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This greatly expanded version of Tim's Metalsmithing for Students is an essential reference book for anyone working with metals be they a jeweller or a metalsmith. It covers subjects ranging from metals, tools and surface textures (such a enamelling, patinas, etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and stonesetting, and mechanisms such as findings and hinges. The book is filled with step-by-step sequences, line diagrams and drawings, safety notes and handy tips. All in all, this is a comprehe...

Add Vibrant Color to Your Jewelry! Enameling is the one of the best ways to add color to your jewelry--and anyone can do it! In Jeweler's Enameling Workshop, master jeweler Pauline Warg shares her easy-to-follow approach to enameling. You'll first learn the basics of kiln firing and torch firing, including equipment, tools, safety, and how to troubleshoot problems. Then, twenty projects for beautiful necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings walk you through various dry and wet enamel...

"Crafters and jewelry makers will love this guide to the popular art of leather braiding! The projects listed in this book come with clear instructions and the potential to create lots of contemporary finished pieces. Just pick up some leather cord from any craft store, and you're off! Using classic three-string and four-string braid designs, decorative knots, and store-bought findings to finish the pieces, you will create: -Rings -Wrist wear (with metal hardware and without) -Neck wear (with me...

This book highlights pieces of jewellery from ancient and modern cultures in every part of the globe. Of special interest are the objects that appear in paintings and other works of art: jewel-studded gowns, glittering Renaissance brooches and an Egyptian beaded collar are among the featured works from the "Metropolitan Museum"'s collection. Necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets fill this book and also included are objects of religious significance, military honours and other kinds of persona...

Theresa Meister's fine-scale wirework provides structure, and her beaded patterns bring on the color! Colorful seed beads, pearls, and crystals are used to create delicate jewelry components. Now link all these components together with wirework connections including wire loops, chain, and jump rings. The results are thirteen jewelry sets (each set includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings) plus variation ideas giving readers a lot of options for exploring techniques. All jewelry makers will fi...

The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular new photographs with stunning details. Accessible and up-to-date text, based on original research, includes the story of two of the largest and most famous diamonds in the world – the Kohi-nûr and the Cullinan. This is the perfect souvenir for vi...

This is a complete course in designing and making jewellery. Carefully structured tutorials guide you through every stage of the process, revealing how to translate inspired ideas into workable, wearable designs. Learn about tools, equipment and safe working practices; how to build an inspirations file; select suitable materials and transfer your designs; work with precious and semi-precious stones, a variety of metals and beads. Clear, step-by-step photographs demonstrate all the techniques tha...

This book offers an essential reference for anyone interested in contemporary European jewellery design. Through guided conversations with the major designers of today, Roberta Bernabei reveals the creative, conceptual and technical working practices that underpin the aesthetic of each practitioner's work. In addition, the dialogues shed new light on these jewellers' inspiration and their ideas about functionality and the human body. Each interview is supported by photographs, a detailed biblio...

This is a stunningly comprehensive jewellery reference book. It features 100 beautiful jewellery projects, filled with clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions, patterns and techniques. Materials used for these projects can be as cheap or expensive as the reader wishes, with results that are much cheaper than shop bought jewellery. "Simply Stunning Jewelry" is a must-have for any jewellery-maker's growing library. It includes 100 bracelet, necklace and earring projects from the lauded Nanc...

Beading Works of Art is a series of beadwork project books, inspired by the colors, textures, and formsof historical art and craft traditions. The authors present full instructions for 12 one-of-a-kind beadwork projects inspired by their favorite masterpiecesby some of the worlds finest artists. In this volume, working with a canvas of beads, thread, and a variety of techniquesfrom stringing to weavingreaders learn to recreate the jewelry and home decor objects of the Art Nouveau period, an art...

This title offers an inside look at what inspires jewellery-making expert and bestselling how-to author. For jewelry crafters who want great projects and step-by-step instruction for a variety of popular mediums, it includes 25 stunning new projects. In "Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations", jewellery designer, instructor and author Sherri Haab invites jewellery crafters into her home studio to learn all about what inspires her to create her fresh, charming designs, while also providing her signatu...

Design & Make: Mounting and Setting Stones is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting. Suitable for both the student and the practising jeweller wanting to learn new skills, this book explains how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts. Easy-to-follow, illustrated explanations describe each setting style, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles, with step-by-step instructions on how to fix the stone in place. With...

Want to have fun creating unique pieces that accentuate your independent style? With a broad range of stylish projects Fun & Funky Jewellery is your go-to guide for bringing even more originality to your wardrobe. Haute couture meets street culture in Fun & Funky Jewellery, where you’ ll find 25 jewellery projects to recreate the boutique look on your own. With basic skills that are easy to pick up and directions that echo the camaraderie of a craft group, you’ ll get st...

Learn over 30 essential jewelry making techniques from the experts and get over 5 hours of valuable information, demonstrations, tips, tricks, and detailed instructions. Included in this 4 disk DVD set are 15 beading lessons, 27+ unique projects, dozens of designer tips and tricks, plus more: Get detailed demonstrations from experts such as Leslie Rogalski, editor of Step by Step Beads magazine. Close-up shots let you see the process in action showing you all the fine points. Author, teacher an...