Title:
Creative wax carving : a modern approach to an ancient craft with 15 jewelry projects. / Emilie Shapiro.
Author:
Shapiro, Emilie, author.
Publication Information:
New York, New York : Lark Crafts, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., [2017]
Call Number:
NK9580 .S45 2017
Abstract:
For both new and more experienced jewelers, this thorough class in wax carving teaches a fun, effective, and easy way to create beautiful pieces! Low maintenance and easy to do at home, wax carving requires just a handful of tools and inexpensive materials--and you can work on your kitchen table. Master jeweler and teacher Emilie Shapiro makes her hands-on techniques accessible to anyone, as she leads readers through the fundamentals, explaining how to make molds and multiple models with variations. With projects ranging from a very simple carved ring and tribal-inspired earrings to intermediate-level pieces like an Elephant Pendant, Snake Bangle, and Cuff Bracelet with a Bezel-Set Gemstone, this book is a must-have for every jeweler.
ISBN:
9781454709329
Physical Description:
ix, 134 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Wax Carving Fundamentals -- Materials -- Essential Tools and Machines -- Basic Techniques -- Projects -- Beginner Projects -- Basic Carved Ring -- Wood Grain Textured Ring -- Domed Monogram Pendant -- Filigree-Inspired Pendant -- Tribal-Inspired Earrings -- Arrowhead Ring -- Intermediate Projects -- Elephant Pendant -- Snake Bangle -- Sunflower Ring -- Basic Bezel-Set Pendant-Hard Wax -- Prong-Set Ring with Bezel Seat Variation -- Cuff Bracelet with Bezel-Set Gemstone-Soft Wax -- Patterned Bezel Wire Pendant -- Buildup Ring -- Eternity-Style Tubs-Set Ring.
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