Jewelry Making: Tips and Tricks of the Trade
by Stephen O'Keeffe
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Author: Stephen O'KeeffeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-07-01
ISBN: 0873496507
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Krause Publications
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Book Review: Best jewelry book for a beginner....
Summary: 5 Stars
I've now read every introductory jewelry making book I can find as well as most of the ones for experts. This book is by far and away the best. The projects are explained well and most of them are quite easy to complete & very pretty.
The author also shows you how to make a couple of really useful tools (from standard hardware) -- the best being the wire bending jig (there are commercial versions of this jig -- two brand names I've found and "Wig Jig" and "Thing-a-ma Jig") He then proceeds to use these hand-made tools in various projects. My favorite of these projects is the "bending jig ring" -- great stuff -- can't wait to make one for my wife.
The *only* nit that I have is all the wire and sheet measurements are in mm. This is understandable since the book was written and originally published in England. However, if they're gonna take the time to republish it in the US, they should have at least given a cross-reference table (mm-ga).
Anyway, HIGHLY recommended for the beginning jewelry student. If you can't get it from Amazon (currently listed as out of print with 1 used one available), check the website of the publisher (Krause publications -- www.krause.com).
Summary of Jewelry Making: Tips and Tricks of the Trade
Making jewelry at a professional level has never been so simple with this new guide. Inexpensive materials and cleverly adapted traditional methods make success inevitable.A book for all skill levels, every technique is photographed step by step with thorough explanation of common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Includes more than 50 original and stunning projects such as an ocatgonal ring, domed ear studs, a forged choker, and a brass bangle. The valuable introduction presents basic skills of simple jewelry making, how to build a collection of tools, types of metal to use and the best design techniques.
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