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    Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)
    Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)
    Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)
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    Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)

    By Janet Evans

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    Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and beaded jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies. In this book, " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" not only do we discuss what's needed to start your own silver & beaded jewelry making venture but also provide several projects you may want to try out. The actual process of turning a piece of silver into a piece of jewelry is not only very technical, but also allows your artistic side to flourish. Once you've finished making silver jewelry either for yourself or for someone else, it can prove extremely satisfying, especially as you watch the piece develop and grow. In addition, after finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. Within this book are some techniques that'll only take a matter of minutes to master, whilst others may require you to spend a little more time practicing them to achieve the right kinds of results. From the outset, this book has been designed for those who have never created jewelry with beads and silver before. However by the end you'll be an expert in the tools of the trade, the supplies you need and some basic skills you can advance upon over time. For more tips and tricks, download " Making Jewelry With Beads & Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete Step by Step Guide (Special 2 In 1 Edition)" now!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSpeedy Publishing LLC
    Release dateDec 16, 2013
    ISBN9781630223540
    Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners : A Complete and Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)

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      Making Jewelry With Beads And Silver Jewelry For Beginners - Janet Evans

      Introduction

      This ebook combines two informative books on ‘Silver Jewelry Making’ and ‘How to Make Jewelry with Beads’. The ebook would guide you on how to make your own beautiful jewelry using silver wires and beads. Use the pictures shown below as guide in making your jewelries.

      Jewelries can help women develop their own sense of style. As a beginner, you will need all the right tools and supplies to create your jewelries. Making silver jewelry is a very technical process but it also involves a lot of creativity.

      The first chapter of this book covers the tools needed for making silver jewelry. Silver jewelry has always been the go-to option for most people because of their versatility. Now, you will know how to make your own so you can be sure that you will be wearing unique pieces. You would know about every tool that you would need in this craft in the first chapter. The second chapter covers the materials needed for making silver jewelry. You will also learn how to make connecting pieces such as clasps, pins and links.

      You will also learn about the various techniques you will need in silver jewelry making. For example, one technique will teach you how to prepare dead soft wire before molding them. You will also learn how to anneal silver. There would also be information about the different methods of melting silver, as well as how to solder or fuse silver pieces together. This book also discusses the proper way of casting silver through different methods.

      Aside from molding the silver, this book will also provide information on how to create gemstone settings. This will be beneficial when you decide to add some beads or rhinestones onto your jewelries later on. The last technique discussed is how to hammer silver. Hammering silver is the most basic technique you will need to learn in order to create beautiful silver jewelry. There would some silver jewelry projects from simple drop earrings to orchid evening necklaces that you can try yourself.

      Using beads in your jewelries could add a layer of sophistication to your pieces. The second part of this book focuses solely on making beaded jewelry. You would find a detailed list of the supplies and materials you will need to make jewelry. You will notice that some tools and materials found on the first part of this book are again reiterated on this part. You should invest in these tools because they will be used most often. Chapter 7 of this book will give you an idea on how to master wiring techniques such as making eye pin and jump rings. These techniques can help you create more complex jewelry designs once you have mastered the basics. Finally, you can browse the last section to see different beaded jewelry projects - from earrings to bracelets and even beaded necklaces.

      This book is made for those who have no prior experience in making any type of jewelry. With the help of this book, you will be able to learn basic skills which you can use to create your masterpiece.

      Part 1: Silver Jewelry Making

      Chapter 1 – Tools You’ll Need for Making Silver Jewelry

      As you’ll soon discover there are certain specialist tools needed for making jewelry from silver you wouldn’t need for making other items of jewelry. Not only do we take a look at these but also the other general tools required for making not only silver jewelry but general items of jewelry as well.

      Tool 1 – Pliers

      There are several different types of pliers needed to make silver jewelry.

      Flat Nose or Chain Nose Pliers

      These are pliers you need for holding pieces with as well as for bending and forming the silver into a variety of different shapes and styles.

      Round Nose Pliers

      Without these pliers you will find it very difficult to create curves or circles. Plus like the flat nose pliers these can be used for bending wire.

