Art and Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques (Lark Jewelry Books) [Hardcover]

"Joanna Gollberg has managed to appeal to those new to metal jewelry making, and at the same time keep even advanced jewelers busy with her book "The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques." Learn techniques (or brush up on your already learned skills) in forming, texturing, layering, and mixing metals and apply them to countless contemporary jewelry projects. It is filled with 'bench tips' and beautiful artwork that can be achieved from learning the techniques taught within the book. The detailed directions are easy to understand, and combined with the hundreds of instructional and inspiration pictures you cannot go wrong. This is a valuable reference tool for every artist's library." -- Belle Armoire Jewelry, Spring 2011 issue "I love this book. This is one of those books that every time you read it, you find something new to learn. This book is a complete guide to essential techniques. Every section of the book is very well written and easy to unders --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Packed with hundreds of colour how-to photographs, images of contemporary work, and time-tested tips - this spectacular guide will become an essential addition to every jeweller's library. All the basics are covered such as: sawing, piercing and soldering metal with advanced skills such as granulation, enameling, stone setting, and simple casting. Every unique project reinforces the techniques - create the stunning Bubbles Brooch by hollow-forming silver, adding pearls, and attaching pin findings. Or, make a handsome lapel pin by cuttlefish-casting 18-carat gold; then set a brilliant sapphire on the textured surface. Each chapter features a substantial gallery of contemporary pieces.

Joanna Gollberg's jewellery has won numerous awards, including one from the American Jewelry Design Council and a first place in the Necklace and Pendants Division from Lapidary Journal. She is the author of several books, including Making Metal Jewelry. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.