In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewelry from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and more than 70 carefully executed illustrations and diagrams enable the reader to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting decorative accessories. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, and procedures such as wire inlay and casting. Although written for beginners, ... Read More
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In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewelry from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and more than 70 carefully executed illustrations and diagrams enable the reader to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting decorative accessories. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, and procedures such as wire inlay and casting. Although written for beginners, ... Read More
Description
In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewelry from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and more than 70 carefully executed illustrations and diagrams enable the reader to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting decorative accessories. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, and procedures such as wire inlay and casting. Although written for beginners, the book is not limited to a discussion of the basics of jewelry making. Designed to serve as a hand reference, the text will complement other works on the history of metalwork , contemporary jewelry making, and design. A practical how-to book for hobbyists as well as professionals, this thorough and clearly written guide belongs in every metal workshop and craft center.
Unabridged republication of Metalworking for Jewelry: Tools, Materials, Techniques, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1979.
Details
Price: $16.95
Pages: 176
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Crafts: Jewelry Making & Metal Work
Publication Date: 28th February 2005
Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
Illustration Note: 4 color, 68 line and diagrams, 81 hts
ISBN: 9780486440439
Format: Paperback
BISACs: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Jewelry
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Metals The Noble Metals Copper and its Alloys White Metals 2. The Tools Measuring and Marking Cutting and Bending Soldering Hammering Filing and Polishing Casting Shop Equipment Handtool Checklist 3. The Basic Techniques Bending Sawing Drilling Fusing Soldering Pickling Fire Scale 4. Finishing Techniques Filing Sanding Buffing Tumbling Coloring 5. Surface Techniques Texturing Stamping Engraving Heat Texturing Etching Inlay 6. Moving the Metal Annealing Milling Repoussé Shallow Forming Die Forming Silversmithing Forging 7. Nonmetallic Elements Gemstones Prongs Riveting Enamels 8. Casting Terminology The Pattern Spruing Metal Quantity Investing Burnout Casting Technique Alternate Methods Double Metals Multiples Primitive Methods 9. Findings Commercial Findings Chains Hinges 10. Considerations for the Professional Business Practices The Product Methods of Selling Image Craft Organizations Appendix 1: Weights Appendix 2: Drill Sizes Appendix 3: Buying Precious Metals Appendix 4: Gemstones Appendix 5: Hardness of Minerals Bibliography Suppliers Index
In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewelry from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and more than 70 carefully executed illustrations and diagrams enable the reader to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting decorative accessories. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, and procedures such as wire inlay and casting. Although written for beginners, the book is not limited to a discussion of the basics of jewelry making. Designed to serve as a hand reference, the text will complement other works on the history of metalwork , contemporary jewelry making, and design. A practical how-to book for hobbyists as well as professionals, this thorough and clearly written guide belongs in every metal workshop and craft center.
Unabridged republication of Metalworking for Jewelry: Tools, Materials, Techniques, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1979.
Price: $16.95
Pages: 176
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Crafts: Jewelry Making & Metal Work
Publication Date: 28th February 2005
Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
Illustrations Note: 4 color, 68 line and diagrams, 81 hts
ISBN: 9780486440439
Format: Paperback
BISACs: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Jewelry
Introduction 1. The Metals The Noble Metals Copper and its Alloys White Metals 2. The Tools Measuring and Marking Cutting and Bending Soldering Hammering Filing and Polishing Casting Shop Equipment Handtool Checklist 3. The Basic Techniques Bending Sawing Drilling Fusing Soldering Pickling Fire Scale 4. Finishing Techniques Filing Sanding Buffing Tumbling Coloring 5. Surface Techniques Texturing Stamping Engraving Heat Texturing Etching Inlay 6. Moving the Metal Annealing Milling Repoussé Shallow Forming Die Forming Silversmithing Forging 7. Nonmetallic Elements Gemstones Prongs Riveting Enamels 8. Casting Terminology The Pattern Spruing Metal Quantity Investing Burnout Casting Technique Alternate Methods Double Metals Multiples Primitive Methods 9. Findings Commercial Findings Chains Hinges 10. Considerations for the Professional Business Practices The Product Methods of Selling Image Craft Organizations Appendix 1: Weights Appendix 2: Drill Sizes Appendix 3: Buying Precious Metals Appendix 4: Gemstones Appendix 5: Hardness of Minerals Bibliography Suppliers Index
