"Mostly Metals: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Design--Contemporary Silver, Gold and Copper Jewelry" by Karin Buckingham.

Jewelry that shimmers with rich gold, silver or copper needn't be difficult to make. And you don't have to buy a lot of expensive equipment to get started. In Mostly Metals, author Karin Buckingham presents her five building blocks of jewelry design: plain loops, wrapped loops, jumprings, chain and spacers. Each chapter focuses on one of these fundamentals with projects that incorporate each element into great jewelry designs--all made with easy-to-find materials and three basic tools.
This book shows in detail the "how-to" steps of making each necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings, then goes beyond to teach you the "whys." In her conversational style, Karin shares the reasons behind her choices so you can build your understanding of the many small decisions that drive great design. Practice your skills, enjoy creating the projects and soon you'll be fashioning your own fantastic metal jewelry.

Softcover, full color, 94 pages
38 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Beginner