The New Silversmith: Innovative, Sustainable Techniques for Creating Nature-Inspired Jewelry (Mastering the Art of Jewelry Making)

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In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver.

Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary ways.
  Essentials. An overview of safety rules, as well as metal, tools, and torch and how to use them. Projects. A variety of techniques, illustrated by stunning projects ranging from simple chain designs to a textured branch to a delicate dragonfly, provide inspiration as well as instruction.Access to online tutorials. QR codes throughout the book link to concise, silent how-to videos that depict the techniques shown.
With The New Silversmith, you’ll learn to create sumptuous earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings in sterling silver that celebrate natural forms with this revolutionary, zero-waste approach to jewelry making.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760385696
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760385692
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.89 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.69 x 0.68 x 10.71 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #57,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in Metal Work (Books) #19 in Nature Crafts #22 in Jewelry Craft (Books)
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