Metalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making by Corkie Bolton

Corkie Bolton . Unknown Year . English

From the brains behind the popular Metalsmith Society community comes the ultimate handbook that showcases fundamental tools, techniques and tips to create impressive jewelry. Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Skills as an Artisan Jeweler Metalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making is the ultimate handbook to get you started on your jewelry-making journey. Corkie Bolton, jeweler extraordinaire and founder of Metalsmith Society, has compiled the ultimate compendium on the craft for beginners. You’ll get a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials needed to create a well-rounded workspace. Corkie also answers every question you might have about essential yet tricky-to-master techniques such as sawing, stamping and annealing. What’s more, through ten beginner-friendly projects, you’ll put your budding skills to the test and light the spark of inspiration for designing your own pieces. Necklace lovers will learn stonesetting and making clasps with the Thick Bezel Pendant and Simple Chain Necklace, while ring projects like the Interlocking Ring and Hidden Detail Ring will have you practicing polishing and embellishing your creations. Embark on your rewarding jewelry-making career with confidence. With this comprehensive book at your bench, you will have everything you need to get started and keep going!

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About the Author

Corkie Bolton grew up in Ossining, New York and started making jewelry at Ossining High School at the age of 14. She received her bachelor of fine arts in Jewelry Making from Pratt Institute. She loves the countless techniques used in jewelry making and will always consider herself a student. To connect with other jewelers, Corkie founded Metalsmith Society a community of over 200,000 students, hobbyists and professional jewelers on Instagram. She also creates and sells her own jewelry designs and plant stands. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, and their two children. Her passions are gardening, lifting weights, and soaking in her tub.

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