Introduction 6
Tools and Materials 8
Setting up 28
Setting up your work area 28
Core Skills 32
Using a piercing saw 34
Filing 39
Soldering 41
Pickling 52
Finishing 54
The Projects 58
Moving Forwards 176
The four-step plan 178
Glossary 184
Appendices 186
Index 192
Machi de Waard is a designer-jeweller and jewellery tutor.
Jewellery has been her full-time pursuit since early 2007, and
Machi's work has been shown at galleries, fairs and exhibitions.
Machi combines her studio practice with teaching, having taught
jewellery making for over ten years in various locations throughout
the UK. Her interests in modern art, particularly in sculpture and
minimalism, influence her work. Machi lives in Reading, UK. For
more information visit www.machidewaard.co.uk.
Janet Richardson has been a jeweller and silversmith for over 40
years. Teaching is an important part of her work and she delights
in the achievements of her students. Janet has exhibited in the UK
and abroad through galleries, arts trails and craft fairs, and has
had work featured in Vogue and displayed in the Dallas Museum of
Art. Having started her business in London, Janet now resides in
Berkshire, UK. For more information visit
www.janetrichardson.co.uk.
UK jewelers Waard and Richardson team up to produce one of the most
comprehensive beginner’s guides to jewelry silversmithing
available. Every section, whether overviews of tools and materials
or one of the seven projects, is well illustrated with color
photographs, used in step-by-step sequence to explain the nuances
of soldering a ring or crafting jump rings. The same careful
in-depth education applies to each project, from a simple ring to a
fused pendant and stud earrings set. Core and additional skills,
materials, and tools needed are highlighted before the main how-to
event. Readers will find troubleshooting advice within each
project, such as what to do when the ends aren’t close enough to
solder or they’re not aligned. An emphasis on safety is spotlighted
throughout in sidebars as well as in the narrative. Appendixes
include a table of ring size conversions, piercing saw blade sizes,
table of gauges and sizes, and Mohs scale of hardness.
*Booklist*
A really lovely book with photos and everything you need to know to
start and build your skills. Looking forward to getting started
once I've got my basic tools and materials together.
*Amazon Customer Review*
I am always sceptical about jewellery making books, especially
those which deal with the practice of precious metals, but on this
occasion I was pleased to see a very comprehensive introductory
section which covers all of the basics including tools and
materials but also advised on work area set-up and the major skills
such as sawing, filing, soldering, and finishing. The book
contains seven projects which take the reader through making a
basic ring and onto other projects including earrings, pendants and
a simple cabochon setting. The projects are designed to teach core
skills and the steps required to complete each piece of jewellery
are some of the most comprehensive I have ever seen and include
handy hints along the way. As this book is aimed at beginners it
also details troubleshooting guides. To further the skills of
the reader a handy progression section after each project offers
inspiration and gives some further ideas based around the same
skills. The authors have really tried to encourage further
development of skills by identifying a four-step plan which
considers ways to design and develop a jewellery idea. A
handy glossary covers terminology aw well as hallmarking advice and
the appendix is filled with sizing guides & useful conversion
tables. As a beginner guide to silver jewellery making this
is an extremely comprehensive book.
*The Bead Society of Great Britain*
If you'd like to take your hand sewn ensembles to the next level,
consider finishing off your outfit with bespoke silver pieces that
will stand the test of time. Featuring seven step-by-step projects
that will guide you through the core skills and key
techniques. Silver Jewellery Making by Machi de Waard and
Janet Richardson has been written with all skill levels in mind.
From troubleshooting tips to inspirational ideas, this exciting
title has everything you could possible need when exploring a new
craft.
*Sew Magazine*
I've only recently begun making jewellery and this book is perfect
for that - lots of clear, good quality photos, and step-by-step
instructions. I particularly like the Problems/Solutions pages - I
think I'll be referring to these a lot. I've enjoyed an initial
flick through and it gave me plenty of inspiration!
*Amazon Customer Review*
The detail and step by step photos really show you how to make some
great projects. I like the book as it shows you how to use the
tools and which one for the job. I going try make the circle
pendant on a chain.
*Amazon Customer Review*
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