The Complete Jewelry Making Course
The Complete Jewelry Making Course by Jinks McGrath, published by Barron’s in 2007, is a comprehensive guide designed for those interested in the craft of jewelry making. This 144-page book provides a structured approach to the jewelry-making process, covering everything from original design concepts to the creation of professionally finished pieces. It details the necessary tools and equipment, their uses, and safe working practices, making it suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Readers will find a series of carefully structured tutorials that guide them through various techniques, including working with precious and semiprecious stones, metals, and other materials. The book features clear, full-color photographs that illustrate methods such as heating, hammering, and polishing. Additionally, it offers insights on presenting and selling jewelry, making it a valuable resource for aspiring jewelry artisans and those pursuing fashion and jewelry courses.
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The comprehensive guide to the craft of jewelry making!
Craft your path to becoming a jewelry artisan with The Complete Jewelry Making Course: Principles, Practice and Techniques: A Beginner’s Course for Aspiring Jewelry Makers. This must-have art book covers every step of the jewelry making process, from creating original design concepts to making professionally finished pieces of jewelry. Author Jinks McGrath lists all required tools and equipment, explains their uses, advises on safe working practices, and then guides her readers through every stage of the jewelry making process in a series of carefully structured tutorials. Beginners and enthusiasts will learn–
- How to turn an original idea into a workable design and, ultimately, a beautiful piece of jewelry
- How to work with precious and semiprecious stones, metals, glass, plastic, resin, and wood
- How to present and sell jewelry to dealers and wholesalers
Clear, full-color, step-by-step photos demonstrate the methods of fashioning metals by heating, hammering, casting, soldering, riveting, polishing, finishing, and adding surface decoration. At-a-glance panels explain how to apply the techniques and choose the correct materials, from crystals to sterling silver. While this thorough, easy-to-understand jewelry guide is a perfect gift for adults who love crafts, it’s also the perfect how-to-guide for transforming hobbyists into true professionals. This complete guide is also ideal for fashion and jewelry courses.
Learn the art of jewelry making with just one, must-have book!
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