A clear and practical introduction to making neckpieces for both the beginner and the practising jeweller looking for a new direction.
Step-by-step illustrated projects, contributed by a range of different international makers, demonstrate the different processes and approaches involved in making different kinds of necklaces and pendants. There will be an appendix of basic techniques covering the fundamentals: piercing, filing, annealing, soldering and pickling,
complete with detailed explanations and photographs. Each new chapter will begin with a list of the necessary techniques and methods contained therein, so readers who need to brush up their skills can flick to the appendix before beginning the project. The book also includes an entire chapter devoted to the design and construction of clasps.
A clear and practical introduction to making neckpieces for both the beginner and the practising jeweller looking for a new direction.
Step-by-step illustrated projects, contributed by a range of different international makers, demonstrate the different processes and approaches involved in making different kinds of necklaces and pendants. There will be an appendix of basic techniques covering the fundamentals: piercing, filing, annealing, soldering and pickling,
complete with detailed explanations and photographs. Each new chapter will begin with a list of the necessary techniques and methods contained therein, so readers who need to brush up their skills can flick to the appendix before beginning the project. The book also includes an entire chapter devoted to the design and construction of clasps.
Necklaces and Pendants
96
Necklaces and Pendants
96Paperback
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780713679335 |
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| Publisher: | A&C Black Publishers, Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Series: | Jewellery Handbooks Series , #3 |
| Pages: | 96 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d) |