Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry
Title | Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Lewis |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 2014-08-27 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1440311811 |
Take the next steps in painting with fire! This follow-up to the award-winning Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry combines the beauty (and ease!) of torch-firing enamel with creative jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Following a thorough review of the basics of torch-firing and all-new information on building and layering color, you'll make: • stunning necklaces, like the Bandaged Heart, featuring a copper and mesh heart, soldered and adorned with liquid enamel • fun and funky earrings, like the harlequin decaled I'm Distressed earrings • and cool bracelets, like the Up-Cycled Daisy, which features transparent brass enameling, recycled components, and much, much more! Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry includes: • 50+ techniques for enameling, metalsmithing, beading and wireworking • 17 step-by-step projects, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets • 15+ new color "recipes," plus advice for layering enamels, and a contributor gallery highlighting the possibilities for working with specific color concepts Let Mastering Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry ignite your passion for jewelry!
Cloisonné Enameling and Jewelry Making
Title | Cloisonné Enameling and Jewelry Making PDF eBook |
Author | Felicia Liban |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 260 |
Release | 2012-07-06 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0486136000 |
"The complete book on cloisonné enameling . . . encyclopedic in scope." — Jewelers' Circular-Keystone. This critically acclaimed book discusses tools, materials, and processes for creating lovely pendants, rings, pins, buckles, and more. 164 illustrations.
Discover Torch Enameling: Get Started with 25 Sure-Fire Jewelry Projects
Title | Discover Torch Enameling: Get Started with 25 Sure-Fire Jewelry Projects PDF eBook |
Author | Steven James |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Total Pages | 113 |
Release | 2016-05-16 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1627003258 |
After teaching this technique successfully for years, Steven is introducing all-new projects in this book. In a series of 25 small projects (pendants and beads), Steven will explore creating structural metal work (such as hinges) and applying enamel effects such as faux raku. Simple techniques include sawing/cutting/punching; dapping; riveting; lashing; soldering; and enameling. All these techniques are simplified and the only torch needed is a hand-held one that can be used in a home studio.
Mixed Metal Mania
Title | Mixed Metal Mania PDF eBook |
Author | Kim St. Jean |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Total Pages | 113 |
Release | 2012-08-29 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1627000143 |
Organic, expressive, and exciting, the projects in this book reflect a truly original artist’s vision. Mixed Metal Mania makes metal jewelry accessible to a brand-new audience. This book starts by teaching the basic techniques and giving helpful tips, and then moves on to simple projects before building into more challenging work requiring new skills learned. Kim St. Jean also includes the stories of inspiration behind each project, adding to the unique appeal of this book. For jewelry designers who crave something distinctive, Mixed Metal Mania is a dream come true.
Build Your Own Wire Pendants
Title | Build Your Own Wire Pendants PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin |
Publisher | Kalmbach Books |
Total Pages | 98 |
Release | 2012-11-06 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0871164566 |
Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead, cabochon, or bead stash in Build Your Own Wire Pendants. Whether using inexpensive craft wire, copper, or sterling silver, aspiring wireworkers will have fun with 20 playful projects that encourage them to pick and choose their favorite techniques. Make a basic frame: hearts, stars, circles, pyramids, and more! Then pick embellishments to add interest and dimension: loops, spirals, bails, sewing with wire — the list goes on! This book is a delightful introduction to making wire pendants.
Contemporary Enameling
Title | Contemporary Enameling PDF eBook |
Author | Lilyan Bachrach |
Publisher | Schiffer Craft |
Total Pages | 200 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN |
The techniques explained are for vitreous, or hard, enamels on metal. More than 30 experienced enamelists share their specialized knowledge for using cloisonne, plique--jour, champlev, and basse-taille techniques on silver, gold, foils, and metal clay to make jewelry, vessels, portraits, and more. Recent works from an additional 55 artists are displayed.
The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry
Title | The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | John Sartin |
Publisher | Creative Publishing International |
Total Pages | 227 |
Release | 2013-04 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1589237366 |
"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.