Technical Books

	Mokumi Gane: Ian Ferguson Mokumi Gane is an old Japanese technique for creating patterned and coloured finishes. The Japanese words literally translate as eye of the wood grain metal . Modern jewellery and silversmiths have adopted and modified this traditional technique to produce stunning finishes for their work the results of which have received work-wide acclaim.In this practical handbook, Ian Ferguson looks at the history of the technique, discusses the materials, equipment and technical information needed for the process, and gives and entirely new slant o the manufacturing techniques. He discusses the great challenge involved in using the process and celebrates the fact that each piece of work is unique, a new experiment, a new adventure. Ian Ferguson is one the worlds leading practitioners of mokumi gane. An Australian, her received both his doctoral and maters degrees from the Royal College of Art in London. He has won numerous awards and his work appears in private and public collections around the world. ISBN 0-7136-6156-9
	Resin Jewellery: Kathie Murphy Polyester resin is a liquid plastic that can be coloured with special pastes or used clear with object embedded in it. It can easily be poured into moulds, allowing unusual shapes or multiple copies to be made. The versatility of resin makes it an ideal material for creating jewellery.In this book, Kathie Murphy discusses plastic it history, what it is, how to store it, different types of resin and their uses, and the health and safety issues which are such an important consideration when working with resin. She illustrates her text with examples of pieces made bay an international group of artists. The result is a practical book that will also encourage and inspire all those who would like to make jewellery in resin. Kathie Murphy is a well know UK jeweller. She shows regularly at the Chelsea Craft Fair and at the Dazzle exhibitions, She is also on the Crafts Council selected list of makers. She is one of the leading proponents of resin jewellery. ISBN 0-7136-5275-6
	The Rings Book: Jinks McGrath Rings are one of the most commonly worn forms of jewellery, and most jewellers have a some point made them.In this book, Jinks McGrath looks at the history and significance of rings. She then discusses the actual making of rings the properties of various metals, the techniques such as annealing, soldering, shaping and forging that are needed to work them; and possible ways of decorating the rings. She demonstrates these techniques in clear step-by-step sequences which will guide the reader through the processes involved. Finally, the book is illustrated with the work of an international group of artists. Their beautiful rings will both encourage and inspire the reader. Jinks McGrath is a well known British jeweller who has exhibited widely both in Britain and on the Continent. As well as running jewellery-making courses form her workshop, she also gives lectures on jewellery and enamelling. She has previously written three other books on jewellery making. ISBN 0 7136 5393 0
	Gemstones: Cally Hall The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 130 varieties of gemstones form around the world.Packed with more than 800 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple. Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each gemstone and provides quick, accessible information. ISBN 0-7513-2731-X
	The Artist s Sketchbook: Lucy Watson Sketching is the foundation of all visual artistic pursuits, providing you will unlimited freedom to explore and experiment with you work. The Artist s sketchbook helps you use sketching to enhance and develop your art with tips, techniques, and advice suitable to artists of any skill level from hopeful begi9nner to seasoned professionals.ISBN 1 58180 211 0 @X@file_id(_6609_1)@X@
	JEWELLERY Fundamentals of Metalsmithing: Tim McCreight This book offers the intermediate metalsmith clear and insightful instruction from a master teacher. It is lavishly illustrated, both with demonstration photos taken in the author's studio and with photographs of completed jewellery from a wealth of talented artists.ISBN 0-7136-4900-3
	Jewellery making techniques book: Elizabeth Olver Eye-catching designs, whether traditional or contemporary, provide jewellery with real beauty and lasting value. Elizabeth Olver shows you how to create such works of art, beginning with simple projects that focus on the basics of jewellery making. Larger colour photos and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions made every step a snap.You will learn how to choose the tools and materials that are appropriate for you, how to measure and cut various metals and assemble, decorate and put a professional finish on every completed piece. You ll then advance to more challenging techniques and complex designs, mastering over 50 jewellery-making techniques in all, from piercing and drilling to stone setting. This book includes all the guidelines and advice you ll need to enjoy jewellery making for years to come. ISBN 1-840923-36-9
	BOXES & LOCKETS Metalsmithing Techniques: Tim McCreight Packed with demonstration photos, brilliant work from contemporary artists, and instrucion from a master teacher, this volume belongs in the library - and studio - of every practising and aspiring metalsmith.ISBN 0-7136-5260-8
	The Encyclopedia of Jewellery Making Techniques: Jinks McGrath Comprehensive reference to jewellery making techniques from annealing to wirework. Learn to craft exquisite brooches, tie pins, necklaces, earrings and more. Use materials form classic to contmeporary including gold, silver, plastics and even precious stones. Step-by-step photographs help you to achieve professional results. Includes an inspirational gallery of finished pieces from expert jewellers.ISBN 0-7472-7679-X
