Metalsmithing can be a daunting task, especially to the beginner. This beautifully photographed, comprehensive guide provides crafters of all levels with a gentle, user-friendly approach to substantial metal jewellery-making skills. After reviewing the fundamentals of jewellery design, raw materials and safety in the studio, readers are introduced to tools for cutting, drilling, forming, soldering, polishing and more. Learn a variety of techniques including piercing, stamping, forging, annealing, oxidizing, casting and even setting stones - to create 25 stunning and professional-looking projects.

Beginner-friendly guide to metal jewellery-making; lncludes techniques for 25 stunning projects; With information on raw materials, tools and studio safety.

About the Author
Jan Loney is an artist/metalsmith who enjoys creating a variety of work from jewellery to sculpture. She lives in Pittsburgh, MA, where she has her studio.

Reviews
Praise for the hardcover edition
"Books aimed at beginners have to strike a delicate balance of presenting enough information to be useful and instructive, but not so much that the reader is overwhelmed. Jan Loney strikes that balance . . . She covers the basics when it comes to tools, supplies, techniques, and studio safety. Every project is broken down into manageable steps and includes plenty of generously sized how-to photos." -Art Jewelry magazine




Book Information
ISBN 9781454709145
Author Jan Loney
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Lark Books,U.S.
Publisher Lark Books,U.S.