Acknowledgements

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Bench Pin

Ring Clamp

Saw and Saw Blades

Metal Shears or Tin Snips

Hammers

Pliers

Drill and Bits

Files

Polishing and Finishing Materials

Rubber and Polishing Blocks

Torch and Soldering Materials

Dapping Block

Pattern Punches

Mandrels—Rings and Bracelet

Liver of Sulfur

Metal

A Little Science Before We Get Started in Earnest

How Soldering Works

Fusing

Learning by Doing: Some Basic Metalsmithing Techniques

Simple Pendant

Simple Earrings with French Wires or Posts

Simple Fused Pendant

Bracelet with Letter Punch Design

Decorative Bead Caps

Textured Pendant with a Window Cut-Out and Dangle

Pendant with Rivets

Soldering Stone Settings to Your Pieces

Rings and Chains

Fused Chain

And Finally

Suppliers and Resources

Index