The Rings Book (Jewellery Handbooks) - Softcover

McGrath, Jinks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713689730 ISBN 13: 9780713689730

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Jinks McGrath explains everything you need to know to make various different types of rings - from plain bands and Russian wedding rings to tension settings and cast rings. Following her expert advice, you will learn how to make synclastic and anticlastic shapes, how to set stones, how to enamel and how to fuse and texture different metals. The book is also packed with valuable tips about soldering, filing, shaping and polishing, and entire sections are devoted to different types of mounts, settings and finishing techniques. Clearly illustrated, easy to follow step-by-step instructions make this book accessible and simple to use regardless of your starting skill level, and the beautiful photographs of rings from an international range of established jewellers provide plenty of inspiration for your own work.

About this title

Product Description:

Jinks McGrath explains everything you need to know to make various different types of rings - from plain bands and Russian wedding rings to tension settings and cast rings. 112pp

Synopsis:

This practical jewellery handbook looks at the history and significance of rings and then guides the reader through a series of step-by-step projects. Featuring a brand new gallery at the back of the book, newly designed insides and a stunning new cover.

About this edition

• Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0713689730
• ISBN 13: 9780713689730
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128