      Half Round Pliers

      These pliers also help you to bend silver, but do so without them causing an outside curve to be created.

      Serrated Edge Pliers

      These pliers wouldn’t normally be used when for actually making the piece of jewelry but used more for pulling wire through the jewelry or to straighten it out. But you need to be careful when using these as they can leave marks on the silver.

      Tool 2 – Jewelers Saw

      It’s important you purchase the best quality saw you can. You’ll notice that the blades come with blades of varying sizes. However initially I’d recommend you start with a saw that’s fitted with a 1, 0 or 0/1 grade blade. You should only consider using saws with blades of grade 2 and upwards when you’ve been making silver jewelry for a while.

      Tool 3 – Files

      Just as with pliers there are several different types of files you’ll need to help ensure you create and make some wonderful pieces of jewelry. The kinds of files you’ll need to purchase are as follows:

      Needle File

      There are several different types of needle files you’ll need to purchase. The main ones you will have to buy are for when you make a piece of jewelry that’s flat, half round, oval and triangular.

      Large Flat File

      Without this type of file in your toolbox you’re going to find removing solder from your pieces of silver jewelry difficult.

      Large Half Round File

      You’ll find this file extremely useful when you need to clean and smooth the inside of any silver ring shank.

      Tool 4 – Ball Peen Hammer

      This is an essential tool to have as it can be used for making jewelry in a variety of different ways. Without this tapping (peening) silver pins, narrow joints or rivets into shape will be difficult.

      Tool 5 – Soldering Torch

      When you’re selecting a soldering torch, make sure you go for a one that can be easily adjusted so it can produce either a wide or narrow flame. However it’s worth considering purchasing two soldering torches, as there is certain jewelry making tasks such as reticulation, which needs two torches to complete it. If you’re going to purchase two torches then you should go for one that’s hand held and the other that remains in a fixed position so the heat of the flame will also be directed towards the soldering block.

      Tool 6 – Charcoal Block

      You’ll need this for putting your pieces of jewelry on when carrying out any soldering work. By placing the piece of jewelry on this block you ensure any excess flame is actually being directed away from the surface of your work area.

      Tool 7 – Dish And Borax Cone

      When it comes to soldering pieces of silver together it’s important you use a flux. The most cost effective and easiest way to produce flux is through rubbing a borax cone in some water in a dish that’s been specifically designed for this purpose.

      Tool 8 – Binding Wire

      If you need to solder two or more pieces of silver jewelry together then you’ll find this wire proves extremely useful. It enables you to free up both hands to carry out the work, as it holds the two pieces together whilst you’re soldering. It’s also great for casting.

      Tool 9 – Titanium Soldering Stick

      There are plenty of books and guides about making silver jewelry but most fail to include this tool in their list. You need this tool to help position the item you’re going to be soldering or annealing. As titanium has a much higher heating point compared to silver you’ll need to have one of these sticks as it’ll help to ensure not only is soldering trouble free but will also help to ensure the finished solder is smooth.

      Tool 10 – Insulated Tweezers

      You’ll find this tool extremely useful when you’re using the soldering stick above as it’ll allow you to hold pieces of silver together as you solder them.

      Tool 11 – Vice

      This is another essential tool you’ll need. A small one you can easily attach to your workbench or surface will suffice. Not only does it help to make the task of bending silver much easier but you can also use it for other purposes as well as holding the piece of jewelry in place whilst you’re filing.

      Tool 12 – Safety Goggles

      You may not consider these to be an essential tool for making silver jewelry, but they’ll help to keep you safe by protecting your eyes. They’ll help to ensure your safety when you’re soldering, cutting or filing the silver down.

      Chapter 2 – Materials Needed For Making Silver Jewelry

      Before you start to make your jewelry you need buy various materials. What you don’t want to happen is you get halfway through a project only to find you haven’t got what’s needed to complete it. So here’s what you need buy:

      Material #1 - Wire

      Wire used for making jewelry with comes in four different hardness groups. There’s dead soft, half hard, full hard and spring hard. Each one of these can

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