Making Metal Jewelry by Joanna Gollberg
No soldering is required to make these metal necklaces, rings, earrings and necklaces, as they are cold-connected or crafted with easy-to-learn skills such as piercing, sawing, riveting and joining. Materials used include sterling silver, copper, brass, aluminium and nickel in sheets wires and tubes. Find out how to create your own chains, earwires, clasps and other findings from wire jump rings and learn metal texturing and finishing techniques such as chasing, etching, adding a patina and fashioning shiny and matte surfaces. Also, discover how to make a simple setting so you can include pearls, beads, stones and other natural objects. There are 21 projects including: polka-dot tube earrings; sewn pendant and chain; layered cuff bracelet; art deco brooch; circle brooch with thorn clasp; and a Mandala bracelet.