The New Silversmith: Innovative, Sustainable Techniques for Creating Nature-Inspired Jewelry

In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver.

Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary ways.

• Essentials. An overview of safety rules, as well as metal, tools, and torch and how to use ...