Download or read book The Jeweller s Directory of Decorative Finishes written by Jinks McGrath and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jeweler s Directory of Decorative Finishes written by Jinks McGrath and published by Krause Publications Craft. This book was released on 2005-04-15 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable reference for jewelers, designers, students, and anyone working with base and precious metals, this is a complete guide to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating beautifully decorative finishes for jewelry Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for key surface and decorative techniques enable you to achieve a wide range of spectacular effects Discover how to apply gold foil, produce elaborate etchings and engravings, and create contrasting patterns with layered metals and inlays
Download or read book The Jeweller s Directory of Decorative Finishes written by Jinks McGrath and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the tools, materials and techniques for creating decorative finishes for jewellery. It outlines all the materials and equipment needed to carry out different techniques, together with detailed demonstrations and sample swatches. It is richly illustrated with work by professional jewellers, explaining how they have used different applications in their work.
Download or read book The Rings Book written by Jinks McGrath and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Jewellery Maker written by Jinks McGrath and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Download or read book Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewelry Makers written by Melissa Hunt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features traditional techniques alongside modern innovations and ready-made settings.
Download or read book Mixed Media Jewellery written by Joanne Haywood and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-05-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly-illustrated how-to-do-it book incorporating a thorough introduction to a range of materials and techniques as well as a section on designing your own pieces. The focus is on experimenting and combining exciting materials to create unique and individual work.
Download or read book Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths written by Stephen M Goldsmith and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polishing and finishing is a highly skilled specialist craft; a professional finish will transform a piece of jewellery or silver into a work of art. Written by a leading polisher, this practical book explains the traditional techniques and shares the secrets of this often-underrated craft. The book includes advice on setting up a workshop, tools and compounds; a guide to finishing methods (including satin finish and oxidising); step-by-step examples of polishing bangles, rings and cutlery, as well as finished photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work; tips on best practice for designers, and specific advice for polishing different surfaces and gems. It is an invaluable guide to the process of polishing and finishing - a highly skilled specialist craft- beautifully illustrated with 162 colour photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work.
Download or read book Making Art With Generative AI Tools written by Hai-Jew, Shalin and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dynamic realm of generative artificial Intelligence (AI), the fusion of human creativity and machine intelligence has created a vibrant ecosystem of collaborative artmaking. However, this transformative process brings forth a myriad of concerns, ranging from ethical considerations and the need for originality to navigating the legal complexities surrounding intellectual property. As more and more online communities appear around the use of AI to aid in the creation of images, there arises a pressing need for a comprehensive guide that not only dissects the intricacies of artmaking with generative AI tools but also offers practical solutions to the evolving dilemmas faced by artists, researchers, and technologists. Making Art With Generative AI Tools emerges as an exploration of the challenges posed by this intersection of human expression and artificial intelligence. Artists engaging with generative AI find themselves grappling with issues of authenticity, social toxicity, and the commercial viability of their creations. From avoiding stereotypical visuals to ensuring proper crediting, the realm of generative AI is rife with these complexities. Furthermore, the blurred lines between human and machine authorship necessitate a deeper exploration of how these innovative tools impact creativity, representation, and the very fabric of the art world.
Download or read book Professional Painted Finishes written by Ina Brosseau Marx and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1991 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s leading experts reveal how to paint great finishes—and make money doing it! • classic, now in paperback for the first time • Basics plus step-by-steps for more than 55 techniques—glazing, marbling, graining, more • Full information on running a furniture-restoration business Booklistcalled the Marxes’ latest collaboration,Furniture Restoration, “a book to be pored over again and again.” Now their classic first book,Professional Painted Finishes, is available in a handy paperback edition. Drawn from the authors’ 30 years of experience in the field, these painted finishes simulate a wide variety of wood grains, stones, and marbles. More than 55 techniques are explained in depth, with hundreds of step-by-step color photographs and complete lists of the materials and tools needed. Everything that a professional or hobbyist needs is here, from basics, to specific techniques such as marbling, glazing, and graining, to an overview of business practices, including startup, preparing estimates and contracts, and getting the job done. A comprehensive decorative painting resource, ideal for professionals, aspiring professionals, and committed amateurs,Professional Painted Finishespacks the combined knowledge of three top experts into one indispensable reference.
Download or read book The Directory of Gold Silversmiths Jewellers and Allied Traders 1838 1914 written by John Culme and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 1987 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 4000 biographies of diverse traders, together with 15,000 makers' marks, illustrated and arranged to allow easy identification. Based on the records of Goldsmiths' Hall, this is the most important reference on British 19th-century silver and is essential
Download or read book Fold Forming for Jewellers and Metalsmiths written by Louise Mary Muttitt and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fold forming is a creative and dynamic way to manipulate metal. This practical guide explains the process, starting with simple line folds and showing how a few techniques can reveal the rich potential of the method. Written for jewellers and metalsmiths, it goes on to explore the many beautiful ways in which fold forming can be used to distort and shape metal to incredible effect. Having introduced the concept of fold forming by exploring different methods and types of single folds, the book covers how to create multiple folds in sheet metal using hammers and then the rolling mill to forge folds, and explains how microfolding is particularly suited to jewellery and smallwork, and can be used to strengthen thin material. This book encourages interpretation, experimentation and development of the techniques to produce original pieces, and is beautifully illustrated with 167 colour photographs.
Download or read book Soldering for Jewellers written by Rebecca Skeels and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soldering is one of the most commonly used processes in jewellery, but its potential is often overlooked. This practical book explains the basics of the method but goes on to suggest ways in which soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce unique pieces. Topics covered include further applications such as silver soldering; sweat soldering; soldering small items, attaching fixings and findings, stick feeding and advanced techniques. Written both for beginners and for those wishing to extend their knowledge, Soldering for Jewellers will inspire a more creative use of this key process. This new and invaluable reference work is aimed at all jewellers and metalsmiths, and is superbly illustrated with 253 colour photographs.
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