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DescriptionMetalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. However, that does not need to be the case. Simple Soldering is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home. A seasoned instructor at Beaducation, Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professional-looking jewelry pieces through simple soldering techniques. First, she shows you how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget and living space. Detailed step-by-step instructions take the reader though the basic tools and materials you need, plus how to use them. A Sampler chapter gives a host of introductory exercises that teach solid skills, allowing you to test these techniques on a small scale. Finally, the book culminates in 20 finished projects that include earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and clasps that may also include bead or wire embellishment. Author descriptionKate Ferrant Richbourg has more than 16 years of experience teaching jewelry techniques, including beading, wirework, and metalsmithing. Simple Soldering is her first book. Kate lives in California. Table of contentsChapter 1: Getting Started Setting Up a Workspace Chapter 2: Materials Chapter 3: Tools Chapter 4: Soldering and Fabrication Skills Cutting Metal Soldering Metal Finishing and Polishing Metal Chapter 5: Creating Your Sampler Chapter 6: Projects Appendix Glossary of Essential Beading and Wire-wrapping Techniques (crimping, wrapping, etc) Helpful Measurements Glossary of Soldering Terms Bibliography and Resources |