The Jewellery Making Handbook
The Jewellery Making Handbook, by Sharon McSwiney, Penny Williams, Claire C. Davies and Jennie Davies, is a practical and inspiring guide to jewellery making.
It contains a detailed introduction to materials and techniques, followed by projects divided into four thematic sections: wire, sheet metal, beads/shells/stones, and mixed media. Through step-by-step instructions and rich illustrations, readers can learn to make elegant, modern, and wearable jewelry using both semiprecious stones and everyday materials. The book is suitable for beginners and more experienced makers, offering projects of varying levels of complexity – from the classic to the creatively unusual. It is especially useful for those who want to expand their knowledge beyond classic beadwork, including techniques such as soldering, metal shaping, and working with recycled materials. The hardcover and spiral binding make it practical for the workbench. Overall, this is a comprehensive manual for anyone who wants to make quality and aesthetically appealing jewelry.
One copy is available
