A 150+ page book, packed full of jewellery ideas and methods. Hilary Bowen is a British female turner, of most forms, with a special interest in jewellery. The book is written for turners, by a turner, not from the view of pure jewellery design. Her methods and ideas are practical and achievable by most turners, with something for all experience levels. Though I didn’t do it justice in the long run, my video ‘Video #16 – Update and Make Your Own Laminated Blanks’ was based on a principal from this book.
The book is split into 3 parts and 17 chapters. Part three has particular relevance to turners in general, not just jewellery creators.
Part One – Preliminaries
- Health and Safety
- Tools and Equipment
- Timber
- Chucking Techniques
- Design
Part Two – Projects
- Earrings
- Brooches
- Bangles
- Rings
- Necklaces
Part Three – Further Techniques and Refinements
- Stains and Dyes
- Inlay Wire
- Laminating
- Other Decorative Techniques
- Finishing Techniques
- Jewellery Findings
- Turning Alternative Materials