Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter's Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More by Lisa Bluhm Lark/Chapelle - 1CoolTool.com

Soldering has moved out of the garage shop and taken the crafting world by storm! It’s a fabulous, easy-to-learn technique for creating jewelry, decorative accents, and keepsakes, and this comprehensive guide takes beginners step-by-step through all the basics: glass cutting, working with copper foil, and the actual soldering itself. Easy-to-trace patterns with glass cutting lines are included, along with vintage photos and decorative paper. Make a mini scrapbook fold-out frame to hold cherished photos and mementos. Learn to work with curved surfaces on projects such as a playful Turquoise Swirl Cuff. A comprehensive techniques section helps novices learn the basics and trouble-shoot potential problems as they work.

Customer Reviews

5 stars Create Jewelry with Your Own Personality!
There are several books on the market for stained glass technique soldered jewelry. This is THE book to buy if you want to learn the basics. Tools and supplies are covered thoroughly as well as finishing techniques. Lovely beginner projects include a Letter Pendant, Vintage Angel Ornament and Easy Retro Ornament. I can't wait to try the spiral wire bead ring. Bluhm makes it all look easy but you'll need to practice, practice, practice to make your pieces look as good as hers. Don't let that intimidate you though, it'll be fun foiling and soldering! Once you've mastered it, you'll be turning out lovely jewelry with your own unique personality.

5 stars Jewelry Nut
I have wanted to learn this process and this book provides great ideas and easy to follow instructions.

5 stars Best book about soldering jewelry!
This book is by far the best if you want to learn how to solder jewelry pieces. I loved the way it is written, easy to understand, and the projects are a blast to learn, with wonderful color photos throughout the book. I highly recommend it for your craft library.

5 stars Excellent for those new to soldered jewelry making
Highly recommended for those new to soldered jewelry making. The author clearly outlines a list of necessary tools and provides simply and easy to understand instructions for completing each of the projects listed in the book. I have purchased several hundred dollars worth of books on soldered jewelry making and this book is by far the best one to date. Instructions are clear, accurate and easy to follow. Projects are attractive, modern, and marketable in today's venues. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

5 stars If you want to learn to solder....BUY THIS BOOK!
I have purchased five books on soldered jewelry. I continue to return time and time again to this book! The instructions are crystal clear and easy to follow. Soldering can be intimidating...not here. You will be ready to go to the iron and get started after just one pass through this book! I just can't say enough about it. THIS IS THE ONE.