Practical jewellery making techniques : problem solving /

O'Keeffe, Stephen.

Practical jewellery making techniques : problem solving / Practical jewellery-making techniques. Stephen O'Keeffe. - London : A. & C. Black, 2011. - 144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Tools for the jewellery maker - Basic techniques - The making of simple specialised tools - Punch and die - Alternative methods of soldering - Wire scroll work - The doming block - Applications of the screw - The removable spindle tool - Findings - Ring-sizing table - Wire-sizing table - Glossary - Index.

Presenting an overview of the core jewellery-making techniques, this book provides easier and often cheaper alternative solutions for achieving the same results as traditional techniques. Each chapter is packed with unique ideas such as reusing previously-worked metals and making your own silver solder from offcuts.

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