Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making-by Corkie Bolton

Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making by Corkie Bolton is the ultimate handbook for anyone beginning their jewelry making journey. Corkie Bolton — jeweler and founder of Metalsmith Society — has compiled a comprehensive compendium on the craft, covering everything a beginner needs to build foundational skills and confidence at the bench.

The book opens with an in-depth look at the indispensable tools and materials required to create a well-rounded workspace. From there, Corkie walks readers through essential yet difficult-to-master techniques including sawing, stamping, and annealing, answering the questions that most beginners encounter along the way.

Ten beginner-friendly projects allow readers to apply their developing skills and spark inspiration for designing original pieces. Necklace projects such as the Thick Bezel Pendant and Simple Chain Necklace introduce stone setting and clasp making, while ring projects including the Interlocking Ring and Hidden Detail Ring focus on polishing and embellishing finished work.

Features

• Written by Corkie Bolton, jeweler and founder of Metalsmith Society
• Designed for beginner artisan jewelers building foundational skills
• Covers tools and materials needed to set up a functional jewelry workspace
• Explains essential techniques including sawing, stamping, and annealing
• Includes ten beginner-friendly hands-on projects
• Projects cover necklaces, pendants, and rings with techniques such as stone setting, clasp making, polishing, and embellishing

Specifications

What's Included

• One softcover or hardcover book: Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making by Corkie Bolton, 192 pages

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