice on the jewellery process, including how to gather inspiration for designs and considerations for making wearable jewellery; a chapter dedicated to the surface finishing and polishing of silver to give your designs a professional finish. This is an accessible introduction to making silver jewellery with progression to more advanced techniques. Beautifully illustrated with 324 colour photographs.
Author : Tim Mccreight
Publisher : Hand Books Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1997-09-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1880140292
In logical progression, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight's beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry. This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of metalworking is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight's popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an instant classic in its own right.
Author : Melissa Hunt
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781250015327
Features traditional techniques alongside modern innovations and ready-made settings.
Author : Rupert Finegold,William Seitz
Publisher : Krause Publications Craft
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015009254452
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 : Norman Cherry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781408124970
Through a series of interviews with internationally acclaimed jewellery designers, Jewellery Design and Development examines in detail how jewellers progress their initial ideas and develop them, from concept to finished piece.