Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, treatments & applications for inspirational design

by Elizabeth Bone

Overview

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive guide to working with silver, taking the reader through basic skills, surface treatments and specialist techniques. Each technique or treatment is first explained with a detailed overview, then step-by-step illustrated tutorials show how to use that technique and apply it to your own jewellery designs. Throughout the book, troubleshooting hints and tips offer extra guidance on improving your work. The book also includes useful information about materials, tools and equipment, as well as advice on working safely. With photographs of contemporary designs and profiles of international jewellery makers, this authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers an inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan. Now revised and updated to include new information, project inspiration and profiles of renowned jewellers Cynthia Eid, Regine Schwarzer and Ute Decker.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800920842
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	11/08/2022
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	455,788
Product dimensions:	7.56(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth studied a broad ranging degree with a crafts focus, encompassing wood, metal, ceramics and textiles. After graduating Elizabeth was apprenticed to the jewellery artist Wendy Ramshaw where she became her principal workshop assistant for 10 years. Elizabeth established her own studio in 1991. As well as a wealth of experience as a practitioner in jewellery, Elizabeth has an extensive range of teaching experience and has been involved in mentoring young graduates who are setting up their own jewellery making businesses.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Techniques and Profiles 4

Basic Techniques

Annealing and Pickling 6

Soldering 10

Cutting and Filing 16

Basic Forming 24

Shaping 30

Cold Connections 46

Wirework and Chains 52

Findings and Mechanisms 62

Casting 78

Surface Techniques

Texturing 84

Chasing and Repoussé 94

Engraving 98

Etching 102

Reticulation 108

Oxidising and Colouring 112

Finishing Surfaces 116

Specialist Techniques

Married Metals 120

Stone Setting 138

Precious Metal Clay 148

Filigree 156

Granulation 160

Profiles

Cynthia Eid 168

Regine Schwarzer 169

Helga van Leipsig 170

Stepan Terteryan 171

Hannah Bedford 172

Ute Decker 173

Section 2 Materials, Tools and Resources 174

Materials

Types of Silver 176

Silver Availability and Products 177

Tools

The Workbench 178

Bench Tools 178

Machinery 178

Hand Drills, Drill Bits and Burrs 178

Measuring 179

Marking 179

Cutting 179

Filing 179

Hammers 179

Mallets 180

Pliers 180

Stakes 180

Mandrels 180

Heating and Soldering 180

Metal Clay 181

Engraving 181

Chasing and Repoussé 182

Stone Setting 182

Casting 182

Abrasives and Polishing 182

Chemicals 184

Health and Safety

Machinery 185

Chemicals 185

Heating and Soldering 185

Resources

Charts 186

Hallmarking 188

Index 189

Acknowledgements 192