The New Silversmith

Innovative, Sustainable Techniques for Creating Nature-Inspired Jewelry
The New Silversmith presents author and jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold’s innovative, zero-waste techniques for hand fabricating nature-inspired jewelry pieces from sterling silver.

In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver.

Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary ways.
 

• Essentials. An overview of safety rules, as well as metal, tools, and torch and how to use them. 
• Projects. A variety of techniques, illustrated by stunning projects ranging from simple chain designs to a textured branch to a delicate dragonfly, provide inspiration as well as instruction.
• Access to online tutorials. QR codes throughout the book link to concise, silent how-to videos that depict the techniques shown.