Soldered Alchemy: 24 Jewelry Projects Using New Soft-Solder Techniques - Softcover

Love, Laura Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440243522 ISBN 13: 9781440243523

Publisher: Interweave, 2015

Synopsis

Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic!

For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, you'll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your jewelry. Twenty-four gorgeous projects with detailed photos walk you through the basics of decorative solder, bridging wire with solder, adding copper or vintage patinas and more.

About this title

About the Author

Laura Beth Love is a self-taught artist who is most known for her jewelry made from broken vintage china, incorporating her signature style of soft soldering and beaded solder details. Her first book, BoHo Chic Jewelry, teaches readers to recreate some of Laura's most popular pieces. Her work has been featured in Country Living Magazine, as well as in numerous other print and online publications and blogs. Her work can be found online at www.laurabethlove.com and www.dishfunctionaldesigns.com.

Review

"Chapters build on each other to provide you with good skills in soft soldering through 'learning by doing.'" --Beader's Best magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: Interweave
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1440243522
• ISBN 13: 9781440243523
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128