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Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts) Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, September 15, 1997

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In logical progression, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight's beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry.
This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of metalworking is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight's popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an instant classic in its own right.

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144 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Hand Books Press
Publication date

September 15, 1997
Dimensions

8.75 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
ISBN-10

1880140292
ISBN-13

978-1880140291
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Editorial Reviews

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A professional metalsmith and teacher well known as the author of a standard text, The Complete Metalsmith (Davis, 1991. rev. ed.), McCreight offers a lavishly illustrated guide to techniques. As indicated by the title, this book covers metalworking fundamentals and is similar to Jinks McGrath's The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques (LJ 11/1/95). Photographs of other artists' pieces are interspersed throughout the text without any textual explanation, though evidently they are included as finished examples of the processes being discussed. No projects are included.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Tim McCreight is currently head of the Department of Metalsmithing & Jewelry at the Maine College of Art, in Portland.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hand Books Press (September 15, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1880140292
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1880140291
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #263,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #170 in Jewelry Craft (Books)

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Sue

Interesting book

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020

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Interesting book. I like his other book better. The complete metalsmith book. This is still a nice book.

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CR

Inspiring book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019

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This is a beautiful book. As a beginner, I appreciate the imagination-broadening designs that McCreight features here. I suspect I wil return to this book repeatedly as I take classes, and attempt to make pieces. I don’t really care that the “how-to” isn’t included - that’s what I’m going to be learning in class and as I practice.

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CLG

Photos Intimidating - recommend a different McCreight book

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2008

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I truly wish I would have purchased "The Complete Metalsmith" by T. McCreight FIRST and possibly this book second as an inspiration/idea/picture book of metal art possibilities. Now don't get me wrong, there is a lot of useful information throughout the book, in between the incredible metal art, and he does cover some of the safety issues in one of the appendices that pleases me. Another sticking point for me is that the details are sketchy in many of the metal application processes in this book. Yes, this book was published years before "The Complete Metalsmith"...so now consider that book over this one for a more thorough review, incredible details, abundant information, great charts and tables with even more easily readable data, and so much more if you want to really get a grasp of metalwork even for beginners. I refer to "The Complete Metalsmith" frequently as it is organized in a fashion that appeals to me along with the spiral binding that keeps the page open when I need to glance at it during my work.......However, do not expect WOW images of metal art in this book. "Jewelry-Fundamentals of Metalsmithing" brings to light artists' work in beautiful photographed images. Many stimulate my brain in ways so I can create my own designs. Therefore, don't rule this book out...or at least get this book for the inspiration. You won't be disappointed.

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YAYARON

Good buy

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020

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Good reference book

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Michelle Sorensen

Show instructional images, not professional examples!

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014

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I didn't like the way this book was filled with pictures of intricate designs far beyond the scope of those reading this book. There are few diagrams that help show you how to do what the words describe. Tim Mccreight is supposed to be a great expert, but this is not one of my go to books.

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silvia elias

A Beautiful and Current Classic

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2007

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This version of "Jewelry Fundamentals" had beautiful pictures, thorough explanations, and step-by-step directions. The book would be useful for beginning and experienced jewelers alike. The directions were thorough and explicit, and easy to read. Highly recommend. SE

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Patricia Hanson

Can't wait to get started

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019

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