Indian Jewelry Making, Volume 2

Indian Jewelry Making, Volume 2 is a complete digital guide for silversmiths interested in Southwestern Indian jewelry. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.

Written by Oscar T. Branson, this volume builds on the first book with advanced projects and techniques. It is designed for craftsmen, jewelers, and collectors of Native American metalwork.

Book Overview

This 63-page manual presents a range of silversmithing projects inspired by Navajo and Zuni jewelry traditions. Topics include old-style Navajo earrings, the silver headstall or bridle, whisker pullers, cutouts and inlays, silver boxes, tableware, sand casting, and more.

The book includes historical and cultural background, as well as practical notes on tools, soldering, and working with silver. Volume 1 sold over 45,000 copies, and this second volume offers further instruction for those who want to expand their skills.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step illustrated projects for jewelry and silver items
• Techniques for cutouts, inlays, stone settings, and sand casting
• Instructions for making tools and improvising equipment
• Historical notes on Navajo and Zuni silversmithing
• Examples of traditional and contemporary designs
• Guidance on soldering, filing, engraving, and finishing

Why This Book Matters

Indian Jewelry Making, Volume 2 documents an important American art form and preserves knowledge about Native American silversmithing. It shows how traditional designs and methods can inspire new work. For students of craft history and working silversmiths alike, this guide offers practical instruction grounded in cultural heritage.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you can access the PDF on your device immediately.

The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps. Adobe Reader or any standard PDF viewer can open it. It is not intended for printing, but you can move it between compatible devices.

FAQ

How do I access my download? After completing your purchase, the digital file is available for instant download in your account or through the order confirmation page.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product only, so no printed book will be mailed.

What devices are supported? The PDF can be read on Kindle apps, tablets, computers, and smartphones using a compatible PDF reader.

Add Indian Jewelry Making, Volume 2 to your collection and explore the techniques of Southwestern silversmithing.