What are the basics I need as a beginner in jewelry making?
Not "beading," but the ears for real money creativity, etc. …. What tools or books that you can suggest for me? I am very new to this. Thank you
There is something on the market today called Precious Metal Clay. One silver is not too terribly expensive. They have a low temperature firing, too. I get most of my supplies (I use mostly wire, and perhaps thin sheet of metal) from the supply Santa Fe Jewelers to www.sfjssantafe.com. Their prices are excellent and their customer service is excellent. You can get the thread through all thicknesses (gauges, the more the smaller the wire) and materials. Of course, getting sterling silver. Also, I recommend silver and even red brass wire – these are inexpensive "Practice" son for most of us. You can get sheets of metal just like you, too, I recommend a little practice in supplies that, too. I even sell some of my stuff in red brass because it's a pretty color. Go search their site. They are a wholesaler, but you not need a resale license to shop there. The site is set up mainly for those who know what they want. Click the "metals" link under "Online Catalog" in the upper left quadrant of the screen. This is a good place to start.
Jewelry Making Books
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Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel picture books) $9.45 Summary:Beloved by many generations of children, the Caldecott-winning story of Mrs. Mallard’s search for a new home for her ducklings was chosen by American booksellers as one of the first inductees into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. The duckling family is immortalized in bronze statues in Boston’s Public Garden, and duplicate statues can also be seen in a park in Moscow.About the Author:•T… |
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Soldering Made Simple: Easy techniques for the kitchen-table jeweler $12.92 At last-a soldering guide for home jewelry makers! Soldering Made Simple shows you how you can make professional-quality jewelry right at home. Start small making earrings and simple shapes, and progress to challenging constructions including a box clasp and rings. You’ll be amazed at the jewelry you can make! Also includes a helpful section on essential tools and materials for soldering. Author: … |
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Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: A Workshop in Painting with Fire $14.79 Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry combines beading and wire-working techniques with the intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then dive into 22 exquisite pieces, ranging from quirky “cattywampus” earrings to ethereal pendants to delicate multi-stranded necklaces. Find out how easy it is to create unique and colorful … |
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