L'orfèvrerie

The crafts of watchmaking and jewelery


This book deals with these different ways, traditional or innovative, of working precious and non-precious metals to make jewelry and goldsmith objects. After a presentation of these various techniques, such as Kum Boo, engraving, electrolytic baths, artisanal methods of casting and stamping, a chapter studies gems, giving an important place to the size of the stones. Then, various business strategies are discussed for those who wish to publicize and sell their creations. Finally, in the last part, different projects are presented in a clear and rigorous way, step by step, illustrated with photographs to show in detail the techniques for the realization of each object, the little tricks of the trade, as well as the assembly methods. individuals.
  • Isbn
  • Ean 9782851011657
  • Author Carles Codina
  • Editor Vial, Collection : Art et techniques
  • Language fr_CH
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