Silver Jewellery Making

Silver Jewellery Making
by Machi de Waard & Janet Richardson

Silver Jewellery Making is a practical beginners’ guide to making silver jewellery. Seven step-by-step projects guide you through the core skills and techniques that will enable you to progress to making your own beautiful jewellery.

The tried-and-tested projects have been developed by Machi and Janet, who have over 40 years of industry experience teaching others this amazing craft. The emphasis is on teaching good practice and acquiring the basic techniques and skills to give the reader a solid basis for developing their jewellery-making capabilities.

Tools are introduced for each individual project, and their uses and correct handling explained. Troubleshooting tips explain how to overcome common problems that may arise. 

At the end of each project, there are examples of how the skills gained can be used to make other items.

The book is perfect for those who wish to start jewellery making either on their own or as a supplement to beginners’ classes.

Seven step-by-step projects introduce the skills you need to make simple rings, twisted rings, textured pendant necklaces, stone chip earrings, stone settings on a ring, a cut card brooch, stud earrings from fused scrap silver and other unique pieces. Each project demonstrates key silver jewellery making techniques and is accompanied by handy hints, methods to follow and troubleshooting tips. The tools of the trade are expertly explained by the authors. Silver Jewellery Making can be studied and followed at home, or as the perfect accompaniment to classes and courses.