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The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

 

The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

"Most of the examples are contemporary . . . and all blessed with great color photographs - as is the grand finale, the step-by-step how-to's of seven different pieces, detailed with words and in pictures . . . introduction for buyers as well as for budding artisans." -- Booklist. "A beautifully illustrated guide to jewelry-making techniques . . . a very useful chapter on the properties of metals." Library Journal. 9 1/4 X 12. all in color

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 Table of Contents

 Introduction

Origins of Human Ornamentation

Contemporary Jewelry

Chapter 1: Metallurgy

  • The Properties of Metal
  • Alloys
  • Melting
  • Annealing and Pickling
  • The Care and Recovery of Metal

Chapter 2: Basic Techniques

  • Preparing Basic Shapes
  • Filing and Sanding
  • Piercing
  • Soldering
  • Other Types of Joins
  • Making Domes and Cylinders
  • Forging
  • Hinges and Hinge Structures
  • Closures
  • Jump Rings

Chapter 3: Surfaces

  • Acid Etching
  • Combining Metals
  • Granulation
  • Creating Textures
  • Metal Finishes
  • Patination

Chapter 4: Related Techniques

  • Chasing and Repousse
  • Urushi
  • Enameling
  • Stone Setting
  • Wax Model Carving and Lost Wax Casting

Chapter 5: Step by Step

  • Repousse Pendant
  • Brooch
  • Articulated Bracelet with Clasp
  • Gold Pendant with Chain
  • Multiple Loop-in-Loop Chain
  • Hollow-Construction Ring
  • Crocheted Chain

Chapter 6: Glossary

Chapter 7: Index

Chapter 8: Bibliography and Acknowledgments


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