The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques

A fully illustrated authoritative and comprehensive step-by-step manual for jewellery making techniques, materials and design

The focus is on detailed explanation – with clear step-by-step photography used extensively – displaying expert techniques aimed at professional jewellers but also accessible to students of any level seeking a ‘bible’ of their craft.

The Workbench Guide Brings together a vast range of skills, techniques and technical data in one volume, to provide an essential look-up resource for both students and professionals.

• Jewelry-making materials from precious metals and gemstones to ‘smart’ plastics,
vintage textiles and found objects
• Clear instructions and step-by-step photography
• Examples of cutting-edge jewellery pieces made by designers from around the world
• Practical aspects of making a business out of making jewellery
• Approaches to the creative process of jewellery design, from initial sketch to prototype.
• Workshop safety and procedures for outsourcing work to specialist external suppliers
• Exhaustive directory of tools – from simple hand tools to advanced machinery
• What to buy for a ‘beginner’s kit’.