Creating Steel Jewelry: Etching, Fusing, Keum Boo, Enameling, Stainless and More
By: Bette Barnett, with contributions by Amanda Denison, Andy Cooperman, and foreword by Peter Johnsson
Creating Steel Jewelry is an essential resource for metalsmiths, from jewelers to blacksmiths and bladesmiths, seeking to expand their craft into decorative steel work. This 162-page hardcover offers step-by-step instructions for various techniques, including etching, enameling, Keum Boo, and fusing, each supported by high-quality visuals, with 306 color photos, charts, and illustrations to guide the reader. The book functions as a comprehensive benchtop guide, perfect for both beginners and seasoned artisans aiming to craft intricate jewelry and steel objects, from sculptures to blades.
Authored by Bette Barnett, with contributions from experts like Amanda Denison on enameling and Andy Cooperman on stainless steel, and featuring a foreword by master swordsmith Peter Johnsson, Creating Steel Jewelry is enriched with hundreds of hours of instructional experience. This book provides a foundation in steelwork techniques and tools, inspiring creators to bring new life to steel jewelry and art.
Key Features
- Pages: 162
- Format: Hardcover
- Illustrations: 306 high-quality color photos, charts, and drawings
- Comprehensive Guide: Covers fusing, etching, enameling, Keum Boo, patination, and more.
- Practical Steps and Background: Includes benchtop guidance with historical and cultural context.
Chapters Include
- Basics of Steel
- Materials, Tools, and Techniques
- Working with Stainless Steel
- Etching Low Carbon Steel
- Fusing Gold and Other Metals to Steel
- Keum Boo on Steel
- Patinating and Sealing Steel Jewelry
- Enameling on Steel
- Photo Gallery
