The jewellery materials sourcebook - Anastasia Young

The comprehensive, one-volume guide to exploring all the creative possibilities for jewellery. In addition to information on metal-smithing for both base and precious metals, this book includes techniques used with natural materials like wood, bone, shell and leather; traditional jewellery mediums such as porcelain and glass; and more cutting-edge mediums like acrylics, resin, rubber, concrete and paper. Step-by-step instructions, plus more than 400 full-colour photographs and swatches, let jewellery-makers at every level achieve stunning effects and maximize the impact of their creations.