
Aimed at crafters who have never picked up a pair of pliers, this handbook covers all the basics needed to get started creating great jewelry, from setting up a workspace and transferring designs to honing basic filing, sawing, and soldering skills. Diagrams give clarity for tricky stages, providing examples of what can go wrong and detailing how to repair common problems. A comprehensive tools an...
Series: Step By Step
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press (April 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680601
ASIN: B0057DAWGM
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
Amazon Rank: 7244020
Format: PDF ePub Text TXT fb2 ebook
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This is a good book for someone looking to dabble in metal jewelry-making; that is, to attempt a project or two to try your hand at it to see if it's something you want to pursue as a career or as a hobby.One deficiency is a lack of serious discussio...
section reveals how to choose metals and stones, select and store useful materials, and start a beginner’s tool kit. With step-by-step photography of every technique—displaying how to plan, pierce, file, solder, pickle, and clean—this comprehensive resource makes creating jewelry accessible and affordable.