Necklaces and Pendants

A clear and practical introduction to making neckpieces for both thebeginner and the practising jeweller looking for a new direction.Step-by-step illustrated projects, contributed by a range of differentinternational makers, demonstrate the different processes andapproaches involved in making different kinds of necklaces andpendants. There will be an appendix of basic techniques covering thefundamentals: piercing, filing, annealing, soldering and pickling,complete with detailed explanations and photographs. Each new chapterwill begin with a list of the necessary techniques and methodscontained therein, so readers who need to brush up their skills canflick to the appendix before beginning the project. The book alsoincludes an entire chapter devoted to the design and construction ofclasps.>

Info autore

Angie Boothroyd trained as a jeweller at London Guildhall University and then at the Royal College of Art. She exhibits and sells her work in various countries around the world. Angie's collections can be viewed on her website www.angieboothroyd.com.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Angie Boothroyd, Boothroyd Angie
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.01.2008
• EAN: 9780713679335
• ISBN: 978-0-7136-7933-5
• Pagine: 96
• Dimensioni: 156 mm x 234 mm x 9 mm
• Serie: Jewellery Handbooks
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative; Schmuck : Bastelbücher, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Jewelry, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Beadwork, Jewellery, beadwork and beadcrafts