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Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers Techniques, treatments & applications for inspirational design

ELIZABETH BONE WAS COMMISSIONED BY PUBLISHERS ROTOVISION TO WRITE A DEFINITIVE TEXTBOOK ON SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING TECHNIQUES. THE BOOK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE UK THE USA AND CHINA. A REVISED & UPDATED SECOND EDITION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2022.

First edition 2012

“Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive guide to working with silver, taking the reader though the basic skills, surface treatments and specialist techniques. Each technique or treatment is first explained with a detailed overview, then step-by-step illustrated tutorials show how to use that technique and apply it to your own jewellery designs. Throughout the book, troubleshooting hints and tips offer extra guidance on improving your work. The book also includes useful information about materials, tools and equipment, as well as advice on working safely.
With photographs of contemporary designs and profiles of international jewellery makers, this authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers an inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan.”

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers: techniques, treatments & applications for inspirational design by Elizabeth Bone

Search Press Ltd UK 2012 ISBN 978-1-84448-757

Second edition 2022

“Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a lusciously illustrated book that offers an authoritative, inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan. 

Now updated with new information, project inspiration and profiles of renowned jewellers, this remains the go-to book on silver jewellery making. Covering all the main skills, treatments and techniques, this comprehensive guide leaves nothing out. From soldering to engraving, every technique is explained with a detailed overview, followed by a carefully-illustrated step-by-step tutorial. Traditional techniques such as filigree are examined alongside contemporary designs and profiles of world-renowned jewellers updated in this edition.

A treasure trove of useful tips and information, the book also includes extensive sections on materials, tools and health and safety. An invaluable resource for professionals, a must-have guide for beginners and a unique source of inspiration for all levels of jewellery makers and designers, this book guarantees a strong position on the backlist.”

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers: techniques, treatments & applications for inspirational design (New Edition) by Elizabeth Bone

Search Press Ltd UK 2022 ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800920842

reviews

“London-based jewellery designer and teacher Bone introduces jewellery makers to the art and science of silversmithing in this collection of step-by-step tutorials on a variety of intermediate to advanced metalworking techniques. The coverage is extensive, including sections on texturing, etching, stone setting, and filigree. A brief explanation of silversmithing tools and materials is provided. Even if the idea of silversmithing is outside your jewellery-making comfort zone, the inspiration in this book is priceless.”
Library Journal

“This is a stylish book with excellent content. It is a pleasure to look at and to use. This book takes you through basic, surface and specialist techniques. The processes are comprehensive and thoroughly explained. In addition there are also tutorials explaining the process through step by step written and photographic instructions. The book explains traditional processes and also includes metal clay. The book profiles six makers. In section two, you’ll find materials, tools and resources. This is the best jewellery book I have seen – it’s a real tour de force, suitable for anyone interested in making silver jewellery.”
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