Chainmaking for jewelers

Abstract

"Jewelers have been creating chains for thousands of years -- they can be found in almost every culture in the world. There is a rich history of chainmaking, from the palaces of kings and queens to family heirlooms that mean so much to each of us. We are enticed by the process that converts a material as rigid as metal into a delicate structure that flows through our fingers like water. In this remarkable book, Matthieu Cheminée provides detailed instructions for making more than one hundred chains through clear text and more than 2000 color photographs. With a few tools and basic metalworking skills, Chainmaking for Jewelers brings a wide range of chains from simple to complex within the reach of any willing student." -- Back cover

Contents

Getting started -- Simple link chains -- No solder -- Single version chains -- Chains with multiple versions -- Loop-in-loop chains -- Chain mail chains.