Small-Scale Silversmithing

by F J Whitelaw

Overview

Silversmithing is an exciting and developing craft, which combines traditional techniques with contemporary design and technology. This practical book introduces the craft with a guide to the workshop and its tools, then emphasises the importance of drawing and design before explaining key techniques and showing how they can be used in clearly illustrated projects. By keeping the individual pieces small, it explains a range of skills that can be developed and combined to make more adventurous items. It discusses transforming silver sheets or rods into three-dimensional shapes using sinking, raising and forging techniques. It teaches how to silver solder and attach handles to the rounded body of a bowl and create well-fitting seams. Nine projects illustrate the techniques in use and include making spoons, round boxes, hinged lids, drinker beakers and candlesticks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785006180
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	08/26/2019
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

F J Whitelaw has been a practising silversmith for over 25 years. She combines traditional silversmithing techniques with contemporary design to create exquisite collections of domestic silver, which may be ornamental or functional. As well as her work as a leading silversmith, Francis has taught three-dimensional design, jewellery making and small metalwork for many years.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Getting Started 8

Chapter 2 Working With Silver 20

Chapter 3 Design and Decoration 24

Chapter 4 Hammering Techniques - Sinking and Planishing 32

Chapter 5 Doming, Drilling and Soldering 40

Chapter 6 Forging 46

Chapter 7 Ladles and Spoons 53

Chapter 8 Soldering Seams 59

Chapter 9 Making a Hinge 65

Chapter 10 Other Hammering Techniques 81

Chapter 11 Constructing a Seamed Vessel or Container 90

Chapter 12 Scaling Up Construction 100

Chapter 13 Finishing and Polishing 104

Finding Supplies 107

Glossary of Techniques, Terms and Tools 108

Index 112