A guide to designing and making jewelry that provides step-by-step tutorials for turning creative designs into beautiful, wearable necklaces, earrings, bracelet

An illustrated introduction to the art of making jewelry, providing a review of metallurgy, describing basic and advanced techniques, examining various surfaces

"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.

- Complete book on creating inexpensive, but beautiful jewelry - Traditional methods are adapted for inexpensive materials - Heavily photographed techniques

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of metal jewelry items, with information on tools, metals and their uses, surface treatments, and spec