Silver jewelry making & paracord bracelets for beginners : a complete & step by step guide

86 Pages·2013·4.043 MB·English

by  Evans, Janet

Silver Jewelry Making & Paracord
Bracelets For Beginners

A Complete & Step by Step Guide

(Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)
Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Part 1: Silver Jewelry Making ............................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 1 – Tools You’ll Need for Making Silver Jewelry ....................................................................... 6

Tool 1 – Pliers ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Tool 2 – Jewelers Saw ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Tool 3 – Files .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Tool 4 – Ball Peen Hammer ............................................................................................................................. 9

Tool 5 – Soldering Torch .................................................................................................................................. 9

Tool 6 – Charcoal Block .................................................................................................................................. 10

Tool 7 – Dish And Borax Cone ..................................................................................................................... 10

Tool 8 – Binding Wire ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Tool 9 – Titanium Soldering Stick ............................................................................................................. 11

Tool 10 – Insulated Tweezers ..................................................................................................................... 11

Tool 11 – Vice ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Tool 12 – Safety Goggles ................................................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 – Materials Needed For Making Silver Jewelry ................................................................... 13

Material #1 - Wire ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Material #2 - Sheet Silver .............................................................................................................................. 18

Material #3 – Jewelry Clasps ....................................................................................................................... 19

Material #4 – Jewelry Findings ................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 3 – Techniques You Need To Master When Making Silver Jewelry ............................... 28

Technique 1 – Preparing Dead Soft Wire ............................................................................................... 28

Technique 2 – Annealing Silver .................................................................................................................. 28

Technique 3 – Melting Silver ....................................................................................................................... 30

Technique 4 – Soldering Silver ................................................................................................................... 33

Technique 5 – Casting Silver ........................................................................................................................ 36
Technique 6– Creating Gemstone Settings From Tubing ................................................................ 39
Technique 7 – How To Bend Tubing ........................................................................................................ 40

Technique 8 – How To Hammer Silver ................................................................................................... 41

Chapter 4 – Some Projects To Try Out ......................................................................................................... 43

Project 1 – Sterling Silver Hand Forged Hoop Earrings ................................................................... 45

Project 2 – Simple Drop Earrings ............................................................................................................. 47

Project 3 – Sterling Silver Ring .................................................................................................................. 49

Project 4 - Diamond Drop Necklace .......................................................................................................... 51

Project 5 – Wild Orchid Evening Necklace ............................................................................................ 53

Project 6- Sterling Silver & Gem Flower Necklace ............................................................................. 55

Chapter 5 – An Accessory With Multiple Purposes ................................................................................ 60

Chapter 6 - What is a Paracord Bracelet and what is Required to Make One? ........................... 62

Chapter 7 - Getting Started with Paracord Bracelets: Knotting and Weaving Methods ......... 65

Chapter 8 - The Three Methods to Splice the Paracord ........................................................................ 68

Eye Splicing or Long Bury Splicing ........................................................................................................... 69

Burn Splicing Paracord .................................................................................................................................. 69

Razor Splicing ..................................................................................................................................................... 70

Spliced Paracord Uses .................................................................................................................................... 71

Chapter 9- How to Make Two Color Paracord Bracelets ...................................................................... 72

Chapter 10- How to Use Paracords to Make Fobs ................................................................................... 75

Chapter 11- How to Use Paracords to Make Neck Lanyards .............................................................. 78

Chapter 12- How to Use Paracords to make Necklaces ........................................................................ 81
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Introduction
There are several types of jewelry. The popular ones are made from precious metals
such as gold and silver are called fine jewelry. The cheaper and more popular ones are
made from copper of other materials such as leather, rubber, semi-precious metals and
paracords are called costume jewelry.
Early pieces of jewelry were purely utilitarian; that means they were not exactly
created to be worn as a fashion accessory. The early civilizations used jewelry to mark
their station in society. Some used nose rings to mark their slaves.
Nowadays, jewelries have gone a long way from being used merely to show your station
in society. Jewelries nowadays could be used as an accessory, and in some cases, as an aid
for survival and safety, such as in the case of paracord bracelets. Not all jewelries can serve
survival purposes though, but most can be used as an accessory.
If you have an eye for fashion, you should try jewelry making. Making your own jewelry
not only helps improve your creativity; it also increases your confidence, knowing that you
are capable of creating something and that you could wear jewelry that is totally unique.

