Mary Hettmansperger

By cutting, folding, stacking, and cold-connecting various metals, Mary Hettmansperger presents new possibilities for making jewelry without soldering. A brief study of basic tools and fundamental techniques - simple forging and finishing skills such as using a propane torch to produce a patina - allows you to create many projects with ease.

Beads and found objects like coins and stones also play a role in the designs, both as embellishments and to enhance the connections. An inspiring photographic gallery completes this guide to a fascinating form of jewelry-making.