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An explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels

Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application instructions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewelers, sculptors, and metal artisans.

This all-skill-level book covers steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum. Neatly organized by metal type then by color for ease of reference. Patina discusses variables that affect the overall metal coloration such as surface preparation, chemical formula, application...

Discover all you need to know to make stunning wire jewelry in Wire Art Jewelry Workshop. Through best-selling author and designer Sharilyn Miller's clear explanations and step-by-step photography, you'll learn expert techniques to making jewelry that is truly a work of art.

Wire Art Jewelry Workshop is a comprehensive guide, filled with the basic building blocks of wire jewelry. From cleaning, straightening, twisting, and coiling wire to cage beads, heart-shaped ear wires and head pins, as well as bead connectors, Wire Art Jewelry Workshop teaches how to make...

Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, Simple Soldering proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home.

Author and teacher Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professional-looking jewelry...

Make gorgeous jewelry and make a fashion statement. Fill your jewelry box with spectacular statement pieces with the help of Bead & Wire Fashion Jewelry. Learn basic beading skills and how to combine wire, fabrics, and a range of fanciful materials to make the latest looks in stylish jewelry.

Bring on the bling This how-to guide brings you the latest trending looks along with traditional beading techniques, resulting in wonderfully creative results. Every idea-filled page of this book -- including 600 dazzling photographs...

Nothing beats the satisfaction of creating and making your own designs, and this book can show any silversmith how

Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewelry makers, both beginners and the more advanced. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, this book explains more than 40 processes, including the more advanced techniques such as fold forming and keum-boo, and encourages the reader to experiment with their own designs. Included are step-by-step explanations with bench tips from the author's own experience, and advice on the jewelry process, including how to gather...

Initially published in 1954 and revised in 1962, Metals and How to Weld Them is a standard reference in the field and provides the foundation of modern welding methods. This practical guide provides everything you need to get started welding, including information on preheating, heat treating, mechanical properties of metals, filler material selection, crystallography, and welding process options.

In addition to the basics, Jefferson and Woods address an array of technical and chemical principals at work within the internal structure of metals and how these structures relate...

Create striking, handcrafted metal clay jewelry you ll wear all the time. Metal clay it has a distinct look and style, and is a unique medium for expressing your artistic talents, especially when creating jewelry. It has a majestic, sophisticated flair and is used to create high-end pieces found in some of the best jewelry stores. Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop, a comprehensive guidebook with a wealth of advice and inspiration, features 30 do-it-yourself projects from a wide range of top jewelry designers. This workshop-in-a-book makes designing and crafting...

Learn how to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings that will perfectly match your outfits and be the envy of all your friends Using wire, beads and basic knitting, crochet and twisting techniques, this is the perfect introduction for anyone keen on making their own jewelry. Each project is illustrated with clear step-by-step pictures to guide you through the process, and all techniques needed are clearly explained, meaning you can pick up the book and get started straight away.

Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Blacksmithing For Beginners(FREE Bonus Included) 20 First Steps To Start Working With Metal Effectively

The "Blacksmithing for Beginners: 20 First Steps To Start Working With Metal Effectively" is designed particularly for those who are interested in the traditional blacksmithing. It is an old procedure, but with the development of technology, these techniques are evolved. You can use particular tools and learn these skills to understand the procedure of...