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Description
The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels.
This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn how to fix the stone in place.
With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers, a detailed look at mount construction and a useful section on specialist tools and techniques, this guide reveals the skills and methods required for successful mounting and setting.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The Basics
2. Mounts and the Principles of Setting
3. When Things Turn Fancy
4. Rub-over
5. Claw
6. Gypsy
7. Pavé
8. Channel
9. Tension
10. Set from Behind
11. A Quick Gypsy Solution
12. Specialist Tools and Techniques
Gallery
Conclusion
Useful Addresses
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | May 22 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 128 |
| ISBN | 9781912217564 |
| Imprint | Herbert Press |
| Illustrations | 50 photographs and 100 drawings |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
| Series | Design and Make |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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