The bulk of this handbook is step-by-step case studies, comprehensively explained and illustrated with photographs. Each chapter demonstrates and guides the reader through procedures for making a bangle or bracelet using a particular technique, approach or skill. Topics covered include: wax-work (casting), chain making, wire work, found objects, piercing, stone-setting. Designed to appeal to both beginners and practising jewellers, there is an introductory chapter on basic techniques, covering the fundamentals of jewellery-making, complete with detailed explanations and photographs. Each chapter includes a generous garnish of relevant 'tips and tricks' - useful hints from the author and other experienced jewellers.
Recenzijas
'Dotted as it is with superb examples, instructions and expert advice, this book is useful for the student or for a maker wishing to try another aspect of his or her trade.' www.karenplatt.co.uk (June 2009) 'This accessible and well thought-out book is a useful addition to a library of jewellery techniques...gives you plenty to think about and illustrates what can be possible as well as helping to broaden one's view of the purpose of jewellery and what it is made from.' Findings, Autumn 2009
Papildus informācija
No other practical making book solely devoted to bangles and bracelets Each chapter is rounded off with a gallery section, showcasing the work of contemporary jewellers from around the world Each chapter includes selected 'tips and tricks', giving inside knowledge of each technique's potential pitfalls, and how to avoid or correct them Step-by-step projects are clearly and comprehensively illustrated with making-sequence photographs
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| Introduction |
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7 | (2) |
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3 Tap and die bangle with drilled stone |
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5 Riveted aluminium layered bangle |
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6 Hollow silver bangle using the anticlastic raising technique, decorated with fused gold fragments |
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7 Anodised aluminium and silver charm bracelet |
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8 Fabricated multiple bangle with moving element, made using the wax carving technique |
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| Conclusion |
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| Suppliers |
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| Bibliography |
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Amanda Doughty's work is made primarily in silver, gold and platinum, using diamonds and semi-precious stones. She combines simple, bold, geometric elements, subtly contrasting the colours of the metals with complementing semi-matt, brushed and shiny finishes. Her range includes necklaces, bracelets, and rings with moving elements; sets of rings, brooches, earrings and cufflinks. She also works extensively to commission. In 2001 she began teaching, later becoming the Jewellery Co-ordinator at City Lit, London. She lives in Hove.
