The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation [Paperback]

Jinks McGrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2005

Anyone who spends time fashioning copper, brass, silver and gold into jewelry will appreciate the wealth of detail in this guide to jewelry finishes. The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes covers 15 different techniques for creating various decorative finishes from start to finish.

More than 350 step-by-step illustrations and photographs guide jewelers through techniques including patination, granulation, fusing and more. Adding gold foil, developing patterns that contrast with by layering metals and inlays, creating exquisite etchings and engravings and more are covered. Illustrations demonstrate various combinations of the different finishes, while instructions bear practical safety tips. An inspiring gallery of work by professional jewelers, using the techniques taught in this easy-to-understand working resource.

-More than 350 color photos and illustrations clearly demonstrate the outcome of each technique

-A collection of 15 different techniques helps artists expand the skills of their craft

-Complete instruction, including necessary tools, makes this useful for experienced and novice artists

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; First edition (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896891933
• ISBN-13: 978-0896891937
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and informative = sensational book, March 27, 2007

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R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation (Paperback)

Another fabulous book by the talented Jinks McGrath. This book covers a wonderfully diverse number of applications for your jewellery designs; Inlay, Enamelling, Chasing, Repousse, reticulation, ethching, fusing , foils, casting, granulation, oxidization, patination, polishing and more.

It has been brillinatly set out, First you have several pages on the actual technique used, accompanied by clear instructions and excellent photographs, you then move to another 2 pages of Samples, again, clear photos that leave you in no doubt of what the technique can do, and finally a Showcase (gallery) of works completed using that technique.

It is worth buying this book just for the photographs in the showcase alone! Overall, one of the best publications for budding jeweler's and students.

50 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a keeper, March 24, 2006

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

This review is from: The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation (Paperback)

Being in the metal smithing hobby for over 30 years. I have purchased a large number of books on "Jewelry making". I found this book to be clearly written, well illustrated and done to the high level that I have come to expect from McGrath's books. For anyone interested in metal smithing this is a must have. It covers all types and kinds of decorative finishes and how to do them. From the simple to the more complex. Another one for the bench shelf to keep it with in reach. I do own it and use it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes, June 30, 2007

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Gail L. Rooney "Hot Mama Design" (Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation (Paperback)

This is absolutely the best book I have used to help me learn about Patination, enameling, engraving, inlay, granulation, chasing, repousse, reticulation and much more. The book was very well set up and easy to understand for a beginner, like me. I highly recommend this book. It is a great value.