The premier reference for twentieth century designs in copper jewelry, this beautiful book has been praised by collectors, appraisers, and art dealers alike. Over 300 color photos show hundreds of examples of the jewelry. Original art work, advertising, identifying marks and anecdotes round out this exhaustive study.

Inexpensive and readily available, copper is soaring in popularity as a jewelry-making material! This book is a unique collection of copper jewelry techniques and projects from Art Jewelry magazine. With tips, techniques, and projects assembled in a way that makes them easily accessible to beginning crafters, the skills showcased here include wireworking, metalworking, adding colors and patinas, etching, combining copper with metal or polymer clay, and more. Perfect for jewelry makers of all stripes, Copper Jewelry Collection is a must-have for the crafting room bookshelf.

You can make affordable and stylish copper wire jewelry with a few simple tools, some wire and beads. Learn more than 300 different link styles and how to create your own with step-by-step instructions and outstanding instructional photos!

Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.

60 easy projects in silver, copper & brass.

At last, an easy way to add gorgeous color to your metalwork without the use of a kiln! Armed with colored pencils and a few simple techniques, you can have the beautiful look of enameled jewelry in much less time. Copper is an affordable option for metalwork, and with the techniques in this book, you can add endless colorful designs to your necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches. By following the illustrated instructions, you will be able to draw and color any design you like onto your jewelry with just a few easy-to-find tools. Give coloring a try on the 10 included projects, or branch out with your own ideas. Once you have mastered the basics, you will have opened a whole new realm of creative options for your jewelry designs.

This is a review of 190 years of literature on copper and its alloys. It integrates information on pigments, corrosion and minerals, and discusses environmental conditions, conservation methods, ancient and historical technologies.