Simple Soldering: a Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making

Cover; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; How to Use this Book; How Soldering Works; Fire Scale & Flux; Types of Solder; Flow Points & Grades; Steps for Soldering; 1. The Basics; Get Organized; Improvise Your Space; Lighting & Magnification; Safety; 2. Setting Up a Work Space; Solder Setup; Bench & Hammering Tools; Cutting Tools; Pliers; Marking & Measuring Tools; Filing & Polishing Tools; Advanced Tools; 3. The Tools; Metals; Forms, Gauges & Uses of Metals; Stones; Beads; 4. The Materials; Sampler Square 1: Connecting Metal Using Jump Rings; Sampler Square 2: Texturing.;Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, Simple Soldering 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. Author and teacher Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professional-looking jewelry pieces through simple.