Experience the pleasure of crafting with precious metals, and of using your creativity and skills to produce objects of great beauty. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the procedures in rich detail, and display a breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each innovative project introduces techniques that range from casting, stamping, hand engraving, and electroplating to the more specialized Kum Boo, where sheets of gold are fused with silver to form lovely motifs. Begin with two handsome square rings or a traditional Berber bracelet with delicate filigree, and move on to an elaborate coffee service once basic techniques are mastered. The chapter on gems alone—featuring the work of Bernd Munsteiner, considered the best gem cutter in the world—makes this sourcebook invaluable!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An winner for Carles Codina,
By PTSideshow "GRP" (Macomb County Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Goldsmithing & Silver Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments (Hardcover)
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Buy this book,
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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Good book, but kind of all over the place content wise,
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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.
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