Davidchain Jewelry

		The fourth book, Chain and Bead Jewelry Soldering Connections, released from Author House self-publishing company in March 2011. My goal with this fourth book is to illustrate a simplified, safe, and user-friendly technique for soldering metal jump rings and creating large Argentium headpin wires, to be combined with metal and gemstone beads into stunning jewelry designs. Throughout my first three books, I have illustrated cold-connected beaded chain techniques that do not need any soldering to complete a strong jewelry design. However as the jump ring diameter increases, it is inherently weaker and needs to be soldered to achieve the same level of strength. The soldering of large diameter rings will be the basis for ten jewelry projects in the Spiral chapter. The second need for a hot torch is to heat Argentium wire to produce a headpin, which I have illustrated with finer 19-gauge wire in my 2nd and 3rd books. In this 4th book, I am taking this concept to a new level by heating larger 16-gauge wire into a larger headpin to be used not just for setting beads, but as a constructional element in a variety of chain designs throughout the ten jewelry projects in the Tear-Loop chapter. Click on any of the images below for a quick preview of 5 out of 20 original jewelry designs illustrated in this informative book.
Loop Bracelet	Mobius Earring	Spiral Earrings	Triad Earrings	Money Bracelet

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4th Book Reviews and Email Testimonials

Soldering Connections by Jeannie K Dukic Learn to solder silver, bronze, copper, and gold jump rings into stunning beaded chain jewelry designs with renowned book author and workshop instructor Scott David Plumlee. This book is a user-friendly approach for soldering metal jump rings and Argentium headpins. It contains essential techniques like making your own jump rings and ball head pins, and a extensive section on soldering tools. He explains the difference between a butane and a propane torch and what each is best suited for. There are excellent step out pictures for common soldering problems and how to fix them. Once you learn how to make your own ball head pins, there is a great illustrated diagram and instructions on how to make two identical ear wires. If you never used a torch before, this book will make it seem less scary. Scott tells in detail about the best wire to use for the soldering task. Then the project section is next. It’s in two chapters, spiral and tear-loop and WOW! The spiral projects are all stunning and unique chain maille designs and the tear-loop are done with ball head pins. I like that he separated them like that. “20 spine-tingling jewelry designs”, and he’s right. There are things in there I never seen done before by anyone. There is a really cool money bracelet you must see…made with REAL dollar bills! That in itself is worth the purchase of the book. I know all the projects will be comfortable to wear and make the most unique gifts that you will treasure always. Even if you don’t do your own soldering for these projects you can still make all of them. The projects don’t require that you do your own soldering. This book just encourages you to and shows you how step-by-step. It’s like have Scott right next to you teaching you himself. This is Scott’s 4th self-published book and his goal is for you to overcome your fear of the flame with his user-friendly method….The Scott Method. If you purchase the book from his website you can get a signed copy. Review by Jeannie K Dukic --- Jewelry by Jeannie --- www.jkdjewelry.com Read the full book review at: http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog/2011/03/29/soldering-connections/

Chain maille and beyond -- lots of clever ideas by Lori Anderson Well, David Plumlee has done it again! Another of his beautiful books landed on my doorstep but this time there's a twist -- he teaches us how to solder! The book covers twenty projects using sterling silver, bronze, copper, and gold jump rings. I love that he shows how to solder rings, many using a simple butane torch. The beginning of the book covers the basics, which includes a handy and complete demonstration on making ear wires, a magnetic clasp, and a hammered S-clasp. He also covers the finishing process, which I found very informative, particularly when he talked about a second pickling process. I've run into the same technical issues he discussed, and when I tried his solution, it cleared my problem right up. The projects are fantastic, and many of them don't require you to solder. Earrings can be solder-free, due to their nature, and some of the bracelets are able to be made without firing up a torch. However, David's explanations and diagrams are so easy to follow, you'll be able to whip out that torch and become an expert in no time. The designs are fresh and creative. The Beaded Triad earrings above prepare you for the Beaded Triad bracelet and the Beaded Star key fob and earrings. He also shows you how to make a stunning mobius pair of earrings and a bracelet, and for that tutorial alone, I'd buy the book. One of the things I love about this particular book is it's not all chain maille -- it goes into forging as well. The other beauty is the projects are accessible and doable for all skill levels. It's a terrific book with a lot of places for you to jump off and run with your own creative variations. Highly recommended!!!! Review by Lori Anderson --- Lori Anderson Designs --- www.lorianderson.net Read the full book review at: http://www.amazon.com/Chain-Bead-Jewelry-Soldering-Connections/product-reviews/1452078920/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1