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Jewelry Making Techniques Book (Quarto Book) (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Olver (Author) "My passion for making jewelry began in a metal workshop at school..." (more)
Key Phrases: pendant drill, diameter twist drill bit, diameter round wire (more...)
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Product Description
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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books; illustrated edition edition (November 15, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581802102
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581802108
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #277,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not ...very good., April 30, 2005
The first twenty pages are interesting because the author take the time to describe the tools and material needed for jewelry making.
But after the author try to describe the most jewelry techniques in a minimum of page: only one or two pages for each technique.
It is very insufficient.The photos are also to small.
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23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Jewelry Making Techniques Book, January 23, 2002
By Ching-Yen Huang (Taipei Taiwan) - See all my reviews
This is the book I looked for. It has large color photos and detailed step-by-step instructions. It is not only for beginners but also covers challenging techniques. Although the book concentrates on making techniques, it gives very nice examples to apply the techniques.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not for a beginner, March 26, 2006
By PTSideshow "GRP" (Macomb County Michigan) - See all my reviews
This book is not for someone that has no background in jewelry/metalsmithing. Not for a beginner, or newbe. It is in the Quarto style form the publisher. It does cover what is promised. with short descriptive statements. Good photo's for somebody that has read a couple of beginner books. And has some knowledge of the techniques involved, they will not find the short descriptions to be a problem. I own it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars very good instrustions
I have not been making silver jewelry very long but knew I needed more complete instructions and I have found them in this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wanda Phillips

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, but doesn't stand by itself
Olver has put together a gorgeous book. Every page contains legible photos, often six or more per page, showing the tools, techniques, and outcomes of a master jeweler, but with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by wiredweird

5.0 out of 5 stars So good I ...
... gave away my other 'general' technique books. Examples are well organized and concise. Methods are well explained with good photo references. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Klemz

5.0 out of 5 stars techniques galore
I did not know her books but it is a pleasure going through it what quality
Published 13 months ago by J. Kell

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE FOR JEWEL Y MAKING LIBRARY
This book is so inspirational--lots of ideas and pictures that will move you. It shows so many techniques and designs that you are only limited by your imagination. Read more
Published on November 8, 2006 by R. Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry in jewelry
I loved this book! It covers so many different kinds of jewelry making. There's enough detail to teach you with plenty of ideas to stretch your imagination. Read more
Published on February 9, 2003 by nadine270

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