The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making
by Tammy Powley · Tammy Powley
Reference manual covering beading, wirework, metal fabrication, polymer clay, and precious metal clay, with over 700 step-by-step photos. Readers finish able to choose tools, execute core techniques, and complete finished pieces in several jewelry disciplines.
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