The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers: Techniques and Projects by Wing Mun Devenney

Soldering--the art of permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder-- is a unique, challenging, and extremely rewarding artform.

The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers is a comprehensive soldering book for beginners and intermediates that takes the mystery out of this misunderstood technique with clear instructions for jewelry makers.

Designer and jewelry industry insider Wing Mun Devenney gives the reader--

• An introduction to the history of soldering with an overview of conventional and lesser known methods
• An in-depth look at essential equipment and tools as well as health and safety precautions
• The fundamentals of soldering, from setting up and handling parts to understanding solder and fixing mistakes
• A range of soldering techniques--from simple to more complex
• More than 400 full-color illustrations throughout

The author also provides 15 beautiful, step by step projects for the reader to create including rings, pendants, cufflinks, a brooch, and earrings.

With more than 15 years of commercial jewelry experience in design, production, and retail, Wing Mun Devenney has worked with some of the largest jewelry brands in the world and is passionate about the exchange of knowledge between jewelry education and industry.