The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

By Carles Codina. "When jewelry is no longer defined by... precious metals or stones... the new meaning enables amateurs and professionals alike to stretch their imaginations... concentrates on ensuring that readers have a good understanding of the basics, from the ABC's of metallurgy to such complicated techniques as enameling and lacquering... Most of the examples are contemporary... and all blessed with great color photographs - as is the grand finale, the step-by-step how-tos of seven different pieces, detailed with words and in pictures... introduction for buyers as well as budding artisans." - Booklist. "...a beautifully illustrated guide to jewelry-making techniques... a very useful chapter on the properties of metals..." - Lapidary Journal. 160 color pages. Softcover.