Jewellery Making : A Manual of Techniques (New ed)

A guide to making jewellery which features a range of step-by-step projects which should help develop skills from the basic to the advanced level.

The author looks at a range of the metals most commonly used in jewellery.

Techniques for soldering and polishing are explained, and for beginners, a complete plan is provided for making a ring - from first cutting out to polishing. Full details are included on making catches and fastenings, and surface decoration is covered with ideas for designing unique effects.

A range of projects is included to try - from making ear-rings, a brooch and a bracelet to cuff-links.