Chains And Chainmaking

Author : J.R. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1468491326
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains written by J.R. Smith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ThiS is not only a book of instruction in chainmaking but it is also a work celebrating man's continuous creativity over thousands of years. At times something that man creates has far-reach ing effects; an example that quickly comes to mind is the wheel, which has enabled many devel opments, from pottery to computers. At this point it is important to note that these same wheels could not have been made without metal tools. From early Neolithic times on gold was a favorite choice in the making of jewelry. During the Neolithic period these "shining stones," probably alluvial, were prized. Actually gold was cold worked as if it were a stone. There is a surviving example of cold-worked gold from Catahuyuk (present day Turkey) estimated to have been made in 6500 B. C. There were only four metals on the earth's surface that were found in sufficient quantity to be used: gold, copper, silver, and meteoric iron. An understanding of the malleability of gold, and of the annealing effect of fire, changed jewelry making; new forms were found. Gold was no longer a piece of stone but a material that could be flattened and made very thin. Sheet and foil are the oldest forms of worked gold. The smiths' tools were stone, wood, and horn.

Author : Glen F. Waszek
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781579901837
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Silver Chains written by Glen F. Waszek and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2001 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginners can start with a simple trace design. Switch from round to square wire, adapt the chain to a pendant, or use small oval links for a sophisticated look. Transform trace chains into flat-lying curb chains by twisting each link. Or, try distinctively round loop-in-loop pieces. This range of chains really sparkles and shines. “Highly recommended.”—Library Journal.

Author : Alan Revere
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques written by Alan Revere and published by Springer. This book was released on 1991-06-06 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.

Author : Irene From Petersen
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781579900939
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Wire Jewelry written by Irene From Petersen and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions for over 70 beautiful pieces.

Author : Joanna Gollberg
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781600595981
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chains Chains Chains written by Joanna Gollberg and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While metal chains can be stunningly simple, they offer endless design options with tremendous variations in styles and forms. This book celebrates the chain as an eye-catching piece of jewelry in and of itself that takes the spotlight without any pendants, bangles, or charms.

Author : Charles Fogg
Publisher : Shire Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780852635612
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chains and Chainmaking written by Charles Fogg and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The area of England known as the Black Country has a rich heritage in the chain trade due to its plentiful resources of coal and iron. In the nineteenth century, thousands of tons of chain were hand-made here each week. This book explores the long history and gruelling methods of chain production and delves into the experiences of the men, women and children who spent their lives slaving over dangerous furnaces to produce many varieties and sizes of chain.

Author : Chantal L. Saunders
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600595448
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Silver Chains written by Chantal L. Saunders and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative book with an extensively illustrated introduction that explains all the basics, from link formation to soldering and polishing. It features 20 exquisite projects such as the Geometric Chain and the Spine design as well as a gallery of beautiful contemporary chains to provide inspiration. Silver chains are the backbone of any jewellery collection and these distinctive designs have special handmade touches that machine-made jewellery just can't match.

Author : Scott David Plumlee
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 0307586960
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections written by Scott David Plumlee and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections, chain-mail expert Scott David Plumlee shows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail weaves to create showstopping pieces. First, Plumlee walks readers through basic skills and provides detailed information on traditional chain designs. He then presents more than 20 wire-wrapping and bead-setting techniques that incorporate beads seamlessly into a variety of designs, from the creative “Chaos” wire-wrapped bead to the sinuous Snake. With step-by-step instructions for assembling age-old chain patterns—from simple to complex—and gorgeous designs that can be executed using only simple hand tools, Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections is sure to inspire jewelry artisans at all levels to expand the creative possibilities of their work.

Author : Ron Moss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780750942218
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chain and Anchor Making in the Black Country written by Ron Moss and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years, England led the world in the manufacture of chain and anchors, and the centre of the industry was in the Black Country. Providing a record of this industry, this book also includes photographs and sketches to illustrate the techniques and tools used.

Author : Scott David Plumlee
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 9780823022991
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handcrafting Chain And Bead Jewelry written by Scott David Plumlee and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2006 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry shows how to create beautiful, dimensional silver, copper, and brass chains using simple tools. The main style is based on the elegant, classical Byzantine pattern, and uses the Golden Ratio to determine the circumference of a chain’s interlocking rings based on the thickness of the wire. Illustrated step-by-step directions show how to calculate the circumference of the rings, how to wrap wire into coils, how to cut, and finally, how to assemble the chain. Starting from the basic Byzantine, new chain makers can then progress to increasingly Byzantine variations, including linear, knot, crown, and combination chains. Incorporating beads and charms offers endless possibilities for crafters who will soon, surely, be locked up in chains!