The Complete Jewellery Maker

McGrath, JinksJinks McGrath is a designer/jewellery maker with a special interest in enamelling. Her work has been inspired by a number of visits to India, Thailand and Africa where she has watched and worked alongside local craftsmen at work. Jinks trained in England at the Berkshire College of Art and Design and takes commissions via her website: jinksmcgrath.com.Jinks has published a number of jewellery titles including The Rings Book, The Jeweller's Directory of Decorative Finishes, First Steps in Enamelling, The Encyclopedia of Jewellery Making Techniques and Jewellery Making: A Complete Guide for Beginners.

Jewellery making is now more popular than ever before. You no longer need to be a professional to learn the practice of this classic craft and The Complete Jewellery Maker will provide you with the skill, confidence andinspiration to design and create beautiful pieces of jewellery with aprofessional finish.

The Complete Jewellery Maker provides over 100 essential projects and techniques for anyone interested in learning to make jewellery and provides practising jewellers with a great resource for extending their skills.

This book covers everything from basic tools andmaterials, setting up a workshop and health and safety through to advancedjewellery making techniques and the principles of designing your ownpieces. A range of projects are provided, designed to develop jewellery-making skills starting with a simple hat pin using basic techniques, progressing to more complex pieces such as a spiral filigree necklace. All projects are explained witheasy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step colour illustrations. A must-have guide for jewellery makers of all levels.

The Complete Jewellery Maker will provide you with the skill, confidence andinspiration to design and create beautiful pieces of jewellery with aprofessional finish.

The Complete Jewellery Maker will provide you with the skill, confidence andinspiration to design and create beautiful pieces of jewellery with aprofessional finish.

The Complete Jewellery Maker will provide you with the skill, confidence and inspiration to design and create beautiful pieces of jewellery with a professional finish.

Introduction:The story of jewellery
Tools and Materials: Choosing your Equipment and Setting Up Your Workshop
Basic Techniques
Basic Projects
Advanced Projects
Jewellery Design
Gallery Hallmarking/ Tables