The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS BOOK looks at the 31 most often used jewelry-making techniques..." (more)
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561385263
• ISBN-13: 978-1561385263
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

167 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those embarking on a career in Jewllery Making, October 4, 2000

By A Customer

Prior to my wife's intention to return to college as a mature student, I purchased several books for her on 'Silversmithing', and it is Jinks McGrath's book that she values most highly. In fact her lecturer reccomended it to all the students on the Jewllery Making & Design course. It is an invaluable guide to the beginner with its easy to follow instructions and information. It is well laid out with precise information and an easy reference source to fall back on. You won't be disappointed.

128 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations & details, August 1, 1998

By A Customer

The author includes a wide variety of jewelry making techniques primarily dealing with metalsmithing. Full color pictures wonderfully illustrate each section. Simple wire projects, such as making jump rings to more advanced techniques such as inlaying are shown and described with enough detail to understand, but not overwhelm the reader. I'd recommend this book for the beginner who wants to learn about jewelry making, or for those who just want to learn more about jewelry making. Also included is a Themes section of artistic jewelry that will inspire you.

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Jewelry makers, August 23, 2005

By	S. Gregory (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am just beginning in beaded jewelry and purchased this thinking it would help me. It is a wonderful book and great instructions however, it is not for the beader. This book is very comprehensive on many techniquies such as casting, stamping, inlaying, etc. While it was not for me, if you are interested in other types of jewelry making, this book is for you.