Stonesetting for contemporary jewelry makers
Subtitle: techniques, inspiration, and professional advice for stunning results
By: Melissa Hunt
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781250015327
Subjects: Jewelry making
Description: 192 p. : 29 cm
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185) and index.
Table of contents: title: Equipment; title: Choosing stones; title: Basic fabrication & finishing techniques; title: Prong & snap setting; title: Precious metal clay; title: Bezel, rub-over, or cabochon setting; title: Tube & collet setting; title: Gypsy, flush, or burnish setting; title: Tension setting; title: Channel setting; title: Claw setting; title: Pave setting; title: Wrapping beads & stringing pearls; title: Setting irregularly-shaped stones & unusual materials; title: Care & repairs.