Goldsmithing & Silver Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments (Hardcover)

by Carles Codina (Author)

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Product Description
Hundreds of color photographs detail the procedures and display a breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each innovative project introduces techniques that range from casting and stamping to hand engraving, electroplating, and more specialized methods. The chapter on gems alone—featuring the work of Bernd Munsteiner, considered the world’s best gem cutter—makes this source book invaluable.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition edition (October 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579903568
• ISBN-13: 978-1579903565
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #916,529 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An winner for Carles Codina, March 29, 2006

By	PTSideshow "GRP" (Macomb County Michigan) - See all my reviews

Right up front I have to say that I am a fan of Mr Codina books I have three of them This one is a delight, it has the abundance of pictures of the work being described. It covers the subject Jewelry vessels & Ornaments like a blanket. The side journeys to specific techniques and processes. Will give the novice and expert plenty to ponder, think and design their projects for some time to come.
The picture story of silver spinning the coffee service is alone worth the price of the book.Even if you never have the desire to spin metal. The section on concept and image will jump start a lot of people. The step by step has some projects that can be modified for the readers own enjoyment. I own it and use it. It is a six star book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book , August 21, 2007

By	James M. Richardson "Goldsmith, Artist, MFA" (stratosphere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goldsmithing & Silver Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments (Paperback)

In the herd of recent books, this one distinguishes itself in it's quality of images, concise accurate descriptions and scope.
This work seems to be the product of much labor, research and maybe even love. I have to hand it Codina, he's the kind of person that should be writing books.
Among the outstanding pieces represented is a North African bracelet made step by step by two Algerian women. Definitely not the kind of entry you find in many American publications flooded with "art school" drivel from self promoting arrogant twits so prominent in publications today.
The alternative casting techniques section is a seminar in itself, and just when I thought I knew everything!
Don't get me wrong, there are a few downright ugly pieces, though I can easily overlook them if favor of the splendid work that predominates throughout.
Telling, is a closing statement where he thanks the contributors and gives a bit of insight into the writing of this fine book.
If you don't have this publication, then buy it. Trust me on this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but kind of all over the place content wise, December 13, 2007

By	T. McMahon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Goldsmithing & Silver Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments (Paperback)

This, like the other Jewelry books by Codina have great visual content and show interesting techniques. Unlike the others, some of the information is nearly useless to the average studio jeweler. Some chapters are more like Mr. Rogers where you go see how something is made, but you would never make it yourself because of the equipment required.
Small chapters on Image and Photography were happy little additions.
Over all the book was more "look how" than "how to" but it's still a nicely put together book at a great price.