Jewellery Making Manual Sylvia Wicks Design Goldsmith Silversmith Techniques Book
Acceptable used condition. The book shows general signs of previous use and storage, including some marks, rubbing and light wear to the covers and edges. There is an old retailer label inside the front cover. The internal pages remain in good overall usable condition with the extensive photographs, diagrams and instructional material clear. Please see all photographs for the actual condition of the copy offered.
Jewellery Making Manual – How to Design and Make Your Own Jewellery by Sylvia Wicks.
A substantial illustrated practical reference covering jewellery design and construction from the beginner's workshop through to more advanced goldsmithing and jewellery-making techniques.
The book begins with workshop organisation, tools and materials before progressing through cutting, drilling, filing, soldering, bending, hammering and finishing. It also covers the design process and specialist subjects including textiles, plastics, beads and pearls.
Later sections deal with mounting and setting stones, catches and clips, enamelling, colouring metals, stamping, casting, engraving, carving and chasing and repoussé. More advanced material includes inlay and patination, chain making, linking and jointing, several forms of stone setting, built-up construction and coronet clusters.
A particularly useful feature is the combination of instructional text with step-by-step diagrams and numerous photographs of tools, techniques and finished jewellery.
The book also contains sections on hallmarking, reference tables, a glossary and index.
Book details:
Condition: Acceptable used condition. There is general cosmetic wear consistent with previous use and storage, while the contents remain in good overall usable condition. An old H. S. Walsh & Sons retailer label is present inside the front cover. Please inspect the photographs, which show the actual book being offered.