Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More

by Jan Loney, Mickey Baskett (Produced by)

Overview

Metalsmithing can be daunting, but this beautifully photographed and comprehensive guide provides crafters with a gentle, user-friendly approach to metal jewelry-making skills. After reviewing the fundamentals of design, raw materials, and safety in the studio, readers encounter a wide range of tools and techniques—from piercing and stamping to forging and setting stones—enabling them to create 25 stunning, professional-looking projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454709145
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	04/05/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	395,000
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

JAN LONEY is an artist/metalsmith who enjoys creating a variety of work from jewelry to sculpture. She maintains her studio, Metalier, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her creations have been exhibited at The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, The Society for Contemporary Craft, The Yaw Gallery, and The Warhol Museum, among others. Professional memberships include The Society for North American Goldsmiths, The National Ornamental Metals Museum, and the Craftsman’s Guild. Visit her Web site www.metalier.com for more information.

Editorial Reviews

"Books aimed at beginners have to strike a delicate balance of presenting enough information to be useful and instructive, but not so much that the reader is overwhelmed. Jan Loney strikes that balance through her approachable style, organized chapters, and attractive jewelry projects. She covers the basics when it comes to tools, supplies, techniques, and studio safety. Every project is broken down into manageable steps and includes plenty of generously sized how-to photos." -- Art Jewelry magazine

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