	Gemstones of the World: Walter Schumann A complete survey of the gemstones of the world with 1,500 stones illustrated in full colour and described. Very accessible - not over technical.ISBN 7198 0051 X
	Jewellery making manual: Sylvia Wicks 300 illustrations, with more than 150 in full colour. Clear, easy-to-follow descriptions of basic and advanced techniques. Tips of the trade help you to achieve professional results. Specially commissioned step-by-step demonstrations. Covers exciting new developments, using non-traditional materials. Outlines and illustrates the principles of good design.ISBN 0-316-90484-8
	Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewellers and Metalsmiths: Susan Kingsley Explore this practical alternative to the high costs of heavy machinery and expensive dies. Make one-of-a-kind pieces, limited editions or manufacturing prototypes. See beautiful examples of these techniquews as used by successful artists. More than 10 photos and illustrations. Explains hydrolics and the use of accessories for bending, tube-making, stamping and more. Easy step-by-step procedures for making your own dies. Includes how to make and temper steel blanking dies. Explores contemporary materials for dies-making including plastic, steel, epoxy, urathane and acrylics. Includes tables of measurements and ratios saving you hours of calculation. Complete lists of equipment, resources, and suppliers.ISBN 0-9635832-0-4
	Working with Precious Metal Clay: Tim McCreight Precious metal clay (PMC) is an exciting new material for jewellers and other crafts people. It is as easy to manipulate as polymer clay but when it is fired, the resulting object is 99.9% solid silver - ideal for making earrings, pendants, rings and other small items. In this book, Tim McCreight describes this new material and explains how to work with it successfully. He provides answers to questions about forming, firing, finishing, stonesetting and findings. He also provides and imaginative set of projects each with clear step-by-step directions to show the wide range of possibilities this amazing new material provides.ISBN 0-7136-5828-2
	The Jeweler s Bench Reference: Harold O Connor The Bench Referenc evolved form the author s book Procedures and Formula. It contains clear and concise information on jewelry methods and problem solving. This compact format of book is meant for convenient use at the workbench, easy carrying in a coat pocket, or storage in a toolbox or desk drawer. It is a compilation of information vital to ever jeweler the kind of information that will increase efficiency. It can help the jeweler to work more independently of refiners and supply houses: using the information on alloying and reclaiming scrap, the jeweler can make many of his materials in his own workshop. The student selecting this book gains access to many professional tricks of the trade.ISBN 0-918820-03-0
	Teach Yourself Jewellery Making: Emma Gale & Ann Little Teach Yourself Jewellery Making progresses form very simple techniques which require little of no equipment, through to setting up a basic workshop.Learn a diverse range of skills and techniques such as enamelling to produce many exciting results. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to produce a wide range of projects. Creating effective adornments using inexpensive objects such as buttons, threads, stones and paper. Learn how to use a wide range of material ranging from plastics and resins to metal and wire. Emma Gale and Ann Little are professional jewellery makers and they run their own jewellery making business in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their work can be seen in galleries throughout Britain and internationally. ISBN 0-340-72140-5
	Handbook of Jewellery Techniques: Carles Cordina This is a handy guide to the equipment, materials and techniques that can be used when making jewellery. It is aimed at the beginner but it would also be suitable as a quick reference boo for the more experienced jeweller. Carles Cordina shows in step-by-step sequences how to accomplish various techniques including enamelling, fusing, soldering and printing. It also carefully explains the pros and cons of different materials and finishes, and how to achieve them. This handbook is copiously illustrated with the work of fine artists to both show what is possible and to inspire the jewellery making.Carles Cordina is a well-know Spanish Jeweller. He is a professor in the Department of Jewellery Massana School in Barcelona. He has exhibited his work throughout Europe and he is in frequent demand as a lecturer and demonstrator. His work appears in both private and public collections. ISBN 0-7136-5484-8
	Two Books in One Jewelry: Madeline Coles This radically new easy-to-use format features die-cut pages that split the book into two separate halves, eliminating the tiresome task of switching back and forth between the general techniques sections and the instruction for a specific project. Just open the top half to the design you want to work, and the lover half to the techniques that you need to do it, as you need to know them. There s wasted space, so there s lots more room for extra projects and loads of techniques, ideas and professional secrets.Master every technique you need to create fabulous jewelry: transferring complex designs to metal; cutting and sawing; drilling and filing; polishing; bending and doming; making hollow beads; soldering; making ear wires and hooks and clasps, twisting wire; mitering; stone setting; 20 techniques in all, each meticulously illustrated by step-by-step in color photos. Ready to make exquisite projects? Create beautiful band and stone-set rings; single strand amethyst bead necklaces; multistrand necklaces made from colored freshwater pearls; a bead-drop choker or a sliver filigree necklace; a resin heart pendant; gypsy hoop, stone set, and pearl-drop cluster earrings; filigree brooches; chain and bangle bracelets 23 outstanding projects in all. ISBN 0-8069-4822-1