The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook (Spiral-bound)

~ Tim McCreight (Author)

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… full-color with a plastic cover and lie-flat spiral binding… this new edition will become a classic. -- Tom & Kay Benham, Lapidary Journal

…a sturdy cover, perfect for the toolbox… more detailed information, but it still covers the important basics. -- Tammy Powley, About.com --This text refers to an alternate Spiral-bound edition.

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Best techniques of working with gold, platinum, copper, brass, steel, plaster, and more. “Surprisingly comprehensive.”—The New York Times. “A gem of a handbook.”—Whole Earth Catalog. “No metalsmith or jewelry maker is ‘complete’ without this easy-to-use resource.” —Lapidary Journal.

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Product Details Spiral-bound: 208 pages Publisher: Sterling; Revised edition (December 31, 1991) Language: English ISBN-10: 0871922401 ISBN-13: 978-0871922403 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #33 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Metal Work #82 in  Books > Nonfiction > Education > Instruction Method

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 110 of 110 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for any Metalsmith, September 8, 1997 By  [e-mail] (Lehi, UT USA) - See all my reviews If you can only afford one metalsmithing book this is the one to get! This is the best introduction to metalsmithing book I have ever found. It is chock full of information to help one get started working with metal. This book is divided into 8 major sections including; materials, surfaces, shaping, joining, casting, stones, mechanisms, and tools. It also includes a handy reference section that I use nearly every time I'm in the shop. The book is full of illustrations, Mr. McCreight is pleasing concise with text. The book seems to have the budget metalsmith in mind offering many low cost methods and tools. The book even includes plans for two home built Jewelry benches, one inexpensive pine and the other a nicer hardwood. I made the inexpensive one 6 or seven years ago while I was in college and still use it today! The book is also thoughtfully bound with a metal spiral wire binding. This allows the book to lie flat on you table while you work. Hats off to Mr. McCreight. Order this one Today 86 of 88 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward, December 7, 1999 By  Rick Anderson (Michigan) - See all my reviews Unlike many art books, this book is very straightforward and cuts out all the BS I have found to be in many Art books....It is the book used in the Jewelry Class here at Western Michigan U. All the examples are well illustrated, and the explanations are excellent. It covers everything from materials to tools and techniques ranging from elementary to advanced. Anyone who wants to get in to Jewelry Metalsmithing should get this book. 39 of 40 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent spiral bound reference guide., April 22, 1999 By  [e-mail] (CA) - See all my reviews I keep this book closeby at all times. Lots of technical data and useful charts. If you work with Jewelry or just create Works of Art out of various metals, this book will help out. Contains just about everything from Agate to Zinc. Nice softcover book too.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition Good basic primer for beginning jewelers or artists interested in the properties of the metals they work with and how to use those properties to create unusual art. Published 3 months ago by M. Turcotte 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference for the Classroom! All metal art classrooms should have this book! It goes into great detail of the many techniques that can be used when working in metal. Read more Published 7 months ago by Alison Fell 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith I ordered the book later than I should have for my class but it only took a week to arrive. Far less time than stated that it could. The book is very informative. Read more Published 8 months ago by Marla S. Curtis 5.0 out of 5 stars its a helpful, and easy to use The lay out and illustrations of the book really make it an easy and helpful resource. It is full of interesting facts, and covers just about anything you need to know to start... Read more Published 8 months ago by N. Ginder 4.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith This is a great book for beginners. It was a required resource for a jewelry class I took many years ago. Read more Published 10 months ago by J. Harper 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition this book is great for any type of metalsmithing in jewelry. It explains in detail what you need to do. Read more Published 13 months ago by Cometdmc 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition is an excellent resource. As someone completely new to metalsmithing I was hearing terms that I could not figure out and this book has them... Read more Published 17 months ago by Michele Cook 4.0 out of 5 stars Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition This is a handy little book to keep by your bench for a quick reference. You'll find basic information of what something is - not always how its used. Read more Published 18 months ago by C. Walker 5.0 out of 5 stars Clear easy to follow directions This is a wonderful book for a metal working student just starting out. It contains technical information in an easy to follow format, as well as lots of illustrations and clear... Read more Published 18 months ago by Brenna Oberg 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners This is easy to follow with step by step instructions. If you are interested in learning metal smithing, I highly recommend this book. Read more Published 20 months ago by Sylvia A. Jordan Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 208 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; Revised edition (December 31, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871922401
• ISBN-13: 978-0871922403
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #33 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Metal Work
  #82 in	Books > Nonfiction > Education > Instruction Method

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

110 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for any Metalsmith, September 8, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Lehi, UT USA) - See all my reviews

If you can only afford one metalsmithing book this is the one to get! This is the best introduction to metalsmithing book I have ever found. It is chock full of information to help one get started working with metal. This book is divided into 8 major sections including; materials, surfaces, shaping, joining, casting, stones, mechanisms, and tools. It also includes a handy reference section that I use nearly every time I'm in the shop. The book is full of illustrations, Mr. McCreight is pleasing concise with text. The book seems to have the budget metalsmith in mind offering many low cost methods and tools. The book even includes plans for two home built Jewelry benches, one inexpensive pine and the other a nicer hardwood. I made the inexpensive one 6 or seven years ago while I was in college and still use it today! The book is also thoughtfully bound with a metal spiral wire binding. This allows the book to lie flat on you table while you work. Hats off to Mr. McCreight. Order this one Today

86 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward, December 7, 1999

By	Rick Anderson (Michigan) - See all my reviews

Unlike many art books, this book is very straightforward and cuts out all the BS I have found to be in many Art books....It is the book used in the Jewelry Class here at Western Michigan U. All the examples are well illustrated, and the explanations are excellent. It covers everything from materials to tools and techniques ranging from elementary to advanced. Anyone who wants to get in to Jewelry Metalsmithing should get this book.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent spiral bound reference guide., April 22, 1999

By	[e-mail] (CA) - See all my reviews

I keep this book closeby at all times. Lots of technical data and useful charts. If you work with Jewelry or just create Works of Art out of various metals, this book will help out. Contains just about everything from Agate to Zinc. Nice softcover book too.