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Books : The Rings Book (Jewellery Handbooks)In association with Amazon.comby: Jinks McGrath  List Price: $23.40 Price: $15.19 You Save: $8.21 (35%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN: 9780713689730 ISBN: 0713689730 Label: A & C Black Publishers Ltd Manufacturer: A & C Black Publishers Ltd Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: December 14, 2007 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd Studio: A & C Black Publishers Ltd Sales Rank: 836772 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This practical jewellery handbook looks at the history and significance of rings and then guides the reader through a series of step-by-step projects. Featuring a brand new gallery at the back of the book, newly designed insides and a stunning new cover. Average Rating:
 Rating: - pretty goodas long as you're aware of the fact that you need to have access to certain bench tools like a flex shaft, gas tanks, etc.. then you should find this useful as it does present a variety of ring making techniques. i could have done with a few more photographs, but most instructions are pretty clear. Rating: - Worth the moneyI was looking for a book on making rings and creating stone settings for them, and this is it. It has been the catalyst for a bracelet, the synclastic ring on Pg 46 for the general shape, and Mount 9 on page 85 with a cabochon of my own cutting. The information is more applicable than just rings, and the techniques for creating mounts has also worked well on my pendants. It has proved well worth the money. Rating:  - A little disappointedI was a little disappointed. This book is geared more for the person who wants to make rings from scratch i.e., grinding, cutting, filing, soldering, etc. I was looking for instructions and photos on how to mount precious stones into already made 4 and 6 prong ring settings,etc. Rating: - well done!I'm very picky about any instructional book that I buy, it can be hard to find good ones, with clear instructions, enough detail and enough breath of projects. This is one that I would recomend. It has clear directions on the ring shanks, setting and mounting the stones. It focus on certain aspects, but also mentioned related items, like working with platium, casting and a few other alternatives. Enough is mentioned that you can get a start with it if you wish, but doesnt croud the pages with out ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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