Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing (Jewelry Crafts) (Hardcover)

by Erhard Brepohl (Author), Tim McCreight (Author), Charles Lewton-Brain (Translator, Editor)

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WHAT A MASTERPIECE! I have wanted to read this book for 30 years. It is beautiful and invaluable. ...an unparalleled work. -- Alan Revere, Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco.

Product Description
The English translation of the original German text, for many years the standard reference used by European jewelers. A comprehensive collection of information about materials, tools and techniques of metalsmithing with unique emphasis on the science and calculations behind familiar studio practice.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Brynmorgen Press (October 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961598492
• ISBN-13: 978-0961598495
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, March 12, 2006

By	D. A. Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The depth and amount of information in this book is staggering. The translation is great it doesn't seem stilted as a lot of translations do. It was edited by Tim Mcreigth of "the complete metalsmith" fame and was translated and published by his company. It gives way more information on the reason of why and how techniques work than any other book I have seen. In some ways it is the prefect companion to "the complete metal smith" it has a lot of the same information as it and a lot more depth. My only caveat is it can be a little dry and some times overly technical. but still it is a great work.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best theoretical book in jewelry, September 12, 2005

By	Manoel De Campos Almeida "Manoel Almeida" (Curitiba, Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Brepohl's book surely is the best book about the theory of the jewelry's affair's that I know, but isn't a project book. Is a textbook well written, with a very good english translation (the original is in german).The theory of metalurgy, that is lacking in the others books on the field, is update and well presented.In the end of some chapters there are few examples of student work, but their level is very high, and isn't showed all details of how to get it. If you want to know why and not only how, you must have this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have,, September 27, 2006

By	Jennie M. Tracy "domestic goddess" (WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is unparalleled in its information about precious metals. I would almost trade all my other metal books for this one alone. Well worth the cost and indispensable to a Goldsmith. If you want to work in metal, from iron to platinum, you need this book. Very technical but the information is invaluable and can be applied to any metal medium. My copy has some duplicate pages in the 50-60 range, but nothing was left out. That is my only complaint and I am sure it was just a binding error that may be in only my book as none of the others I have seen do.