The authors wish to thank the following persons and companies who have assisted in the successful completion of this book: Mr. F. E. Masselin, for assistance with the chapter on Modeling and Casting; Metal Crafts Supply Company, Providence, Rhode Island, for the illustrations of tools and equipment; Dumore Company, Racine, Wisconsin, for the illustration of a high-speed precision drill on page 146; G. & C. Merriam Company, Springfield, Mass., for technical definitions of styles of stone cutting on pages 4 and 5; Rhode Island School of Design for the use of their facilities in developing the work treated in this book; and former students whose drawings and designs are reproduced.
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A manual on the techniques of creating handmade jewelry. The text, with over fifty diagrams demonstrating tools and how to handle them, and thirty photographs showing jewelry designs complete this book for the beginner.
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A manual illustrated with line drawings and photographs emphasizing the techniques in the making of jewelry.
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In twelve chapters hand-wrought jewelry is taken up from the simple to more complex types. The various operations such as piercing, sawing, oxidizing, soldering, carving, etc., are treated in simple manner.
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The technical processes of jewelry making and construction; a work manual for teachers and students. An excellent treatise fulfilling many requirements of this craft.
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Useful to jewelers, die sinkers, engravers and chasers.
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An analysis of floral forms applicable to design.