Jewelry Making & Design
Artisan Ideas offers a range of books for jewelry makers. Do you want to learn more about wax modeling, patinas, jewelry polishing, making hinges, or general metalsmithing skills? We have the title for you.
Some of Our Books
- Basic Wax Modeling
- Introduction to Metal Coatings and Patinas with Ron Young (DVD)
- Patinas for Small Studios by Charles Lewton-Brain
- How to Create Settings in Metal Wire and Wax by Adolfo Mattiello (BOOK AND TWO TEMPLATES)
- The Jeweler’s Bench Reference, by Harold O’Connor (Spiral Bound)
Please Give us Your Suggestions
We would be VERY glad to hear from you about any jewelry making books or DVDs you believe we should be carrying. I’m Jim Blaho, owner of Artisan Ideas. Please email me at jblaho@ArtisanIdeas.com. Thank You!!
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Creating Steel Jewelry: Etching, Fusing, Keum Boo, Enameling, Stainless and More, by Bette Barnett
0$34.50Scroll down page for complete description.
If you live outside the USA you can click on one of the links below to order from the Amazon site closest to you.
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Basic Wax Modeling: An Adventure in Creativity
0$32.50Hardcover, 112 pages, 283 b&w photos and illustrations
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Basic and Practical Wax Modeling (Two Book Set)
0Original price was: $67.00.$58.50Current price is: $58.50.These two classic and renowned jewelry making and design books will teach you all you need to know about wax modeling. Written by Mr. Hiroshi Tsuyuki, the Japanese authority on this subject, these books are filled with interesting projects that are explained with an easy to understand simple step-by-step approach that vary from simple domed rings to complex pendants and brooches.
Both books are hardcover with a lay-flat binding, and are fully illustrated with b/w photos. 272 pages and over 600 photos combined.
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Practical Wax Modeling: Advanced Techniques for Wax Modelers
0$34.50Hardcover, 160 pages, 385 detailed photos and illustrations
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Gold and Silver Surface Applications Under Enamels by Charles Lewton-Brain
0Original price was: $20.00.$12.00Current price is: $12.00.This paper describes methods of creating surface designs using gold alloys on copper to provide patterned surfaces for use under transparent enamels. Includes gold fusion surface applications, fusion overlay, incised overlay and inlay techniques as well as the use of resists for gold application, doubl’e (fusion laminates) and keum-boo. Together these form a system for surface design that offers a broad palette of marks and control sufficient to allow great surface detail and accurate translation from drawing to finished work as well as painterly approaches. 18 pages, B/W diagrams.
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Introduction to Metal Coatings and Patinas with Ron Young (DVD)
0$26.00In this DVD, Ron Young will teach you the essential steps to“Turn any Surface into Metal” using Sculpt Nouveau’s Metal Coating Paints and Patinas.
Architectural Elements, Plastic, Other Metals, Wood, Canvas, Polymer Clay, Resin Ceramics and Natural Objects are all covered in this DVD as well as how to use these products for Props and Set Design in the Bonus Disk.
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Designing Jewelry by Maurice P. Galli , Dominique RiviSre, and Fanfan Li: Brooches, Bracelets, Necklaces & Accessories – U
0Original price was: $59.95.$35.95Current price is: $35.95.NOTE: This Is a Dented, Smudged, or Dinged Book Offered at a Special Price!!
Find Other Such Books in Our Bargain Basement Category
Hardcover, 192 pages, 89 color drawings
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Jewelry Wax Modeling: A Practical Guide for the Jewelry Model Maker by Adolfo Mattiello
0$64.00Jewelry Wax Modeling teaches you how to effectively use carving wax to express your ideas and create harmonious designs. Each lesson introduces new projects in wax modeling, gradually broadining your ability with emphasis on developing hand skills and attention to detail.
Hardcover, 161 pages, beautifully illustrated
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The Jeweler’s Bench Reference, by Harold O’Connor (Spiral Bound)
0Original price was: $25.95.$23.35Current price is: $23.35.Soft cover, 68 pages, 13th printing, 2004
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The AJM Handbook on Best Business Practices by Glen A. Beres, Nat Earle, Michael T. Gervais and Andrea M. Hill
0Original price was: $18.95.$11.37Current price is: $11.37.The first in a series of handbooks on how to maximize profits and minimize risks, The AJM Handbook on Best Business Practices offers expert advice on a range of vital topics: Keeping your business profitable in good times and bad.
Establishing solid credit practices. Investing in Technology. Exploring the benefits of leasing. Gearing up for production increases.
Instituting metal control policies. Implementing a 5S visual control system. Creating a business plan to ensure creative designs earn a profit.
Softcover, 96 pages
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How to Make a Chain Tool for Chasing by Charles Lewton-Brain
0Original price was: $22.00.$17.60Current price is: $17.60.37 pages, saddle-stitch binding, black and white interior ink
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Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop by Charles Lewton Brain
0Original price was: $45.00.$40.50Current price is: $40.50.80 pages, 82 drawings
