The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.

The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.

Experienced artists and novices alike will relish the beautiful jewelry creations brought to life through this detailed, illustrated piece. From acrylics to etching, enlaying, enameling, polishing, repoussé, and more, each project is clearly described and photographed. The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques is an all-encompassing guide for making beautiful jewelry at home. In a step-by-step approach, readers learn a plethora of techniques for creating intricate pieces of wearable art. The author provides simple instructions for all sorts of jewelry, and she shows readers an array of finished projects.

Provides an overview of the basic equipment and techniques needed to work with traditional materials as well as plastic and acrylic.

An illustrated reference guide to furniture making, including material characteristics and properties, necessary equipment, techniques, and tips on component construction, veneering, marquetry and inlaying.

A guide to making jewelry at home, including orientation to tools, materials and techniques.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries on the history of jewelrymaking from the time of ancient Egypt up to the present, on such topics as raw materials, styles, techniques, and famous historical pieces.