Professional jewelry making
Subtitle: a contemporary guide to traditional jewelry techniques
By: Alan Revere ; photography, Barry Blau and Christine Dhein ; illustrations, George McLean and emiko oye
Edition: [Rev.].
Publisher: Brynmorgen Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Brunswick, Me
Language: eng
Number of pages: 337
ISBN-13: 9781929565429
Subjects: Goldwork; Jewelry making
Description: Examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions. The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are clearly described and demonstrated with many detailed color photos.
Notes: Originally published as Professional goldsmithing. 1991.

Errata slip inserted.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1: Getting started; title: Precious metals; title: General procedures; title: Tools; title: Alloying & ingots; title: 2: Basic projects; title: Forged bangle; title: Crochet chain; title: Hoop earrings; title: Curb & cable chain; title: Twist ring; title: Toggle bracelet; title: Pierced earrings; title: Carved band; title: Box ring; title: Foxtail ring; title: Foxtail chain; title: Gallery ring; title: Forged ring; title: Sister hook; title: Donut ring; title: Basket pendant; title: Necklace clasp; title: Hollow ring; title: Ball clasp; title: 3: Advanced projects; title: Locket; title: Mesh chain; title: Box clasp; title: Hollow neckpiece; title: Cylinder clasp; title: Pierced Bezel ring; title: Hinged bracelet; title: Solitaire ring; title: Square lingage; title: Rope chain; title: Bracelet sections; title: Rube ring; title: Hollow bracelet; title: Gallery pendant; title: Wire brooch; title: Coronet ring; title: Cluster ring.