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Jewelry making is a captivating subject that allows even beginners to make objects of real beauty and lasting value. This guide blends more than 50 simple techniques with more sophisticated methods to enable readers to build on their skills at home or in a small workshop. Starting with pieces that focus on the basics, the projects progress into more complex, eye-catching designs. Detailed illustrations show how to master potentially challenging methods, including mitering and stone setting. Large color photos of finished pieces using an array of gorgeous metals and stones provide additional inspiration while showing the practical application of each technique. In-depth sections cover: * Tools, equipment, materials and chemicals * Weighing, measuring and cutting various metals and stones * Cutting, forming, soldering, casting and stone-setting * Decoration and assembly * Finishes and surface decoration * Fittings and findings
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Elizabeth Olver has a Masters degree in jewelry making and design and teaches at the college level. Her work is sold in many stores and galleries, including Harrod's and Saks Fifth Avenue. Olver is also the author of Jewelry Design: The Artisan's Reference.
Jewelry making is a captivating subject that allows even beginners to make objects of real beauty and lasting value. This guide blends more than 50 simple techniques with more sophisticated methods to enable readers to build on their skills at home or in a small workshop. Starting with pieces that focus on the basics, the projects progress into more complex, eye-catching designs. Detailed illustrations show how to master potentially challenging methods, including mitering and stone setting. Large color photos of finished pieces using an array of gorgeous metals and stones provide additional inspiration while showing the practical application of each technique. In-depth sections cover: * Tools, equipment, materials and chemicals * Weighing, measuring and cutting various metals and stones * Cutting, forming, soldering, casting and stone-setting * Decoration and assembly * Finishes and surface decoration * Fittings and findings
About the Author
Elizabeth Olver has a Masters degree in jewelry making and design and teaches at the college level. Her work is sold in many stores and galleries, including Harrod's and Saks Fifth Avenue. Olver is also the author of Jewelry Design: The Artisan's Reference.
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pendant drill, diameter twist drill bit, diameter round wire, solder probe, fiber grips, bench peg, soldering probe, using hard solder, doming punches, parallel pliers, doming block, piercing saw, large bench vise, planishing hammer, soldering block, ring mandrel, use needle files, soldering torch, swage block, soldering equipment, basic hand tools, jump ring, small mallet, secondary hand, using dividers New!
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pendant drill, diameter twist drill bit, diameter round wire, solder probe, fiber grips, bench peg, soldering probe, using hard solder, doming punches, parallel pliers, doming block, piercing saw, large bench vise, planishing hammer, soldering block, ring mandrel, use needle files, soldering torch, swage block, soldering equipment, basic hand tools, jump ring, small mallet, secondary hand, using dividers New!
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