The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative and 49 similar items

Item is in good condition with all pages present with no inscriptions. See pictures for more details. Shipped with USPS Anyone who spends time fashioning copper, brass, silver and gold into jewelry will appreciate the wealth of detail in this guide to jewelry finishes. The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes covers 15 different techniques for creating various decorative finishes from start to finish. More than 350 step-by-step illustrations and photographs guide jewelers through techniques including patination, granulation, fusing and more. Adding gold foil, developing patterns that contrast with by layering metals and inlays, creating exquisite etchings and engravings and more are covered. Illustrations demonstrate various combinations of the different finishes, while instructions bear practical safety tips. An inspiring gallery of work by professional jewelers, using the techniques taught in this easy-to-understand working resource. -More than 350 color photos and illustrations clearly demonstrate the outcome of each technique -A collection of 15 different techniques helps artists expand the skills of their craft -Complete instruction, including necessary tools, makes this useful for experienced and novice artists Jinks McGrath is a British designer jeweller, hand-making bespoke pieces from her rural workshop. She also runs a program of jewellery courses and exhibitions throughout the year. Jinks works with charitable organisations to establish jewellery workshops around the world and has authored 7 books on jewellery making We are happy to combine shipping in the USA. Please ask any questions prior to purchasing. Thank you for visiting our store and check out our other great listings!!