An illustrated introduction to the art of making jewelry, providing a review of metallurgy, describing basic and advanced techniques, examining various surfaces, and including step-by-step instructions for several projects.

"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces basic wire-working tools and techniques, then illustrates how to make wire jewelry using such methods as coiling, wire weaving, chain mail, wrapping, and shaping. More than twenty projects--including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more--illustrate the different effects that can be achieved with wire. The emphasis here is on learning new techniques, including cold connections and soldering. An illustrated reference section guides readers through the types, shapes, and gauges of wire; the essential tools and their variations; and the basic techniques.

Learn to create your own amazing designs with the expert guidance of jewelry-maker Tammy Powley. These detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time! First Time Jewelry Making guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projects like the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you’ll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making. With First Time Jewelry Making, you’ll soon be creating your own jewelry designs with confidence.

A professional jewelry designer and teacher offers design ideas, instruction on the use of jigs, mandrels, and spiral makers, repetitive patterns for jewelry chains and sets, step-by-step guidance for 11 projects, including earrings, bangles, bracelets, necklaces, and much more.

Jewelry Making The Ultimate Guide For Beginners - Learn How To Start A Profitable Business And Make Beautiful Handmade Jewelry! This ebook combines informative books as The Ultimate Guide For Beginners to Learn How To Start A Profitable Business And Make Beautiful Handmade Jewelry. The ebook would guide you on how to make your own beautiful jewelry using silver wires and beads. Jewelry can help women develop their own sense of style. As a beginner, you will need all the right tools and supplies to create your jewelry. Making silver jewelry is a very technical process but it also involves a lot of creativity. The first chapter of this book covers the tools needed for making silver jewelry. Silver jewelry has always been the go-to option for most people because of their versatility. Now, you will know how to make your own so you can be sure that you will be wearing unique pieces. You would know about every tool that you would need in this craft in the first chapter. The second chapter covers the materials needed for making silver jewelry. You will also learn how to make connecting pieces such as clasps, pins, and links. You will also learn about the various techniques you will need in silver jewelry making. For example, one technique will teach you how to prepare dead-soft wire before molding them. You will also learn how to anneal silver. There would also be information about the different methods of melting silver, as well as how to solder or fuse silver pieces together. This book also discusses the proper way of casting silver through different methods. Aside from molding the silver, this book will also provide information on how to create gemstone settings. This will be beneficial when you decide to add some beads or rhinestones onto your jewelry later on. The last technique discussed is how to hammer silver. Hammering silver is the most basic technique you will need to learn in order to create beautiful silver jewelry. There would some silver jewelry projects from simple drop earrings to orchid evening necklaces that you can try yourself. Using beads in your jewelry could add a layer of sophistication to your pieces. The second part of this book focuses solely on making beaded jewelry. You would find a detailed list of the supplies and materials you will need to make jewelry. You will notice that some tools and materials found in the first part of this book are again reiterated on this part. You should invest in these tools because they will be used most often. Later Chapters of this book will give you an idea on how to master wiring techniques such as making eye pin and jump rings. These techniques can help you create more complex jewelry designs once you have mastered the basics. Finally, you can browse the last section to see different beaded jewelry projects - from earrings to bracelets and even beaded necklaces. This book is made for those who have no prior experience in making any type of jewelry. With the help of this book, you will be able to learn basic skills which you can use to create your masterpiece.

"In this beginner's guide, Courtney Legenhausen ... explores ... ways to make ... earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using minimal tools. Through step-by-step illustrated instructions, she teaches different techniques using ... projects as examples"--Back cover.