This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan.
 
"Bone’s work is epitomised by caring craftsmanship and subdued eleganceScale, unforced geometry, classic techniques and sensitive surfaces project a cool modesty… the metal itself, gently encouraged to speak of its own soft beauty, becomes a receptacle for the wearer, and so awaits the warmth of ownership..."
DAVID WATKINS, DESIGN SOURCEBOOK: JEWELLERY

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive examination of all the techniques, surface treatments, and innovations used by silver jewellery makersUnlike more general silversmithing books that also include silver ornaments, this book places a strong emphasis on the information that is relevant to jewellery makers, giving them all they need to know about working with this unique and versatile material. It takes the reader through the basic skills as well as specialist techniques and treatments for silver jewellery making.
 
Traditional techniques such as filigree are examined alongside contemporary designs that marry metals and mix materials to create unique textures and surfacesThis authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan.
 
Packed with instructional information and inspiration this book is aimed at the range of home-crafters and the Etsy.com market as well as professional jewellery makers who are looking for a more detailed insight into working with silverSilver is easy to work with, affordable, and results in elegant, stylish jewellery that is above the level of the more crafty beads-and-colored-stones style of jewellery making.
 
Being versatile and malleable means this is a material that jewellery makers can experiment with and also use with a combination of other materials to create unique, stylish, and highly sophisticated looking jewelleryWith its comprehensive range of techniques and inspiration Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a must-have for all levels of jewellery makers and designers and guarantees a strong position on the backlist.


Format Häftad Omfång 192 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Search Press Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2022-09-30 ISBN 9781800920842