Clear, easy-to-follow descriptions of basic and advanced techniques, principles of good design, new developments.

People are drawn to making jewellery for several reasons: they may be eager to try out design ideas, they may enjoy constructing pieces or they may simply be keen to have a finished piece of their own making. Whatever the reason, the jeweller today is able to use a number of methods and work with a wide variety of interesting materials. THE JEWELLERY MAKING MANUAL will advise the beginner on their tools and materials, showing how to make simple, but very effective, pieces with limited resources. All the basic techniques, many of which are thousands of years old, are clearly explained and illustrated, in addition to more advanced special techniques. As the beginner grows in experience and confidence, more complex and exciting pieces can be made, though often the techniques themselves remain simple. As skills are mastered, personal approaches and combinations of techniques can be developed. Includes: * 300 illustrations, with more than 150 in full colour * Clear, easy-to-follow descriptions of basic and advanced techniques * Tips of the trade to help you achieve professional results * Step-by-Step demonstrations * Covers exciting new developments, using non-traditional materials * Outlines and illustrates the principles of good design

A guide to making jewellery which features a range of step-by-step projects which should help develop skills from the basic to the advanced level. Techniques for soldering and polishing are explained, and full details are provided on making catches and fastenings.

Clear, step-by-step directions for cleaning and repairing jewelry, and setting stones. Tools and equipment, ultrasonics, steaming, electroplating, more. 268 illustrations.

A guide to designing and making jewelry that provides step-by-step tutorials for turning creative designs into beautiful, wearable necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other pieces of jewelry.

An ideal introduction, this manual details the craft of making metal jewelry by pairing expert guidance with clear, explicit photographs. Beginning with the basic tools and skills necessary to master before complex projects can be executed successfully, every stage of the metal jewelry art is discussed?from practicing proper safety to learning how to cut, solder, buff, and stamp metals. Example projects?in styles from contemporary and funky to classic and elegant?include pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings, and chains.

Including an international directory of museum permanent collection catalogs.

This manual for making jewellery has die-cut pages that split the book into two separate halves, so that the reader can refer to the techniques section whilst working on one of the featured projects. It also includes a glossary of terms and a section on health and safety.

Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos.