{"product_id":"creating-steel-jewelry-etching-keum-boo-enameling-stainless-bette-barnett","title":"Creating Steel Jewelry: Etching, Keum Boo, Enameling, Stainless and More by Bette Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreating Steel Jewelry: Etching, Keum Boo, Enameling, Stainless and More\u003c\/em\u003e by Bette Barnett is a comprehensive benchtop guide for metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, and bladesmiths looking to expand their practice into steel. Drawing from hundreds of hours of teaching students around the world, Barnett delivers practical, step-by-step instruction supported by photographs and illustrations throughout. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artisan, this book offers a wealth of techniques and inspiration for creating steel jewelry and decorative steel objects, including small sculptures, knives, and swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with foundational steel knowledge and progresses through a broad range of embellishment techniques—fusing, enameling, etching, Keum Boo, painting, patinating, and more. Contributions from Amanda Denison, a recognized expert in enameling, and Andy Cooperman, known for his innovative work with stainless steel, add further depth and insight to the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of steel jewelry techniques including etching, Keum Boo, enameling, patinating, fusing, and sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instruction broken down into practical stages with supporting photographs and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes chapters on working with stainless steel, low carbon steel etching, fusing gold and powdered metals to steel, and photo finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Bette Barnett with expert contributions from Amanda Denison and Andy Cooperman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners through experienced artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich photo gallery chapter showcasing finished work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBette Barnett\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContributors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmanda Denison, Andy Cooperman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhotos, Charts \u0026amp; Drawings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306 high-quality color images\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1 – Basics of Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2 – Materials, Tools and Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3 – Working with Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4 – Etching Low Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5 – Fusing Gold and Other Metals to Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6 – Fusing Powdered Metals to Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7 – Keum Boo on Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8 – Patinating Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9 – Sealing Steel Jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10 – Enameling on Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11 – Photo Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Otto Frei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312748384470,"sku":"162.619","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/162.619_thumb_3c783145-fc54-4a08-96d3-a06eca487d07.jpg?v=1731541629","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/creating-steel-jewelry-etching-keum-boo-enameling-stainless-bette-barnett","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}