In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver. Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking's conventional wisdom. Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and she minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary ways. Essentials. An overview of safety rules, as well as metal, tools, and torch, and how to use them. Projects. A variety of techniques, illustrated by projects ranging from simple chain designs to a texture branch to a delicate dragonfly, provide inspiration as well as instruction. Access to online tutorials. QR codes throughout the book link to concise how to videos. With The New Silversmith, you'll learn to create sumptuous sterling silver jewelry that celebrates natural forms through a revolutionary, zero-waste approach.