Mounting and Setting Stones
Seiten
2018
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-912217-56-4 (ISBN)
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-912217-56-4 (ISBN)
A clear and practical introduction to mounting and setting stones, suitable for both the student and the practising jeweller.
The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels.
This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn how to fix the stone in place.
With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers, a detailed look at mount construction and a useful section on specialist tools and techniques, this guide reveals the skills and methods required for successful mounting and setting.
The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels.
This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn how to fix the stone in place.
With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers, a detailed look at mount construction and a useful section on specialist tools and techniques, this guide reveals the skills and methods required for successful mounting and setting.
Sonia Cheadle is an award-winning goldsmith and designer who runs a small private school in Clerkenwell. She specialises in contemporary diamond jewellery and her work can be seen exhibited at various events including Goldsmiths Fair and Origin. Her latest collections can be viewed at www.soniacheadle.com.
Preface
Introduction
1. The Basics
2. Mounts and the Principles of Setting
3. When Things Turn Fancy
4. Rub-over
5. Claw
6. Gypsy
7. Pavé
8. Channel
9. Tension
10. Set from Behind
11. A Quick Gypsy Solution
12. Specialist Tools and Techniques
Gallery
Conclusion
Useful Addresses
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.07.2018 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Design and Make |
| Zusatzinfo | 50 photographs and 100 drawings |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 406 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-912217-56-2 / 1912217562 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-912217-56-4 / 9781912217564 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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