Copper enamelling - essentially, the melting of glass enamel grains onto a copper surface - is an exciting and fascinating technique. Enamelling on Copper highlights the unique interactions between copper and enamels, and gives a detailed account of working with this wonderful combination. The basic technique - simply sifting ground enamels onto a copper surface and firing the two in a kiln for one minute - is a thrilling experience, but delving deeper into the techniques pays even greater rew...
A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. There are 50 projects featured in the book, ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects, and even a chapter on creating things from cork. The 8 main themes are: Quick Things – including a doorstop, a bookmark and a gift-box book; Into The Woods – including a willow whistle, walking stick, fish hook and slingshot; Around The House – including chopsticks, coat and crochet hooks; Cork Creations – including a...
Pewter was in everyday use in most households, churches and places of commerce in Europe for hundreds of years before it fell out of favour in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as new materials and manufacturing methods became available. The pewter wares of Scotland have for a long time interested collectors, who have been attracted by their simple functionality of form, reflecting the protestant culture of the time. Despite this, very little research had been carried out, and Scottish pew...
Wire jewelry is one of the hottest trends in jewelry making. Wire Style, from the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine, is a collection of fifty contemporary, stylish, and absolutely wearable designs. Begin with a primer on basic tools and techniques for getting started, then launch right into chic, beautiful designs for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants handpicked from a collection of top jewelry designers. Each project features a comprehensive materials list and thorough ste...
Now you can take your metal-forming skills to the next level with expert step-by-step instructions. Join master metalsmith and toolmaker Bill Fretz in 8 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to create your own intricately formed metal jewelry. Master complex techniques and boost your skills as you learn the ins and outs of forming inside curves in pierced forms, soldered joints, twisted shapes, and much more. Order your copy of this dynamic DVD to: Create stunning three-dime...
Combine found objects, metal shapes and frames, and other unique elements in one-of-a-kind designer pendants using one of the strongest cold connections in metalworking: Rivets. Step by step, you'll learn how to create jewelry connections that are both artistic and long-lasting. This video shows you how to make wire rivets, screw rivets, and tube rivets and features complete instructions for making two distinctive pendants. As an added bonus, once you purchase MetalWork:Making Connections with...
Boost your skills with a comprehensive lesson in one of the fundamental jewelry techniques, bezel setting. Join artist and experienced metalsmith Lexi Erickson in 11 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to take your stone setting to the next level. Expand your jewelry-making repertoire with how-tos for setting round stones, rounded squares, stones with sharp corners, stones with oblique angles, high-domed stones, thin stones, stones with natural edges, and more-plus learn ho...
Create beautiful, wearable works of art! With step-by-step instructions and photographs for thirty one-of-a-kind pieces, DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry shows you how easily you can make your own beautiful and creative stamped-metal accessories. All you need are some easy-to-find basic tools, various metals, and a few simple techniques. Adrianne Surian, creator of HappyHourProjects.com, presents illustrated instructions for easy, stunning designs, from customizable friendship bracelets to layered...
How to Master Welding - Refine Technique, Operate Equipment Safely, and Complete DIY Projects
by The Fix-It Guy
There is no doubt that the construction of period time pieces is very popular with woodworkers, and yet there is little on the market for the budding reproduction wooden clock case maker. This book attempts to fill this gap by including instructions on how to make 18 clockcases, all of which are reproduction pieces (dating from 1660 to 1900) taken from museums and private collections. The clocks featured include bracket clocks, balloon clocks, Vienna Regulators, dial clocks, wall clocks, cuckoo...
Grinding And Lapping Tools, Processes And Fixtures - A Practical Treatise And Toolmakes Reference Work Upon Precision Grinding And Grinding Processes, The Preparation And Use Of Abrasives, Lapping Processes And Methods, The Construction And Use Of Laps
by Joseph Vincent Woodworth
Circle It, Blacksmith Facts, Word Search, Puzzle Book
by Madison Schumacher and Mark Schumacher
The versatile and affordable mini-lathe has become the best-selling piece of machinery and is often purchased as a first step for beginners. Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists explains the different parts of the mini-lathe and shows how they can be used to complete different projects. Author David Fenner covers all the basics, from safety and materials, setting up, and tuning the machine to using accessories and performing a full range of essential tasks. It includes detailed instructions for making...