Joyería en plata

This book is a comprehensive guide to working with silver, taking the reader through basic skills, surface treatments and specialist techniques. Each technique or treatment is first explained with a detailed overview, then step-by-step illustrated tutorials show how to use that technique and apply it to your own jewellery designs.The book also includes useful information about materials, tools and equipment, as well as advice on working safely. With photographs of contemporary designs and profiles of international jewellery makers, this authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers an inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan. Now revised and updated to include new information, project inspiration and profiles of renowned jewellers Cynthia Eid, Regine Schwarzer and Ute Decker. Elizabeth Bone: exploring the relationship between idea, material and process, guided by order, balance and a modernist aesthetic form the basis for Elizabeth Bone’s work. Working in precious metals, her work is exquisitely crafted with the finest attention to detail and surface finish. Elizabeth has been designing and making jewellery publications and purchased by private collectors from all over the world.