SILVERSMITHING -for- JEWELLERY MAKERS

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive guide to working with silver, taking the reader through the basic skills, surface treatments and specialist techniques. Each technique or treatment is first explained with a detailed overview, then step-by-step illustrated tutorials show how to use that technique and apply it to your own jewellery designs. Throughout the book, troubleshooting hints and tips offer extra guidance on improving your work. The book also includes useful information about materials, tools and equipment, as well as advice on working safely.

With photographs of contemporary designs and profiles of international jewellery makers, this authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan.

Material and process guided by order, balance and a modernist aesthetic from the basis for Elizabeth Bone's work. Working in silver, gold and palladium, her work is exquisitely crafted with the finest attention to detail and surface finish. Elizabeth has been designing and making jewellery for over 19 years. She has exhibited in Britain, Europe, America and Japan and her work has been featured in numerous jewellery publications and purchased by private collectors from all over the world.