The Craft Of Silversmithing

Author : Alex Austin
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 1579904491

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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 can be applied to crafting amazingly beautiful items. 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.

Author : Alex Austin
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : Rupert Finegold,William Seitz
Publisher : Krause Publications Craft
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : Brian Hill,Andrew Putland
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Silverwork
ISBN : 1847976158

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Silversmithing by Brian Hill,Andrew Putland 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 to 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.

Author : Rupert Finegold,William Seitz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Geoffrey Holden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Silverwork
ISBN : OCLC:314798869

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The craft of the silversmith by Geoffrey Holden Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Bone
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596684992

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Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers by Elizabeth Bone Pdf

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 : Brian Hill
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 48,6 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 : 40,6 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 : Keith Smith
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Silverwork
ISBN : 1861267983

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Silversmithing by Keith Smith Pdf

Aiming to provide information and advice on the various design and craft techniques of silversmithing, this text is illustrated with photographs and diagrams with a chapter on design provided by members of the Association of British Designer Silversmiths.

Author : Elizabeth Bone
Publisher : Search
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Jewellery making
ISBN : 1844487571

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Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers by Elizabeth Bone Pdf

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 : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : Emilie Shapiro
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 41,7 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 : George E. Gee
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547043584

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The Silversmith's Handbook by George E. Gee Pdf

George E. Gee in the book "The Silversmith's Handbook" shares the full instructions for the alloying and working of silver. He provides information on the modes of refining and melting silver, its solders, preparation of imitation alloys, different methods of manipulation, and ways to get the most out of silversmith.

Author : Stephen M Goldsmith
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 53,6 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.