Silver & Costume Jewelry Making : A Complete & Step by Step Guide: (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)
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Silver & Costume Jewelry Making - Janet Evans
Introduction
In the early days of human history, jewelry has been used primarily to keep clothing or hair in place. Back then, jewelries were simple pieces of metal and beads woven or meld together. Early traders also used jewelry as a means to exchange goods. European explorers once used gold and gemstones to buy spices in the islands of the Pacific. Over time, more intricate designs were developed.
From purely functional purposes, jewelries became indicators of social status. Jewelries were also used as a symbol of religious (such as the crucifix or the rosary) or cultural affiliation. Jewelries are also worn as protection against evil spirits, such as in the case of amulets and magical wards.
Jewelry may have been initially developed for purely functional purposes, but today, they are used as a fashion accessory. Women nowadays wear them to make a fashion statement or to highlight certain physical aspects. When wearing jewelry, a woman not only displays her confidence and beauty but also her uniqueness.
As more and more women wear jewelry, more jewelry makers opted to mass-produce certain designs. If a woman wants to wear unique jewelry, she either has to buy the expensive ones custom-made for them or they make their own.
Creating your own pieces of jewelry is pretty easy so long as you have the patience to learn the craft and the creativity to come up with your own designs. You might get discouraged at the start, especially if you observe that some jewelry have complex designs. Do not lose heart though.
This 2 in 1 exclusive edition on silver and costume jewelry making is offered to those who want to make their own pieces of jewelry but do not know how. The basic methods here are ideal for beginners who want to learn various tips and techniques for making their own jewelry, specifically silver and costume jewelry. Note that some of the techniques in silver jewelry can also be applied in making costume jewelry, so if you are planning to make both, you would find the information here pretty useful.
The first part of the book discusses in detail the methods and various factors to consider when making silver jewelries. The first chapter will give you information about which tools to buy to get started. The second chapter describes the materials you need in making silver jewelry, as well as tips on where and when to buy the primary material: silver. The basic tips and techniques are presented, and there would be some sample projects for you to work on.
The second part of the book discusses costume jewelry making in detail. Costume jewelries are quite popular these days because they are stylish and quite cheap. Because of the number of materials that can be incorporated in costume jewelry, there are virtually unlimited options in design. The first chapter of the second part describes the tools that you need for costume jewelry making. The next chapters include a discussion on the materials needed and the different techniques used for working on costume jewelry. The last part includes sample projects that a beginner like you could work on for practice.
Making your own jewelry allows your artistic side to flourish. While some techniques can be a bit technical and complex, the outcome is usually worth it. Creating your own jewelry could boost your self-confidence, enhance your creativity and enable you to showcase your uniqueness, so you may want to try your hand in jewelry making as soon as you can.
Part 1: Silver Jewelry Making
Chapter 1 – Tools You’ll Need for Making Silver Jewelry
As you’ll soon discover there are certain specialist tools needed for making jewelry from silver you wouldn’t need for making other items of jewelry. Not only do we take a look at these but also the other general tools required for making not only silver jewelry but general items of jewelry as well.
Tool 1 – Pliers
There are several different types of pliers needed to make silver jewelry.
Flat Nose or Chain Nose Pliers
These are pliers you need for holding pieces with as well as for bending and forming the silver into a variety of different shapes and styles.
Round Nose Pliers
Without these pliers you will find it very difficult to create curves or circles. Plus like the flat nose pliers these can be used for bending wire.
Half Round Pliers
These pliers also help you to bend silver, but do so without them causing an outside curve to be created.
Serrated Edge Pliers
These pliers wouldn’t normally be used when for actually making the piece of jewelry but used more for pulling wire through the jewelry or to straighten it out. But you need to be careful when using these as they can leave marks on the silver.
Tool 2 – Jewelers Saw
It’s important you purchase the best quality saw you can. You’ll notice that the blades come with blades of varying sizes. However initially I’d recommend you start with a saw that’s fitted with a 1, 0 or 0/1 grade blade. You should only consider using saws with blades of grade 2 and upwards when you’ve been making silver jewelry for a while.
Tool 3 – Files
Just as with pliers there are several different types of files you’ll need to help ensure you create and make some wonderful pieces of jewelry. The kinds of files you’ll need to purchase are as follows:
Needle File
There are several different types of needle files you’ll need to purchase. The main ones you will have to buy are for when you make a piece of jewelry that’s flat, half round, oval and triangular.
Large Flat File
Without this type of file in your toolbox you’re going to find removing solder from your pieces of silver jewelry difficult.
Large Half Round File
You’ll find this file extremely useful when you need to clean and smooth the inside of any silver ring shank.
Tool 4 – Ball Peen Hammer
This is an essential tool to have as it can be used for making jewelry in a variety of different ways. Without this tapping (peening) silver pins, narrow joints or rivets into shape will be difficult.
Tool 5 – Soldering Torch
When you’re selecting a soldering torch, make sure you go for a one that can be easily adjusted so it can produce either a wide or narrow flame. However it’s worth considering purchasing two soldering torches, as there is certain jewelry making tasks such as reticulation, which needs two torches to complete it. If you’re going to purchase two torches then you should go for one that’s hand held and the other that remains in a fixed position so the heat of the flame will also be directed towards the soldering block.
Tool 6 – Charcoal Block
You’ll need this for putting your pieces of jewelry on when carrying out any soldering work. By placing the piece of jewelry on this block you ensure any excess flame is actually being directed away from the surface of your work area.
Tool 7 – Dish And Borax Cone
When it comes to soldering pieces of silver together it’s important you use a flux. The most cost effective and easiest way to produce flux is through rubbing a borax cone in some water in a dish that’s been specifically designed for this purpose.
Tool 8 – Binding Wire
If you need to solder two or more pieces of silver jewelry together then you’ll find this wire proves extremely useful. It enables you to free up both hands to carry out the work, as it holds the two pieces together whilst you’re soldering. It’s also great for casting.