Creative Silver Chains
Title | Creative Silver Chains PDF eBook |
Author | Chantal L. Saunders |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9781600595448 |
An informative book with an extensively illustrated introduction that explains all the basics, from link formation to soldering and polishing. It features 20 exquisite projects such as the Geometric Chain and the Spine design as well as a gallery of beautiful contemporary chains to provide inspiration. Silver chains are the backbone of any jewellery collection and these distinctive designs have special handmade touches that machine-made jewellery just can't match.
Making Silver Chains
Title | Making Silver Chains PDF eBook |
Author | Glen F. Waszek |
Publisher | Lark Books (NC) |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9781579901837 |
Beginners can start with a simple trace design. Switch from round to square wire, adapt the chain to a pendant, or use small oval links for a sophisticated look. Transform trace chains into flat-lying curb chains by twisting each link. Or, try distinctively round loop-in-loop pieces. This range of chains really sparkles and shines. “Highly recommended.”—Library Journal.
Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains
Title | Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains PDF eBook |
Author | J.R. Smith |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 2013-04-18 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1468491326 |
ThiS is not only a book of instruction in chainmaking but it is also a work celebrating man's continuous creativity over thousands of years. At times something that man creates has far-reach ing effects; an example that quickly comes to mind is the wheel, which has enabled many devel opments, from pottery to computers. At this point it is important to note that these same wheels could not have been made without metal tools. From early Neolithic times on gold was a favorite choice in the making of jewelry. During the Neolithic period these "shining stones," probably alluvial, were prized. Actually gold was cold worked as if it were a stone. There is a surviving example of cold-worked gold from Catahuyuk (present day Turkey) estimated to have been made in 6500 B. C. There were only four metals on the earth's surface that were found in sufficient quantity to be used: gold, copper, silver, and meteoric iron. An understanding of the malleability of gold, and of the annealing effect of fire, changed jewelry making; new forms were found. Gold was no longer a piece of stone but a material that could be flattened and made very thin. Sheet and foil are the oldest forms of worked gold. The smiths' tools were stone, wood, and horn.
Chains Chains Chains
Title | Chains Chains Chains PDF eBook |
Author | Joanna Gollberg |
Publisher | Lark Books (NC) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Jewelry making |
ISBN | 9781600595981 |
While metal chains can be stunningly simple, they offer endless design options with tremendous variations in styles and forms. This book celebrates the chain as an eye-catching piece of jewelry in and of itself that takes the spotlight without any pendants, bangles, or charms.
Beading with Pearls-Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques
Title | Beading with Pearls-Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Lark Books |
Pages | 132 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1600590373 |
Great Wire Jewelry
Title | Great Wire Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Irene From Petersen |
Publisher | Lark Books |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781579900939 |
Step-by-step instructions for over 70 beautiful pieces.
Creative Wire Jewelry
Title | Creative Wire Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Kathy Peterson |
Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780823010448 |
Create stunning jewelry with this unique book. The creative process offers experienced wire enthusiasts tips and tricks for improving their designs.