Designing and Making Jewellery
Author | : Sarah Macrae |
Publisher | : Crowood Press (UK) |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015048079423 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This is an essential handbook for anyone interested in jewelry making and design, whether their aim is to be a professional studio jeweler or to enjoy jewelry making as a hobby. Abundantly illustrated with color photos, this handsome volume includes an introduction to the range of tools and materials available; a section on design to help readers develop their own ideas; and photos of the work of more than 30 leading jewelry makers, providing inspiration as well as examples of materials and techniques. The book also offers four step-by-step projects that show readers how to make a silver band ring, a set of hairpins in acrylic and feathers, a pair of knotted wire earrings, and an oxidized silver brooch.