Stone setting can often appear mysterious and impossible: an ancient craft used to hold beautiful gems secure in the most elegant of designs. This practical book explains the techniques of the master stone setter in an accessible and encouraging style. Written by Scott McIntyre, it explains the complex world of setting with step-by-step instructions, supported by informative illustrations and excellent examples of finished pieces. It is a manual that shines with inspiration and practical advice.
Topics covered include: setting techniques, from bezel, claw and flush, through to single row and multiple pave, then to skilled methods such as channel and microclaw. Advice is given on the options and attributes of each type of setting , as well as ideas for mixing styles and experimenting with setting methods. It is written informally throughout with an emphasis on patience and precision.
AUTHOR: Scott McIntyre has been a designer goldsmith for over twenty-five years, creating bespoke pieces of jewellery across Scotland's central belt. He is now a passionate teacher at Vanilla Ink, Scotland's unique jewellery school in Glasgow.
97 colour photographs
By:
Scott McIntyre Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 242mm,
Width: 172mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 249g ISBN:9781785006913 ISBN 10: 1785006916 Pages: 96 Publication Date:01 April 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Scott McIntyre has been a designer goldsmith for over twenty-five years, creating bespoke pieces of jewellery across Scotland's central belt. He is now a passionate teacher at Vanilla Ink, Scotland's unique jewellery school in Glasgow.