[TheForge] jewellery for blacksmiths

[Chris Worsley]

Look for books by Oppi Untracht like Jewelry Concepts and Technology or 
Metal Techniques for Craftsmen.
Not cheap books, but if you are interested in jewelry they are valuable 
books to have.
Of course you don't need the book if all you want to do is put hammer 
marks on a ring while it sits on a mandrel.
Chris

Justin Fellenz wrote:

>All,
>
>A friend of mine saw the wedding ring I made and asked if I would
>"reshape" the ring she promised her now ex-husband she would never
>sell. I know zero about gold and fine jewellery making (I cut my
>damascus ring on my lathe). Can any of you direct me to a book or other
>source (besides "the internet" or "the library") for information on
>forging jewellery? I understand most rings are cast, so maybe this is a
>non-sequitur. I was picturing a very small anvil or vise with a
>ring-sized mandel on which one could work with chasing hammer, punch,
>and chisel. She wants a hand-hammered look.
>
>Thoughts?
>
>Thanks,
>
>JRF
>
>
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