Soldering Made Simple Easy techniques for the kitchen-table jeweler

This book is the complete guide to simple soldering. Soldering Made Simple takes all the mystery and fear out of soldering so that amateur jewelry makers — even those who have never held a torch — feel empowered and confident. Friendly and thorough instructional text and step-by-step photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the included projects. Joe Silvera presents soldering techniques that use a simple setup, a handheld butane torch that is safe and easy to operate, and a few other supplies.

Joe is a metalsmith, wax carver, and jewelry teacher. With his wife, Anat, he co-owns Perlz bead and yarn store on the charming main street of Kelseyville, Calif. With years of experience in bench work and lost-wax casting, Joe is now an enthusiastic full-time jewelry-making teacher, sharing the joy with his students and passing on the traditions and techniques of his craft.