Book excerpt: This beginner-friendly handbook contains all the information necessary to begin making your own jewellery. With clear instructions and simple, helpful illustrations, “How to Make Modern Jewellery” is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making personal adornments. Contents “Simple Repoussé – Pins and Buttons in Thin Gauge Metal”, “Wire Pins and Hair Ornaments or Lapel Pins”, “Etched Design – Open Bracelet”, “Wire Bracelets and Other Jewellery Made of Wire”, “Pierced Pin in Silver of Copper”, “Appliquéd Metal Design – a Pin Decorated by Soldering Plate on Plate”, “Rings made of Wire”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.