Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers by Elizabeth Bone

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers by Elizabeth Bone

This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for todays artisan.

Autumn 12

Every few years a new jewellery manual is published, with varying degrees of accuracy, range and interestThis is a good one by a respected and experienced maker. The 'silversmithing' of the title is more the American 'metalsmithing' sense of manipulating silver, rather than raising bowls and forging spoons (although raising and forging are covered briefly). The book is aimed at an international market with sheet thickness given in gauge and millimetres, and an international ring size chart. Silver is very much the subject; apart from the section on married metals, no other materials are included, and there is nothing on colour beyond patination. This is not a lack, though – the book concentrates firmly on its promise of techniques for silver, and does this very well. The subject matter is comprehensive, with excellent coverage from forming and shaping to a host of surface techniques via chains, findings and casting. This is a good solid compendium for both beginners and jewellers looking to increase their range of techniques. Recommended as a modern staple.

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Apr/May 12

A comprehensive guide to working with silver, this is aimed at people who are serious about making jewellery. It takes the reader through the basic skills as well as specialist techniques and treatments, combining traditional methods alongside contemporary designs. Beautifully illustrated, the book also includes trouble-shooting tips, useful information on tools, equipment and best practice, plus profiles of contemporary practitioners.

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June 12

I think this is an excellent book. I am learning silversmithing at an intermediate standard and this book covers all of the skills I have learned at my classes but goes further with each than my tutors ever did, plus lots of extra very helpful tips, clearly written instructions, excellent colour illlustrations, and some excellent ideas for projects as well. It might not be for a really experienced silversmither but for my level, for beginners and for revision/reminding/extending I would highly recommended it. I just love it!-"Delaney", Amazon

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Elizabeth is a professional Jewellery artist, maker & educator. She has been designing & making jewellery for over 25 years, exhibiting & selling in the UK, Europe, America & Japan Elizabeth’s work has been featured in numerous jewellery publications & purchased by private collectors from all over the world Elizabeth is passionate about sharing her knowledge, She has a wide range of teaching experience covering a broad spectrum of levels & subject areas

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ISBN 13	9781844487578
ISBN 10	1844487571
Title	Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers
Author	Elizabeth Bone
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2011-12-05
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.