Description
Who will benefit from this book, and why.
This book is a must-have resource for all metalsmiths, including jewelers, blacksmiths and bladesmiths who wish to venture into new areas for their talents.
Each technique covered is broken down into practical steps, supported by photographs and illustrations.
Starting with the basics, the book is a benchtop guide which will carry you through the process of embellishing steel by fusing, enameling, etching, Keum Boo, patinating, etc. to create jewelry and other steel decorative objects such as small steel sculptures, knives and swords. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge, techniques and inspiration for beginners and experienced artisans alike.
Rich with interesting background and practical guidance, the book is drawn from the hundreds of hours that the author has devoted to teaching students throughout the world in the art of creating steel jewelry.
Hardcover, 162 pages, 306 high-quality color photos, charts and drawings.
Written by Bette Barnett with contributions by Amanda Denison (enameling), and Andy Cooperman (stainless steel). Foreword by master swordsmith, Peter Johnsson. Technical consultant, Harold O’Connor, jewelry artist and author
Chapters:
INTRODUCTION
BASICS OF STEEL
MATERIALS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
WORKING WITH STAINLESS STEEL
ETCHING LOW CARBON STEEL
FUSING GOLD AND OTHER METALS TO STEEL
FUSING POWDERED METALS TO STEEL
KEUM BOOK ON STEEL
PATINATING STEEL
SEALING STEEL JEWELRY
ENAMELLING ON STEEL
PHOTO GALLERY
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