Jewellery making : a manual of techniques

A guide to making jewellery which features a range of step-by-step projects which should help develop skills from the basic to the advanced level. The author looks at a range of the metals most commonly used in jewellery. Techniques for soldering and polishing are explained, and for beginners, a complete plan is provided for making a ring - from first cutting out to polishing. Full details are included on making catches and fastenings, and surface decoration is covered with ideas for designing unique effects. A range of projects is included to try - from making ear-rings, a brooch and a bracelet to cuff-links.