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Complete Metalsmith: Professional Edition
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Manufacturer: Davis
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Spiral-bound to lie flat, and handsomely packaged with a rigid fabric cover and plastic band to hold sketches and notes, this information-packed technique source book is on every professional metalworker's must-have list. Filled with drawings and charts, it goes into incredible depth on every crucial topic: materials, tools, shaping, surfaces, joining, color, finishing, casting, stones and stonesetting, chains and clasps, and findings and mechanisms. Need details on bench accessories? Find out about bench pins and how to use them, squares, knives, scrapers, sanding boards, pliers racks, and more. Want to know about gems? A Gem Summary Chart gives the name, colors, cuts, hardness, and heat sensitivity of the top 50-and that's just the beginning. It's practically required reading for professionals!
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Spiral-bound
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9781929565054
ISBN: 1929565054
Label: Davis
Manufacturer: Davis
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 312
Publication Date: 2004-02
Publisher: Davis
Studio: Davis
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts)
• Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition
• The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
• The Complete Jewelry Making Course: Principles, Practice and Techniques: A Beginner's Course for Aspiring Jewelry Makers
• The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Perfect -
I'm a fairly new jewellery designer, while I'm not a 'jeweller' I do design and produce high quantity runs and I really needed to learn more about the materials, processes and finishes that are possible.
This book has already become a favourite and I've only had it a few days. It is a relief to finally find a book that explains itself without being over the top, nor child like. The author just tells you how it is. This is a perfect book for students, professionals, or hobbyists.
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a must have -
whether you are an amateur or professional, or anywhere in between, this is a must have....
unfortunately my high hopes were disappointed - 
After taking a intro to metalworking class over the weekend where Tim McCreight's book, this version, was highly recommended by the instructor, I ordered a copy immediately. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in the book and its contents. It is truly a reference book, and not a very detailed one either. I looked immediately for info on using a rolling mill, and other than a description of leaf embossing using one, nothing else. No info on what I am sure are a number of other uses, nor on the care of such a machine. Also, no real mention of bronze, something that would be extremely useful in these times of inflated gold prices.
All entries are short and succinct but extremely limited in depth. Some people complain about the use of drawings, I actually like these, but the other factors are compelling shortcomings. One of which is the binding. Yes, it is a spiral binding, but the quality of the paper seems too thin for that format, it feels as though the pages would practically fall out within a very short time. I was afraid to look at it for fear the pages would rip out. I am returning it this morning and am going to try Jinks McGrath's book. It looks a bit better on line at least. She does seem to have a good description of the care and use of a rolling mill, and bronze is mentioned.The Complete Jewelry Making Course: Principles, Practice and Techniques: A Beginner's Course for Aspiring Jewelry Makers
full of useful information -
I am a metals student at Southern Illinois University and I enjoy spending a lot of time in the studio outside of class time (specifically late night and onto the early morning). Often I am alone and try teaching myself new techniques. This book has helped me through many situations and taught me things that seemed to be brushed over in class. The writing is well organised and easy to read. The author also seems to have a bit of a sense of humour which makes it even more pleasant. I highly recommend this book to anyone who takes metalwork and casting seriously, specifically small precious metals working.
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Not a book for a beginner -
With all due respect, this is the most useless book for a beginner, for the most part it has one line to one paragraph explanations on any given topic. No photos, the line drawings are woefully inadequate, the one line or pargraph definition on any topic is something that one can easily find on the internet...It might be a good reference for someone who is taking classes; but for a self taught metalsmith or a beader looking to try their hand at metalsmithing, it is a waste of $30.
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