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Tooling around

Article Abstract:

Carved jewelry design enhances the final product and this can be achieved even without any power tools. Jewelers can think of ways of how their carving tools can serve them before setting out with designs. They should make the most of their available materials so that carving the actual design becomes an easy task.

Equipment and supplies, Art metalwork, Carving (Decorative arts)

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Shadowbox construction

Article Abstract:

Shadowbox jewelry designs consist of two or more metal layers arranged in such a way as to form a shallow three-dimensional space. The play of light on the box creates a magical effect. Shadowbox designs require the use of a jeweler's saw, soldering, filing, shaping and buffing skills.

Pendants (Jewelry)

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Armed with cabochons

Article Abstract:

The only implements needed in designing a cabochon bracelet are a bezel burnisher and a bezel pusher. The procedure for fashioning the bracelet is discussed.

Bracelets

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