This title packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consumate problem-solvers when it comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix common screw-ups, try out new creative techniques, get more skilled at familiar methods, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recycling gold and other precious metal scraps.

This book packs in thecombined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consummate problem solvers whenit comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix commonscrew-ups, try out new creative techniques, get more skilled at familiarmethods, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recyclinggold and other precious metal scraps. From beading to setting a stone,understanding annealing to soldering your own silver chain, you can rifflethrough the book, experimenting with new innovations to create your uniquejewellery designs. Packedwith over 200 expert fixes, insider tips, and tricks of the trade, content isarranged by topic to enable any jewellery maker to achieve a striking andprofessional look to their earrings, necklaces, rings, and more. A must havefor anyone who makes their own jewellery, whether at beginner or intermediatelevel.

Presenting an overview of the core jewellery-making techniques, this book provideseasier and often cheaper alternative solutions for achieving the sameresults as traditional techniques. Each chapter is packed withunique (and money-saving) tips.

Each section of this inspiring book provides full information about the materials and techniques need for a particular cardmaking craft, followed by step-by-step demonstrations showing how to make beautiful greetings cards. The crafts covered include card and thread, quilling, watercolour, silk ribbon embroidery, beading and using glitter.

Easy-to-follow instructions and carefully executed illustrations make it possible for anyone to learn the basics of an age-old art form and fashion beautiful, lasting objects. Author discusses tools and techniques, use of gems and enamels, wire inlay, casting, and other topics. 72 line illustrations and diagrams.

A guide to making jewelry at home, including orientation to tools, materials and techniques.

DIY Jewellery Making: How to Make Beautiful and Memorable Jewellery From Home Adorning ourselves has been a human preoccupation from times immemorial. Archeological remains of ancient cultures and societies divulge the passion for jewellery and trinkets. Every civilisation had its own style and materials to create and craft pieces that could be worn on the body or attached to the clothes. The skills of our ancient ancestors are astonishing, the beauty and crafting techniques of some pieces of jewellery takes your breath away.

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.