http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
complete photo guide to making metal jewelry
1 online resource (223 pages) : color illustrations.
Introduction to metals and gems: Unique units of measuring metal -- Metals and alloys -- Unique gem measurements -- Gem anatomy / Basic skills: Sawing -- Drilling -- Piercing -- Filing -- Finishing / Connections: Cold connections -- Hot connections / Texturing metal: Hammer textures -- Roller embossing -- Reticulation -- Metal overlay / Forging and forming: Dapping -- Forging -- Anticlastic and synclastic forming / Setting stones: Bezel setting -- Prong setting -- Tube setting -- Flush setting / Projects: Stretched diamond earrings -- Captive stone pendant -- Hammer textured necklace -- Leaf pin -- Yin yang pendant -- Synclastic cuff -- Anticlastic cuff -- Forged spiral pin -- reticulated earrings -- Flush set textured ring.
Introduction to metals and gems -- Basic skills -- Connections -- Texturing metal -- Forging and forming -- Setting stones -- Projects -- Inspiration gallery.
Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index.