Includes index.

Introduction -- Tools and materials: Tools ; Materials -- Setting up : Setting up your work area ; Setting up a benchpeg ; Setting up a vice -- Core skills: Using a piercing saw ; Filing ; Soldering ; Pickling ; Finishing -- The projects: Two simple rings ; Two twist rings ; Stone- chip earrings ; Textured pendant ; Stone setting for a ring ; Brooch wi th cut card technique ; Fused pendant and stud earrings -- Moving forwa rds: The four-step plan.

A beginner's step-by-step guide to creating beautiful silver jewelle ry. Silver Jewellery Making is a practical beginners' guide to making s ilver jewellery. Seven step-by-step projects guide you through the core skills and techniques that will enable you to progress to making your own beautiful jewellery. The tried-and-tested projects have been develo ped by Machi and Janet, who have over 40 years of industry experience t eaching others this amazing craft. The emphasis is on teaching good pra ctice and acquiring the basic techniques and skills to give the reader a solid basis for developing their jewellery-making capabilities. Tools are introduced for each individual project, and their uses and correct handling explained. Troubleshooting tips explain how to overcome commo n problems that may arise. At the end of each project, there are exampl es of how the skills gained can be used to make other items. The book i s perfect for those who wish to start jewellery making either on their own or as a supplement to beginners' classes.