This 2-in-1 exclusive edition on silver jewelry making and paracord bracelets covers the
three purposes of jewelry: adornment, heirloom, and survival and safety.
The first part of the ebook focuses on silver jewelry making. This book will discuss the
basics of making your own silver jewelry. The tools needed for silver jewelry making are
discussed on the first chapter. The next chapter discusses the materials needed. Tips are
also given on how to procure materials such as silver, the price of which fluctuates. When
buying online or in local stores, good bargaining and comparison skills could be handy. It is
also a good idea to find a good supplier early on; finding a good source for the materials is
important because some silver might be adulterated with other metals. There would be
detailed information on various jewelry making techniques. The book also comes with
several projects that you could try completing.
The second part of the book discusses paracord bracelet making. A paracord is a bunch
of nylon woven together. Paracords were first used in parachute suspension lines in World
War II, hence the name. Most hikers and outdoorsman prefer using paracord bracelets for
safety and survival purposes. Hikers use neon colored paracord bracelets so they can be
spotted in the dark. Campers use them because an inch or paracord bracelet unravels into
a foot of usable paracord.
Due to the paracord’s lightness and strength, it can be used in a number of applications.
If done correctly, a paracord bracelet can also be a great fashion accessory. Because it is an
interwoven strand of nylon, the inner strands can be used as thread for sewing. You can
even use them as a shoe lace.
This part of the book will discuss everything you’ll need to make your first paracord
bracelet, including splicing methods, and knotting and weaving methods. Sample projects
will also be discussed. Information on basic materials will also be given. Don’t worry
because you generally need only three: paracords, buckles, and a lighter.
As in any jewelry making undertaking, what is important is to have fun.
Thank you very much for downloading this book. I hope that you learn and enjoy
reading this book.
Part 1: Silver Jewelry Making

Chapter 1 – Tools You’ll Need for Making Silver
Jewelry

As you’ll soon discover there are certain specialist tools needed for making jewelry
from silver you wouldn’t need for making other items of jewelry. Not only do we take a
look at these but also the other general tools required for making not only silver jewelry
but Tgeonoelr 1al –it ePmlise orfs j ewelry as well.
TFlhaetr Ne oasree soerv Cehraali dni fNfeorseen Pt ltiyepress of pliers needed to make silver jewelry.

These are pliers you need for holding pieces with as well as for bending and forming the
silveRro iunntod aN voasreie Ptyli eorf sd ifferent shapes and styles.
Without these pliers you will find it very difficult to create curves or circles. Plus like
the Hflaatl fn Rooseu npldie Prsli ethress e can be used for bending wire.

These pliers also help you to bend silver, but do so without them causing an outside
curvSee rtora btee dcr Eedatgeed P. liers

These pliers wouldn’t normally be used when for actually making the piece of jewelry
but used more for pulling wire through the jewelry or to straighten it out. But you need to
be cTaroeoful l2 w –h eJenw useilnegr tsh eSsaew as they can leave marks on the silver.

It’s important you purchase the best quality saw you can. You’ll notice that the blades
come with blades of varying sizes. However initially I’d recommend you start with a saw
that’s fitted with a 1, 0 or 0/1 grade blade. You should only consider using saws with
bladTeos oolf g3r a–d Fei 2le asn d upwards when you’ve been making silver jewelry for a while.
Just as with pliers there are several different types of files you’ll need to help ensure
you create and make some wonderful pieces of jewelry. The kinds of files you’ll need to
purchase are as follows:
Needle File

There are several different types of needle files you’ll need to purchase. The main ones
you will have to buy are for when you make a piece of jewelry that’s flat, half round, oval
and triangular.
Large Flat File

Without this type of file in your toolbox you’re going to find removing solder from your
pieces of silver jewelry difficult.
Large Half Round File
You’ll find this file extremely useful when you need to clean and smooth the inside of
any silver ring shank.
Tool 4 – Ball Peen Hammer

This is an essential tool to have as it can be used for making jewelry in a variety of
different ways. Without this tapping (peening) silver pins, narrow joints or rivets into
shapTeo wolil l5 b –e dSiofflidcuelrt.i n g Torch

When you’re selecting a soldering torch, make sure you go for a one that can be easily
adjusted so it can produce either a wide or narrow flame. However it’s worth considering
purchasing two soldering torches, as there is certain jewelry making tasks such as
reticulation, which needs two torches to complete it. If you’re going to purchase two
torches then you should go for one that’s hand held and the other that remains in a fixed
position so the heat of the flame will also be directed towards the soldering block.