The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques

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The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques

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 "beginner's 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.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Interweave
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2010-04-01
UnitCount 1
Format Download: Adobe Reader
EANs 9781596681699

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Interweave
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2010-04-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Download: Adobe Reader
EANs	9781596681699

The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques

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