Making Silver Chains - Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs (gnv64) torrent

Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs
By Glen F.Waszek
Lark Books | ISBN: 1579901832 | 2010 | PDF | 112 pages | 37.5 mb

This is an excellent book for a novice to intermediate metalworker. The instructions, diagrams, and photographs are very clear and are presented in a logical order. First, Mr. Waszek walks you through descriptions for tools and materials. Next, he explains the basics of working silver. Don't be intimidated by the processes of annealing, pickling, and soldering! The step-by-step instructions and tips make it easy. Instructions for professional finishing are provided, so your chains will be smooth and elegant. Once the basics have been introduced, you're ready for the projects. You'll learn to make trace chains, curb chains, circular link chains, loop-in-loop chains, and fancy links, plus you'll learn how to make your own findings to fasten your chains.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Gallery of Projects
Techniques, Materials, and Tools
Trace Chains
Curb Chains
The Idiot's Delight and Other Circular Link Chains
Loop-in-Loop Chains
Fancy Link Chains
Finishing Touches: Fasteners
Index