Overview
Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
Synopsis
Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
About.com
I always heard that you could fuse fine silver, but after reading [Liz Jones's] book, I was amazed at how simple it seems.
Editorials
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"I always heard that you could fuse fine silver, but after reading [Liz Jones's] book, I was amazed at how simple it seems. Or, at least, she makes it look pretty simple." — About.com Guide to Jewelry Making"With its clear instructions, big photos, and simple approach, I definitely recommend this title if you're brand new to fusing and brazing." — Chris Franchetti Michaels, jewelry editor, BellaOnline
About.com
I always heard that you could fuse fine silver, but after reading [Liz Jones's] book, I was amazed at how simple it seems.Library Journal
The first two books in Interweave's new "Jewelry Studio" series, these emphasize the mastery of basic techniques through detailed practice projects of increasing complexity. Chandler and Ritchey (Woven Wire Jewelry) explain the intricacies of wire wrapping, i.e., using heavy gold or silver wire bent or twisted to form bracelets and rings. Silver wire fusing involves sealing the ends of a silver ring with a butane torch to form a seamless piece without soldering. Fused rings may be used plain or hammered to form earrings and chains in Jones's projects. Both books are good introductory selections on specialized techniques for public library craft collections.
—Constance Ashmore