jewelry making

Shows the reader how to fix common mistakes, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recycling gold and other precious metal scraps, as well as beading, setting a stone, understanding annealing, soldering silver chain, and how to experiment and innovate to create unique jewelry designs. The topics and methods covered enable any jewelry maker to achieve a striking and professional look to their earrings, necklaces, rings and more. Techniques are demonstrated in clear directions and step-by-step color photographs. "Try It" tips encourage innovation and "Fix It" solutions help with problems.

Captioned photographs of five hundred silver jewelry pieces showcase the artistry of Julie Blyfield, Fabrizio Tridenti, Adrean Bloomard, and others.

A technical guide to stone-setting that features extensive stone-setting processes and detailed information about stones and metals, with photos and illustrations. Also explains the suitability of specific stones and metals, how to make a design wearable and durable, and the pros and cons of pre-made versus handmade settings.

Instructions for creating jewelry using silver wire, sheet silver, beads, findings, and a few simple tools.

Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue?there's no doubt that color inspires us to create. Katie Hacker's Live Wire Jewelry colors your world with 30 dynamic designs, all featuring vibrant hues of colored wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry are sure to make you sparkle and shine. Inside you'll find: 30 brilliant, colorful jewelry designs--An in-depth course in wire-working, from types and gauges of wire to instructions on how to make jump rings, links, hooks, bundled wire beads and more Variations that demonstrate how to translate ideas from the projects into your own unique creations. Add a spark of creativity and color to your wardrobe with the high-voltage designs in Live Wire Jewelry!.

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating jewelry.

Yes, it's true! Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced crafter, it is possible to create a striking piece of jewelry in thirty minute sessions. Find 60 jewelry projects that can be completed in no time, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, rings, and more.

Provides an informative guide to beadmaking for children.