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Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing (Jewelry Studio) | 
| Author: Liz Jones
Publisher: Interweave Press
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 8734
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 120
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 1596680660
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5942
EAN: 9781596680661
ASIN: 1596680660
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Product Description
Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
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Filled a knowledge gap, found a favorite April 27, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Teaches you making your own ball-end head pins from wire, fusing rings closed, shaping them via hammer or pliers as you can see by the shapes on the cover, stamping "inspiration" links (my favorite find, I will upload a photo of that page in a moment), and it has some good info and tips along the way.
I gave it 4/5 stars because her suggested resources for fine silver wire only offer it in thickness up to 18 gauge - yet for her projects you frequently need thicker stuff. surepure.com is the website I found so far to get it... getting your metal will be pricier than the tools that's for sure!
And it tells you it has to be a pure metal to fuse, FINE silver, not sterling. To me the obvious question is "Ok, so can I fuse and practice with copper first to save a few bucks?" If the book gives you the ok or tips to try copper (or pure gold if you're a lotto winner), I could not find that information in here.
You'll need a kiln brick, torch, pliers, high-quality flush cutters, and fine silver wire to get started on basics. Steel bench block, hammer, metal stamps, and a tumbler if you want to get fancy and finish to perfection. I had everything but a tumbler, which I just picked up on ebay for less than $30. :)
Where I'm coming from FYI: I'm a beadweaver, chainmailler (jump ring weaving really), lampworker, and I've dabbled in wireworking. Somehow I missed trying fusing along the way so this book filled that gap nicely for me. I plan to make frames for my lampwork beads, and some funky links to insert in my chainmaille pieces.
if you wanted to know about fusing fine silver April 22, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a terrific resource for learning about fusing (instead of soldering) fine silver. The information is clear and easy to understand. It's especially helpful for those who might not have easy access to a hands-on class.
 Like having my own wire fusing class! April 3, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I've been wanting to take a class doing fine silver wire fusing and for less than $16, I got my own little class with this book. I had done the basic balling of headpins with fine silver wire but was intimidated to fuse larger gauges of wire together. (With the price of silver today, I didn't want to make a lot of mistakes.) This book gave me the confidence to try it and within a half hour, I had made a really cute chain bracelet. Her directions are clear and easy to follow. She gives a lot of tips and hints along the way. I have a favorite new jewelry technique!!! I had worked with torches before (with glass), so as long as you can get over the fear of using a torch, it's a fun and easy way to make silver jewelry. I still need a little practice (and you will ruin a few rings when you start out), but my first few projects went so well that I'm excited and inspired to keep going.
love it! March 9, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
i was intimidated at first by using a torch, but the author makes it simple and accessable to the beginning beader/jewlry maker. i had so much fun playing and love all the complements i get on what i've created. the author includes lots of project ideas and inspiration. i can't wait for a sequal! easy to read, lots of detailed photos. a must have!
 For beginners February 29, 2008
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
Although this book is good, it is strictly for beginners. I consider myself an advanced beginner (I've taken one class) and I only learned one thing in this book. Buy this book if you've never done any kind of fusing or soldering and you'll learn alot, but if you've ever done it before buy a different book.
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