Indian Jewelry Making: Volume II

Indian Jewelry Making: Volume II guides silversmiths through traditional Southwestern jewelry techniques with illustrated projects and practical instruction. This digital edition is offered as an instant PDF download, so you can access the material right after purchase.

Written by Oscar T. Branson, this volume builds on the popularity of the first volume by presenting more advanced projects while also preserving the history behind the craft. Every piece of instruction is supported by the original book’s photographs and illustrations.

Book Overview

Indian Jewelry Making: Volume II is a practical guide to advanced Native American silversmithing. The book presents a wide range of projects, from the Zuni style turquoise inlay and silver boxes to sand casting, bracelets, buckles, and silver goblets. It also includes historical examples such as old style Navajo earrings and silver headstalls.

This volume is intended for silversmiths, jewelry makers, and students of Southwestern Indian jewelry. The original edition was published by Treasure Chest Publications in 1979, and this digital PDF preserves the content and illustrations of that edition.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step instruction for advanced silversmithing projects, including the Zuni cluster and multicolor inlay.
• Historical context for Southwestern Indian jewelry, from early Navajo earrings to Spanish-inspired headstalls.
• Techniques for cuttlebone casting, sand casting, rocker or file engraving, and leaf and flower decorations.
• Directions for making boxes, belt buckles, link bracelets, domed channel bracelets, and silver tableware.
• Examples of silver Kachina figures, Indian figures, and goblets as one-of-a-kind designs.
• Practical notes on tools, silver solder, flux, and improvised workshop equipment.

Why This Book Matters

Indian Jewelry Making has become a trusted reference for people interested in Southwestern silverwork. The first volume sold 45,000 copies in eighteen months, and this second volume continues that legacy with more advanced projects and historical examples.

The book documents a truly American art form and shows how traditional designs continue to influence contemporary jewelry. It remains valuable for collectors, historians, and working silversmiths.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, the PDF will be available for immediate access through your account or download link.

It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications. You can read it across your preferred screens.

FAQ

When will I receive access? You will have access to the PDF immediately after purchase. No physical item is sent.

Is there a physical copy included? No. This is a digital edition only, delivered in PDF format.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile phones, and standard reading software.

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