Creative Stonesetting
by John Cogswell
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Author: John CogswellIllustrator: John Cogswell
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-01
ISBN: 1929565224
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Brynmorgen Press
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Book Review: I've been waiting for this!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have literally been waiting for this book to be published, both because I knew John was writing a book on stonesetting, and because I needed such a book for teaching stone setting in my classes. I have hundreds of pages of handouts gathered from various sources from the past 30 years, as well as some very sophisticated instructions geared toward commercial jewelers, but what I have missed is a comprehensive manual of basic stonesetting information that interested beginners can use. Many jewelry making manuals have one chapter on stonesetting, but my universal complaint with all of them is that they assume the reader has a body of information already - and that presumed body of information is different from manual to manual, so instructions are uneven at best. Also, when some instructions blithely say things like "score, bend and solder a box, then solder a prong in each corner", the inevitable questions like "What gauge sheet? What gauge wire? How do I hold everything in place to solder?" are not discussed, making such instructions useless for beginners. I teach bezel setting and some simple prong setting, but I am no stonesetting pro. I especially welcome the kinds of hints that professionals have and are frequently reluctant to share. John Cogswell, the workshop leader extraordinaire, has come through with the information I need. From concise definitions of tools, through measuring methods, to actual construction - it is all here.
I am not interested in possible projects - I can design my own pieces but when I have a triangular faceted amethyst to set on a piece, I am wanting solid information on tools, measurements, construction suggestions and actual setting hints. John's exquisite drawings are clear and easy to follow. Also, he offers some of the best information on the customization and use of gravers that I have ever read. I have access to all the contemporary jewelry magazines, but I need basic construction information that is detailed and consistent. An added delight in this book is hearing John's voice coming through in the prose; folksy, reassuring, friendly and consummately knowledgeable
Summary of Creative Stonesetting
Creative Stonesetting reaches beyond the usual prong-or-bezel solutions to explore innovative settings for jewelers. Through more than 600 helpful drawings, the author explains the construction of dozens of unusual solutions that balance elegance, practicality, and security. Outstanding examples from professional jewelry designers show what can be done with these skills and will inspire readers to move in new directions themselves.Arts & Photography Books
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