Falkner, Miranda
Designing and Making Rings and Bangles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785003189
- author:
- Falkner, Miranda
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 26 x 21.5 x 1.3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Jewelry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rings and bangles are timeless jewellery pieces that can make stunning statements. This comprehensive guide explains traditional techniques for designing and making these beautiful pieces, with step-by-step guides and inspiring examples from leading jewellers. From initial observation to finalizing an idea, this book covers the entire design process, including selecting materials and using gemstones with a range of settings. It also provides detailed instruction on more elaborate ways of making and decorating jewellery, such as casting, texturing, etching, granulation, inlay, and keum-boo. Suitable for both beginners and experienced jewellers, this book offers advice on equipment and materials, step-by-step guides to traditional techniques, and the importance of achieving perfection in your finished piece.