Ebook: Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing

Silver jewelry is a classic accessory that never goes out of style. Crafters and jewelry makers will learn to create dazzling silver designs with Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing, an all-in-one guide to a no-muss, no-fuss version of silversmithing. Since less equipment is required-fine silver is heated with a torch to fuse it without solder-it is a very cost-effective way to learn basic metalsmithing skills, making it more accessible and affordable for the average crafter. Even the most basic beginner and the most experienced jewelry maker will find silver fusing to be fun, easy to master, a.;Cover; Title Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction: Welcome to the Jewelry Studio!; 1 Tools and Materials; The Essential Materials; Setting Up Your Work Space; 2 Fusing Fundamentals; Wielding Your Torch; Filling Your Torch; Lighting Your Torch; Practice:; Ball Head Pins; Making the Cut; Fusing a Ring; Hammering Metal; Tumbling and Professional Finishing; Basic Chain; Fusing Chain; Fusing and Assembling Fine Silver; Fusing with Cubic Zirconia Beads; Working with a Briolette; 3 Putting It All Together; Cha-Cha Earrings; Arm Candy Oval Bracelet; Wormhole Earrings.