art metalwork

Contains a series of progressive lessons on how to make jewelry, describing and illustrating the tools and techniques used to create different pieces, and includes discussion of the aesthetics of jewelry design.

Presents a guide, with illustrative photographs and drawings, to handcrafted metal jewelry such as wire chokers, bangle bracelets, mixed metal earrings, moving parts necklaces, and other items using wrapping, folding, riveting, and stitching techniques.

Comprehensive reference to jewelry-making techniques, from simple techniques for bending or knitting wire to elaborate creations of gold and diamonds, with step-by-step instructions, highlights of the equipment and materials needed, placement and design ideas, and choices of finishing.