{"product_id":"simple-soldering-a-beginners-guide-to-jewelry-making-paperback","title":"Simple Soldering: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Richbourg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, \u003ci\u003eSimple Soldering\u003c\/i\u003e proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor and teacher 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 instructs how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget and living space. Detailed step-by-step instructions walk you through the basic tools and materials you need, plus how to use them. A sample chapter gives a host of introductory exercises that teach solid skills, allowing you to test these techniques on a small scale. Finally, you'll discover 20 finished projects that include earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and clasps that may also include bead or wire embellishment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate also demonstrates how to combine and layer techniques to gorgeous effect. She also examines common mistakes, shows how to correct or adapt them, and gives advice on when it's time to start over. Most of all, having taught thousands of classes on soldering, Kate has a \"you can do it!\" attitude that shines through to help even the most reluctant jewelry maker fire up the torch with ease. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eSimple Soldering\u003c\/i\u003e, the art of metal working one-of-a-kind jewelry is now at your fingertips.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Ferrant Richbourg\u003c\/b\u003e is the former Director of Education for Beaducation and has led classes and workshops around the world and online. She has more than 16 years of experience teaching jewelry techniques, including beading, wirework, and metalsmithing. \u003ci\u003eSimple Soldering\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book. Kate lives in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760438018336,"sku":"9781596685505","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/43ea78ee871420e75c7d4d7e3a1e78df.webp?v=1780179936","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/simple-soldering-a-beginners-guide-to-jewelry-making-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}