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 Excellent rescource! January 20, 2006
Artemis Gems (CT)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
This is the best chain making book available. Chain making is an art form that was in danger of becoming lost. The authors have packed a wealth of knowledge about chain making... methods, materials and techniques and then lead you on an inspiring journey of loop in loop chains. Starting out simply and working up to a some very complicated chains. The instructions are clear and precise, the illustrations are very helpful and the pictures of the chains themselves make you want to continue on your chain making journey.
If you are comfortable soldering or fusing metal, this is a great book to begin making chains. If you aren't comfortable with soldering or fusing then this isn't a book for you. Although the chains included will inspire you to learn fusing/soldering, none of these chains can be made without those skills. Irene From Peterson's books will give you a great introduction to chain making via butted chainmaille with open jump rings.
Otherwise, get out the torch, or kiln (they explain how to fuse the rings with a kiln), the fine silver or 22kt gold rings and get ready for a wonderous journey into chain making.
Thank you to the authors for sharing their vast knowledge of loop in loop chain making. This is one of those classic texts that perserves the knowledge of the Masters and passes it down to those yet to come.
A must for hobbyists in chain making. June 17, 2001
Eve Welts (Waltham, MA USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
This book is so well-written, techniques so clearly illustrated, that a really great piece of jewelry can be turned out with little previous experience. It one of the best how-to books of its kind I have seen. For silversmithing beginners, it shows chains that can be made in your living room on a tray from fine silver wire, with a mini-torch, and requires no sophisticated soldering.
An exellent resource October 11, 2000
Anthony Konrath (Key West, Florida United States)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
Jean's book saves time! If you are a craftsman working in gold or silver just the ability to make a quick reference to wire guage and number of links per inch makes this book one of the most useful in the workshop. For the more experienced worker the basic instructions can easily lead on to more complex chain making. It really is one of the most stained, abused and distressed volumes on my shelf.
If you have never made a chain and you want to-this is it! November 3, 1999
jewelry@DeborahRinghaverLane.com (jewelry@deborahringhaverlane.com) (Crescent City, Florida)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I had never made a chain. Then I bought the book. The illustrations are very clear and every question I could think of had been answered within its pages.Before I knew it I was weaving watch bands and making beautiful chains that had that distinctive ancient look. Thank you Jean for the workshop I can take along with me in the form a fabulous book.
Excellent illustrations and great historical perspective October 8, 1999
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
The clear illustrations and construction techniques make this the best book on chain making I've found. Although I'm using a borrowed copy, I'm obsessed to try and construct all the designs included. My family members will all be getting beautiful bracelets and necklaces for gifts this year. I'm looking forward to the next publishing of this wonderful book. No jewelry craftman should be without it!!
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