Metalsmithing can be a daunting task, especially to the beginner. This beautifully photographed, comprehensive guide provides crafters of all levels with a gentle, user-friendly approach to substantial metal jewellery-making skills. After reviewing the fundamentals of jewellery design, raw materials and safety in the studio, readers are introduced to tools for cutting, drilling, forming, soldering, polishing and more. Next, they will learn a variety of techniques including piercing, stamping, forging, annealing, oxidizing, casting and even setting stones, enabling them to create 25 stunning and professional-looking projects.
- ISBN10 1600594735
- ISBN13 9781600594731
- Publish Date 1 August 2009
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 17 August 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lark Books,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English