| Silver jewelry is a classic accessory that
never goes out of style. Crafters and jewelry makers will learn to create dazzling
silver designs with Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing, an all-in-one
guide to a no-muss, no-fuss version of silversmithing. Since less equipment is
required-fine silver is heated with a torch to fuse it without solder-it is a
very cost-effective way to learn basic metalsmithing skills, making it more accessible
and affordable for the average crafter. Even the most basic beginner and the most
experienced jewelry maker will find silver fusing to be fun, easy to master, and
extremely inspiring and addictive. Make stunning projects right on your kitchen
table!
Liz Jones, a jewelry designer and silver fusing teacher at Fusion Beads in Seattle,
Washington, takes the beginner through all the necessary steps in this workshop-in-a
book that combines technique-building exercises with great projects, all shown
through detailed step-by-step photography. Begin with essential tools and materials
and setting up a work space, then move into basic techniques like hammering, tumbling
and professional finishing, fusing a ring, and creating basic chain. Once you've
mastered these foundation skills, it's time to take it up a notch and learn how
to fuse large circles, fuse a bail on heavy wire gauges, fuse with cubic zirconia,
work with fine gauges, and understand sizing formulas for rings. Projects include
rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pins, but don't stop there. Once you've
learned to use your fuse, you'll soon have a jewelry box filled with gorgeous
handmade silver creations!
Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 120 pages
100 photographs, 10 illustrations
ISBN 978-1-59668-066-1
$22.95
March 2008
About the author:
Since 2001, Liz has designed her own jewelry and worked in the bead industry.
Her designs have been featured in Stringing
magazine. Over the years, she has taught many jewelry-making classes in a variety
of techniques, including wire wrapping, chain mail, basic beading, Viking knit,
and now numerous silver fusing classes. Currently she is a buyer and workshop
teacher for Fusion Beads in Seattle. Liz lives in Seattle.
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