Konstfacks bibliotek

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*020  $a0-7136-5393-0  :$c£11.99 : CIP entry (Apr.)
*035  $a(Ko)17209
*040  $dBNB$dKo
*084  $aIhea
*1001 $aMcGrath, Jinks
*24514$aThe rings book  /$cJinks McGrath
*260  $aLondon  :$bA. & C. Black ,$c2001
*300  $a128 s.  :$bfärgill.  :$c24 cm
*650 4$aRingar
*650 4$aSmycken
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An illustrated and practical book that provides the jewellery maker with the principles and basic necessities for making rings, including plain bands, D sections, double bands, and hollow rings.

Jinks McGrath explores the history and significance of rings as well as ring making, metal selection, and ring forming techniques, including fusing, texturing and enamelling. Clear, step-by-step photos demonstrate soldering, shaping, annealing, and forging. Also featured are ring decorating methods, as well as ten mounts, nine settings, and a stones chart for identifying specific decorative stones.

She offers inspirational ideas and illustrations which are designed to encourage jewellery-makers.