The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques

About this book

This comprehensive and ambitious workshop reference for jewelers brings together a vast range of skills techniques and technical data into one volume. Offering detailed explanations and step-by-step photography to demonstrate procedures this handbook includes a complete reference section featuring tool shapes an index of gems a glossary standard sizes and measurements conversion tables and an extensive list of resources. Additionally the manual offers a directory of tools and materials--including a key to identifying tools for a "beginners kit"--a historical introduction to jewelry and suggestions for photographing and promoting completed pieces. Remarkable cutting-edge pieces by jewelry makers and designers from around the world are used to illustrate the various processes involved in creating exceptional jewelry. Covering everything from traditional metalsmithing skills and using alternative materials such as plastics and resin to discussing issues involved with outsourcing work to specialist external suppliers this is an indispensable and essential resource for both students and professionals.